Labor Department Launches Grant Initiative for Incarceration-to-Employment Program

$25 million in funding will support training and employment to reduce recidivism. The U.S. Department of Labor recently announced at least $25 million in grants under the Pathway…

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EPA Allocates $6 Million for Biofuel Development Projects

 The funding supports research of scalable solutions for renewable biological energy. The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced $6 million for three biofuel research projects, offering the fiscal resources…

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State Department Sanctions The Terrorgram Collective

The leaders of the terrorist group, based in Brazil, Croatia, and South Africa, were also designated. The U.S. State Department designated the Terrorgram Collective and three of its…

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Senate Begins Confirmation Hearings for Incoming Cabinet Nominees

About a dozen nominees will be examined by committees this week. Senate Committees will hold nearly a dozen nomination meetings for President-elect Donald Trump’s cabinet expected nominees this…

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DHS and FBI Investigating North Carolina City Online Disruption

Winston-Salem city computers were taken offline after “abnormality.” The Federal Bureau of Investigation and Department of Homeland Security (DHS) are investigating a recent disruption in city computers used…

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Tricare West Region Extends Payment Setup Deadline for Beneficiaries

New military health contractor TriWest Healthcare Alliance offers a grace period for recurring payment updates Beneficiaries in Tricare’s West Region now have extended deadlines to set up recurring…

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Tribal Communities Receive $121 Million for Climate Resilience Projects

Funding is distributed for relocation, coastal management, and habitat restoration. The Department of the Interior (DOI) distributed $121 million last week to Tribal communities facing environmental deterioration, funding…

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House Passes Legislation Sanctioning ICC Officials for Israel Arrest Warrants

Bipartisan support helps to pass the measure. The House of Representatives passed legislation late last week to sanction officials of the International Criminal Court (ICC), offering America’s response…

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Commerce Department Seeks to Limit Chinese-Made Parts in Drones

Proposes regulation for communication technology supply chain. The Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS) within the Commerce Department has issued a proposed rule for potential regulations on foreign-made…

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Alaska Sues DOI for Restrictions on Oil and Gas Leases in Arctic

The state requests that the district court overturn acreage limitations. Alaskan Attorney General Treg Taylor filed a lawsuit against the Department of the Interior (DOI) requesting that the…

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