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Biden administration moves forward with measuring nature's economic impact
Feb 2, 2024
At a recent ocean biodiversity summit, federal officials touted the plan to quantify the country’s natural assets and the services provided by healthy ecosystems, like tree canopies that can cool urban areas or kelp forests that prevent coastline erosion.
White House is taking a closer look at the impact of liquefied natural gas exports
Jan 26, 2024
Though the U.S. is the world’s top LNG exporter, the administration is considering effects on the climate crisis and energy security.
New Biden administration rules aim to unsnarl FEMA relief for disaster victims
Jan 23, 2024
The rules include up-front housing vouchers and broader access to flexible, critical-needs payments in the aftermath of a disaster.
New government rule restricts who can be considered an independent contractor
Jan 10, 2024
The likely outcome of the rule is to designate more people as employees. That has some employers through the gig economy worried.
High-speed rail — environmentally friendly and popular worldwide — has a hard time in the U.S.
Dec 8, 2023
The Biden administration's pouring billions into it, but that's a drop in the bucket compared to the total cost.
The Biden administration wants to ban quit fees for cable customers
Nov 22, 2023
The move is part of the White House effort to get rid of “junk fees” for consumers. Cable TV is already struggling with defections.
What you need to know about President Biden's new student loan forgiveness plan
Nov 3, 2023
While the Department of Education is focusing debt relief on five broad categories, the finalized details of the plan are still being ironed out.
For public good, not for profit.
Biden signs wide-ranging executive order on AI safeguards and regulations
Oct 30, 2023
This executive order attempts to set new standards for how we develop, test, and use AI — in government as well as within private industry.
The Biden administration is investing in hydrogen hubs, but roadblocks remain
Oct 24, 2023
The promise of hydrogen fuel is that it could cut emissions in industries that have proven difficult to decarbonize. It’s a lot of pressure for an industry that’s barely off the ground.
Registered apprenticeships are having a moment. The Biden administration wants there to be more.
Sep 29, 2023
The programs meet Department of Labor standards and have been around since the 1930s.