AmeriCorps CEO Presents Volunteer Service Award
Led by AmeriCorps and managed in partnership with Points of Light, the President’s Volunteer Service Award allows organizations to recognize their most exceptional volunteers based on service over a 12-month period or a lifetime.
Major Victory for the Constitution and Free Speech Online
In addressing some of the district court’s concerns, the Fifth Circuit defended the Texas law on constitutional grounds, noting that the First Amendment doesn’t allow platforms the “editorial discretion” to arbitrarily censor different viewpoints.
Volunteer Service Award to Miriam’s Kitchen Volunteer
AmeriCorps Chief of Staff Jenny Mauk presented the gold President’s Volunteer Service Award to Jacqueline “Jack” Nelson for her service at Miriam’s Kitchen.
AmeriCorps Names New Government Relations Director
Prior to joining AmeriCorps, Mason-Elder served as a senior policy analyst at Civic Enterprises, a social enterprise firm, where she worked on national service, civic engagement and education policy.
Student Loan Forgiveness Could Increase Taxes for Middle Class
Taxes are expected to increase across the U.S. to pay for student loan forgiveness.
Funding Opportunity for Native Nations
Each year, AmeriCorps invests in federally recognized American Indian and Alaska Native Nations or Native-led organizations to address their communities’ greatest needs through national service programs.
USDA ReConnect Program
USDA will begin accepting applications on September 6 for funding to expand access to high-speed internet in rural areas.
Frozen Beef Products Recalled Due to Misbranding and Undeclared Allergens
Conagra Brands, Inc., is recalling approximately 119,581 pounds of frozen beef products due to misbranding and undeclared allergens, the USDA FSIS announced on July 30th.
Strengthening Supply Chain Security
CBP signed a Mutual Recognition Arrangement with the customs administration of Uruguay.
FAS Administrator Whitley to Lead Philippines Trade Mission
Foreign Agricultural Service Administrator Daniel Whitley will lead a delegation of representatives from 29 U.S. agribusinesses and farm organizations to Manila, Philippines, July 18-21 for a U.S. Department of Agriculture-sponsored trade mission.
AmeriCorps Awards More Than $4.2 Million to Tribal Nations
AmeriCorps awarded 13 federally recognized American Indian and Alaskan Native Tribes more than $4.2 million in AmeriCorps State and National federal funding.
USDA Invests More Than $14M to Support Agricultural Workforce Training
USDA announced an additional investment of more than $14 million to support agricultural workforce training in historically underserved communities that will increase the resilience of the U.S. meat and poultry processing sector.
Fourteen New Agricultural Officers Sworn into Foreign Service
USDA Deputy Secretary Dr. Jewel Bronaugh administered the oath of office today to 14 USDA employees who will serve American agriculture internationally as members of the Foreign Service.
Two Texas Congressmen Attended White House Jan. 6 Committee
It’s not clear what roles Brian Babin and Louie Gohmert played in the December 2020 meeting preceding the U.S. Capitol attack that interrupted Congress’ certification of the vote.
A Conversation with Linda Coffee. The Woman who Argued Roe v. Wade
Coffee was just 30 when the U.S. Supreme Court agreed with her argument that the constitutional right to privacy extended to abortion.
Former UT-Brownsville President to receive Presidential Medal of Freedom
She is the first Mexican American woman to lead a college or university in the United States.
Biden Plan Could Allow New Offshore Drilling in Gulf of Mexico
His campaign promise to end fossil fuel development on public lands was thwarted by U.S. courts, high gas prices and Russia’s domination of Western European energy.
U.S. Supreme Court Rule over Abortion to Give Power Back to the States
The high court’s monumental ruling will have major impact on Texas.
Outbreak Investigation of Salmonella: Peanut Butter (May 2022)
The FDA, along with CDC and state and local partners, are investigating a multistate outbreak of Salmonella Senftenberg infections linked to certain Jif peanut butter products produced at the J.M. Smucker Company facility in Lexington, Kentucky.
What can turtles and other tetrapods tell us about longevity?
Looking at data from more than 100 different animals, researchers have revealed some insights into aging that may help better understand longevity in humans.