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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Labor Department Releases National AI Literacy Framework
Guidance outlines core content areas and principles for workforce training. The U.S. Department of Labor’s Employment and Training Administration published a national framework intended to guide artificial intelligence…
Read MoreLabor Department Announces Funding to Expand Performance-Based Apprenticeship
An incentive will be used, encouraging companies to participate in the Registered Apprentice Program. The Department of Labor has announced an opportunity for businesses that further expands the…
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Labor Department Issues New Guidance for Maritime Workers’ Compensation Insurance
Updated rules clarify security requirements under federal law. The U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) published new guidance outlining how insurers’ required security deposits will be calculated under the…
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House Passes Remainder of 2026 Fiscal Year Government Funding
The minibus measures now go to the Senate for consideration. The House of Representatives passed bills this week to fund the remainder of the federal government, including the…
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