The guidance offers risk management strategies for private companies, local governments. Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas recently announced new guidelines for using artificial intelligence (AI) within utility systems.…
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Labor Department to Host Mining Training Conference in West Virginia
Industry leaders will discuss new best practices November 12 to 15. The Department of Labor announced that the Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA) will hold its mining…
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Transportation Secretary Announces Funding to Improve Small Air Services
14 states are set to restore and improve flight routes to rural communities. The Department of Transportation (DOT) has awarded $12 million to 14 small air service programs…
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Senators from FL Urge HHS to Further Address IV Fluid Shortage
They say small manufacturers should be activated through emergency laws. Senators Marco Rubio and Rick Scott of Florida wrote to the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS)…
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Energy Department Opens Applications for Small Modular Reactor Projects
Funding will grow new fleet of small nuclear energy sources in the private sector. The Department of Energy (DOE) opened applications for companies looking to construct small modular…
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Nearly Half of States to Participate in IRS’ Direct File in 2025
The free online service will be available to more than 30 million in 2025. The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) announced that over 30 million taxpayers are eligible for…
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Commerce Launches Semiconductor Workforce Center of Excellence
The department intends to develop workforce necessary to develop a new semiconductor sector. The Commerce Department recently announced the launch of the National Semiconductor Technology Center’s (NSTC) Workforce…
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Ethics Committee Rules No Need for Judges to Disclose Stays with Private Entities
Groups says gifts must still be reported but “personal hospitality” not required. The U.S. Judicial Conference’s Committee on Financial Disclosure decided that judges and Supreme Court justices do…
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Texas Sues Administration Over Endangered Species Designation
The state’s attorney general says the sagebrush lizard designation is an attempt to undermine the oil industry. Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton sued the U.S. Fish and Wildlife…
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Pentagon Awards Rocket Startup Ursa Major $12.5 Million
Grants a small contract for solid fuel rocket engine testing and production. The Pentagon announced this month that it awarded a $12.5 million contract to the rocket building…
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