He urges Congress to support legislation to cap annual rate increases at 5 percent. This week, President Joe Biden proposed a legislative plan that would have to be…
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Acting Labor Secretary Announces Apprenticeship Program Funding
The investment is intended to modernize, diversify, and expand the registered apprenticeship system. Acting Secretary of Labor Julie Su recently announced that $224 million has been released to…
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DOJ Announces Sentencing of Three Executives in Corporate Fraud Scheme
A health technology start-up company’s executive obtained roughly $1 billion fraudulently. The Department of Justice announced that three executives from a Chicago-based health technology company were sentenced for…
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SEC Launches Campaign to Promote Investor Protection
The educational initiative is meant to help investors avoid scams. The Securities and Exchange Commission’s Office of Investor Education and Advocacy has launched a public awareness campaign called…
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Supreme Court Agrees to Nvidia Class Action Appeal
The company calls allegations of misleading revenue statements “speculative litigation.” The Supreme Court agreed to hear an appeal filed by Nvidia, which claimed that a revived class action…
Read MoreDOE Releases its Federal Definition for Zero Emissions Buildings
The department provides an industry standard and guidance for new and existing structures. The Department of Energy (DOE) released its National Definition of a Zero Emissions Building, outlining…
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Treasury Department Requests Public Comment on Financial AI Policies
The agency seeks to increase understanding of current AI use within financial services. The Department of the Treasury recently released a request for information and insight on the…
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USDA Invests in Domestic Fertilizer Production
Secretary Vilsack announces grants totaling $83 million to independent U.S. business owners. The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced an $83 million investment in domestic fertilizer production in…
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Interior Awards $81 Million for San Joaquin Valley Water Conservation
The agency outlines new long-term drought plan with Central Valley Project officials. The Department of the Interior (DOI) recently announced that the Central Valley Project’s water agencies have…
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Administration Releases New Rules for Voluntary Carbon Credits
Improvements were made to carbon offset policies to ensure delivery of claims. President Biden’s administration announced updates to managing voluntary carbon credits this week, strengthening guidelines for the…
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