Federal agencies and Baxter International collaborate to boost IV fluid availability following severe storm damage. Hurricane Helene caused damage to Baxter International’s North Cove facility in North Carolina,…
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Emergency Grants Approved for North Carolina Hurricane Recovery
Labor Department funding to support disaster-relief jobs and training programs for recovery in 25 hard-hit counties. The Department of Labor recently authorized up to $10 million in emergency…
Read MoreHurricane Helene Recovery Efforts Continue, States of Emergency Extended
Tens of thousands are still without power in North Carolina and Georgia. In Georgia, the Department of Health and Human Services is putting prescription replacement programs in place…
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Clean-Up Continues After Hurricane Helene
Over 100k still without power in North Carolina, 500 additional active-duty troops deployed to assist. UPDATE Oct 7th,12:20 AM EDT Recovery efforts continue in the aftermath of Hurricane…
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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…
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Acting 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…
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Wisconsin 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…
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Michigan 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,…
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FDA 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…
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North 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…
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