Labor Department funding to support disaster-relief jobs and training programs for recovery in 25 hard-hit counties. The Department of Labor recently authorized up to $10 million in emergency…
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Education Department Exceeds Goal to Recruit 250,000 School Staff
The additional 320,000 adults were recruited a year ahead of schedule. The Department of Education recruited 320,000 adults into school support roles in the 2023-2024 academic year, exceeding…
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USDA Invests in Scholarships for Future Agricultural Leaders
The funding will boost food and agricultural careers through scholarships at historically Black universities. The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) recently announced a $19.2 million investment to support…
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Transportation Department Announces Funding For Highway Improvements in All 50 States
$62 billion will be distributed through 12 infrastructure grant programs. The Department of Transportation (DOT) announced that $62 billion has been made available through 12 grant programs to…
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USDA Releases Recommendations for Supporting U.S. Forests
Officials outline climate change, workforce shortage, and hurdles in communication as key issues. The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) released a joint report outlining ways to support and…
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Acting Labor Secretary Attends North Carolina Trade Events
Joins apprenticeship establishment ceremony and tours Climate Corps center. Acting Secretary of Labor Julie Su traveled to North Carolina this week to attend two local workforce events. In…
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USDA Awards $35 Million for Independent Meat Processors’ Expansion
The funding will construct new facilities, create 1,200 new jobs. The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is awarding $35 million to expand the processing capacity of 15 independent…
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District Judge Rules in Favor of Employer Abortion Exemption
His injunction blocks the enforcement of parts of the 2022 Pregnant Workers Fairness Act. District Judge Daniel Traynor ruled this week that a Catholic employers’ association would likely…
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Defense Department Invests in Microelectronics Manufacturing
$269 million awarded for 33 projects under the Microelectronics Commons initiative. The Department of Defense announced a total of $269 million in awards for microelectronics manufacturing capacity and…
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Federal Reserve Board Cuts Prime Rate 50 Basis Points
The central bank was motivated by the change in the employment rate, among other factors. The Federal Reserve cut interest rates by half a point on Wednesday, an…
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