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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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 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…
Read MoreLabor Secretary Continues “America At Work” Tour
Her stops focus on energy, agriculture, and apprenticeship development. Labor Secretary Lori Chavez-DeRemer recently visited West Virginia, Kentucky, and Tennessee as part of her nationwide “America at Work“…
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Labor Department Announces Grants for Homeless Veterans Employment
The funding supports job training and reintegration services. The Department of Labor recently announced $23 million in grant funding through the Homeless Veterans’ Reintegration Program to support organizations…
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