HHS Declares Public Health Emergency in Florida, Hurricane Idalia
HHS declares Public Health Emergency in Florida for Hurricane Idalia. Approximately 68 emergency response personnel deployed
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EPA and DOE Announce Methane Reduction Funding
Up to $350 million grant funding announced for methane emission monitoring and reduction. Targets oil and gas sector.
$15.5B for Electric Vehicle Transition & Workforce
DOE announces $15.5 billion package for EV transition. Domestic Conversion Grant Program emphasizes high wages and collective bargaining.
$20M for Research on Forest, Grassland, Watershed Restoration
USDA’s Forest Service invests $20 million in 30 research studies. Studies aim to restore forests, grasslands, and watersheds.
USDA Awards $266M for Rural Renewable Energy
USDA awards $266 million for renewable energy and energy efficiency improvements aimed at benefiting agriculture and rural small businesses.
U.S. Treasury Releases Report on Benefits of Labor Unions
Treasury releases comprehensive report on labor unions. The report was initiated by Vice President Harris.
DOT Fines American Airlines for Tarmac Delays
DOT fines American Airlines $4.1 million for tarmac delay violations on 43 domestic flights between 2018-2021.
Department of Labor’s Proposed Rulemaking on OSHA Inspections
Labor Department proposes rule change for OSHA workplace inspections. Employees can authorize representatives workplace inspections.
Interior Department’s Offshore Wind Energy Auction
First-ever offshore wind energy auction for Gulf of Mexico held.RWE Offshore US Gulf, LLC wins with a $5.6 million bid.
HUD Awards $138M in Disaster Recovery Funding
HUD Secretary Marcia L. Fudge allocates $138M in Community Development Block Grant-Disaster Recovery (CDBG-DR) funds.