Seeks to USDA strengthen the food supply chain and support local farmers. The USDA announced the development of the Delta Regional Food Business Center, intended to strengthen the…
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President Vetoes Bipartisan Solar Panel Protection
He says the resolution would cause uncertainty and undermine industry efforts. A bipartisan resolution that would have reinstated the enforcement of tariffs on Chinese solar panel manufacturers has…
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Funding Announced for Employer-Focused Disability Policy Center
Labor Department invests in a policy development and technical assistance center. The U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) announced that $2 million in funds is available for a center…
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OSHA Launches Workplace Fall Awareness Program
Fall-related injuries current leading cause of workplace fatalities. The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) has kicked off a new national program to bring awareness to falls in…
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Federal Reserve Raises Interest Rates Again
Currently at 5 percent. Federal Reserve officials raised interest rates a quarter of a percent Wednesday. Rates are now at their highest since 2007. This increase is yet another…
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Supreme Court Hears Arguments in Religious Accommodations Case
Labor experts closely watching the outcome. The Supreme Court heard the first set of arguments in Groff v. DeJoy this week, exploring the extent to which religious accommodations…
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Executive Order Expands Access to Child and Long-Term Care
The order provides no extra funding but provides directives to Cabinet members. President Joe Biden signed an executive order this week to expand the availability of both child…
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18 Transit Projects Recommended for Funding
Transportation secretary advocates for large rail and bus rapid transit construction. The U.S. Transportation Department announced that 18 large transit projects in 11 states have been recommended for…
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Supreme Court Will Review Religious Accommodation
The landmark case was 46 years ago. The Supreme Court has agreed to review a 1977 decision on religious accommodation. Title VII of the 1964 Civil Rights Act…
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Defense Department Says Most Youth Unfit for Military Service
Armed service recruiting targets have largely been unmet. A recent report from the Department of Defense acknowledges that the U.S. Armed Forces are struggling to meet targets for…
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