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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White House Announces Departure of Labor Secretary
The former congresswoman from Oregon has been the subject of misconduct allegations. White House Communications Director Steven Cheung announced that Secretary of Labor Lori Chavez-DeRemer would be departing…
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David Keeling, Assistant Secretary of Labor for Occupational Safety and Health
David Keeling, Assistant Secretary of Labor for Occupational Safety and Health
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Education and Labor Departments Launch Joint Grant Competitions
The programs focus on teacher development and literacy through coordinated federal efforts. The U.S. Departments of Education and Labor announced fiscal year 2026 grant competitions for programs supporting…
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Labor Department Expands Employment Initiative for Workers with Disabilities
The program provides technical assistance to expand job opportunities for individuals with mental health conditions. The U.S. Department of Labor announced the expansion of the National Expansion of…
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Labor Secretary Announces Workforce Pell Grants to Support Community College Training
Funding supports short-term credential programs aligned with new Workforce Pell Grant eligibility. The U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) announced a recent $65 million in funding through the sixth…
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Labor Department Launches Fraud Probe into CA Unemployment Insurance Program
A reported $30 billion had allegedly been distributed to fraudsters. The Department of Labor announced that it will address fraud and improper payment concerns regarding California’s Unemployment…
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Labor Secretary’s Husband Investigated After Sexual Assault Allegations
The Metropolitan Police Department and the Department of Justice declined to press charges. The Office of Inspector General conducted an investigation into Labor Secretary Lori Chavez-DeRemer’s husband, Dr.…
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