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WASHINGTON, D.C. — The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) recently revealed that the Summer Electronic Benefit Transfer (EBT) program, a new initiative designed to combat child hunger during summer months, …
USDA Rolls Out Summer EBT Program to Combat Child Hunger, 21 Million Children Set To Benefit Read More
WAYNE, PA — Radian Group Inc. (NYSE: RDN), a leading provider of mortgage and real estate services, announced its strategic investment in FinLocker, a personal financial fitness and homeownership platform. …
Radian Group Invests in FinLocker, Aiming to Streamline Homeownership Journey Read More
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The U.S. Department of Education (Department) has announced that its redesigned Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA®) form for 2024-25 has already been used by over …
Revamped FAFSA Form Garners Over a Million Applications, Promises Greater Accessibility to Higher Education Funding Read More
MALVERN, PA — In a move designed to bolster its product offerings and accelerate growth, PQ Corporation, a leading global provider of specialty catalysts, services, materials, and chemicals, recently acquired …
PQ Boosts Specialty Silicate Portfolio with Acquisition of vanBaerle Group Business Read More
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Office for Civil Rights (OCR) recently announced a Final Rule titled “Safeguarding the Rights of Conscience as Protected …
New HHS Rule Strengthens Protection of Conscience Rights, Balancing Religious Freedom and Access to Healthcare Read More
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) recently announced that its new life insurance program, VALife, has issued over $950 million in coverage to 31,400 veterans within its …
Veterans Find Financial Security in VA’s Groundbreaking Life Insurance Program: VALife Issues $950 Million in Coverage in its First Year Read More
MALVERN, PA — The Balfour Beatty Communities Foundation, the philanthropic arm of Balfour Beatty Communities, has opened applications for its 2024/2025 academic scholarship program. The foundation plans to award over …
Balfour Beatty Communities Foundation Announces $100,000 Scholarship Program for Resident Students Read More
WASHINGTON, D.C. — In a series of announcements last week, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) showcased its broad range of responsibilities, from food safety to advancing medical technology …
FDA’s Week of Innovation: Scallops Alert, AI Health Challenge Winners, Digital Health Equity & Novel Drug Approvals Read More
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) recenlty approved revised jurisdictional thresholds for Section 8 of the Clayton Act. This particular section of the Act prohibits interlocking directorates, which …
FTC Approves Revised Jurisdictional Thresholds for Section 8 of the Clayton Act Read More
KING OF PRUSSIA, PA — Vertex, Inc. (NASDAQ: VERX), a leading player in the indirect tax market, announced this week it has withdrawn its public tender offer for 100% of …
Vertex Withdraws Public Tender Offer for Pagero Amid Competitive Bidding Read More