Millions still without power, many areas cut off from supplies by washed-away infrastructure. UPDATE Oct 3rd,10:10 AM EDT As recovery efforts from Hurricane Helene continue, President Biden directed…
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OSHA Warns of Post-Hurricane Hazards for Recovery Crews and Residents
The agency urges caution as communities continue to face power outages, structural damage, and storm debris. The U.S. Department of Labor’s Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) has…
Read MoreActing 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…
Read MoreWisconsin Judge Rules RFK Jr. Will Remain on Ballot
County circuit judge agrees with state election commission that it is too late for the candidate to be removed. A Wisconsin county circuit judge has ruled that Robert…
Read MoreMichigan Supreme Court Keeps RFK, Jr. on Ballot
North Carolina Supreme Court upholds appellate court order for his removal from ballots. UPDATE September 10th, 10:00AM EDT The Michigan Supreme Court has ruled that Robert F. Kennedy,…
Read MoreFDA Warns Manufacturer After Toxic Contamination of Cinnamon in Purees
The agency intensifies scrutiny of the company after food safety violations. The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has issued a warning letter to Austrofood, citing violations related to…
Read MoreNorth Carolina Joins IRS Direct File Program
It is the 6th state to participate in the free federal tax filing tool. North Carolina joined the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) Direct File program last week, becoming…
Read MoreSlow-Moving Tropical Storm Debby Floods Parts of Georgia
National Hurricane Center expects the storm to bring another two to four feet of water to North Carolina. Tropical Storm Debby passed through Savannah, Georgia, Wednesday morning, traveling…
Read MoreTransportation Secretary Announces Investment in Nationwide Road Improvements
The department awards funding to 148 local construction projects across the country. Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg recently announced that a collective $1.8 billion will fund the completion of…
Read MoreInterior Permits 1.3 Million Acre Expansion of Four Wildlife Refuges
Secretary Haaland says undisturbed floodplains, marshes, and grasslands protect native wildlife. The Department of the Interior (DOI) approved the expansion of four existing wildlife refuges, permitting the voluntary…
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