The U.S. Department of Labor hosts webinars on prevailing wage laws for stakeholders, including a two-day online event on Sept. 24-25, emphasizing compliance and education on federal wage regulations.

Mayor Bowser promotes the MOST-DC portal for D.C. after-school program enrollment, highlighting its ease of use for finding programs and financial aid availability.

The CMS introduces the $50 billion Rural Health Transformation Program to improve healthcare in rural America, marking the largest investment of its kind, with states invited to apply for funding.

The Trump administration has requested $58 million for enhanced security for U.S. officials after recent threats and incidents, including the assassination of Charlie Kirk.

House Republicans are addressing rising juvenile crime rates in Washington, D.C. by proposing legislation that redefines "youth" and mandates public display of crime statistics, aiming to enforce stricter sentencing.

DC Attorney General Brian L. Schwalb warns residents about predatory sales practices in the home solar system market, particularly targeting vulnerable homeowners.

U.S. lawmakers reintroduce the Local School Foods Expansion Act to increase children's access to fresh, locally-grown produce in school meals, aiming to make permanent improvements to a pilot program from the 2014 Farm Bill.

U.S. Senators have demanded ICE stop using the "Mobile Fortify" facial recognition app over privacy and racial bias concerns, questioning its authority and impact on First Amendment rights.

USDA announces a $1 billion relief program for livestock producers affected by floods and wildfires, with sign-ups starting September 15 and lasting until October 31, 2025.

Senator Grassley proposes a bill to prevent government shutdowns by using an automatic CR and barring Congress from other votes until spending bills pass.

The USDA is investing up to $18 million in Farm to School Grants to link farms with schools, supporting local agriculture and nutrition education. Applications for FY 2026 close on December 5, 2025.

The Senate passed a bipartisan bill to improve the 9-1-1 system's reliability during disasters and reclassify dispatchers as protective service workers. It now heads to the House.

Congressman Jim McGovern reintroduces a constitutional amendment to limit big money in U.S. elections, aiming to ban corporate contributions and cap individual spending at $1,000 for federal races.