The Federal Reserve maintained current interest rates as the unemployment rate and layoffs are at historical lows. The Labor Department’s Bureau of Labor Statistics reported that applications for…
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Education and Labor Departments Consider Applications for Civics Grants
Federal funds offered in honor of America’s semi-quincentennial. The Departments of Education and Labor are administering grants through the 2026 Fiscal Year competition for the American History and…
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HHS Officials Announce Changes to Medical Billing Dispute Process
The updated rule seeks to streamline the No Surprises Act arbitration system and reduce administrative costs. Federal agencies finalized a rule updating the Independent Dispute Resolution (IDR) process…
Read MoreU.S. Employment Growth Surpasses Expectations in May
Labor market adds 172,000 jobs as unemployment holds steady and wage growth slows. The Bureau of Labor Statistics released data showing that the U.S. economy added 172,000 nonfarm…
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Labor Department Requests Unemployment Insurance Funding Freeze for Pandemic-Era Claims
The departments seek to preserve federal funds associated with alleged fraudulent insurance claims. The Department of Labor and the Office of the Inspector General have announced their intention…
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Education and Labor Departments Announce WIOA State Plan Expansion
Through a joint effort, combined WIOA plans have more than doubled since 2024. The Departments of Education and Labor announced that 21 states have released combined Workforce Innovation…
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Labor Department Clarifies English Proficiency Rules for Commercial Drivers
New guidance affects labor certification applications for foreign commercial motor vehicle operators. The U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) issued new guidance requiring foreign workers in commercial motor vehicle…
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Labor Department & Inspector General Partner to Prevent Unemployment Insurance Fraud
The vice president continues to guide the federal effort to address fraud nationwide. The Department of Labor and the Office of the Inspector General (OIG) have announced a…
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Education and Labor Departments Launch State Assessment Grant Competition
Federal agencies announce FY 2026 program to support state testing and accountability systems. The U.S. Departments of Education (ED) and Labor (DOL) announced the Fiscal Year 2026 competition…
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Labor Department Reports Lowest Weekly Unemployment Numbers in Over 5 Decades
The number of U.S. jobless claims fell to the fewest since 1969. The U.S. Labor Department’s Bureau of Labor Statistics released the unemployment benefit applications April 25 that…
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