Office of Public Affairs | Justice Department Sues OhioHealth for Anticompetitive Healthcare Contracts That Increase Costs for Ohio Patients
The Office of Public Affairs has announced that the Justice Department is suing OhioHealth, alleging anticompetitive practices concerning healthcare contracts. The lawsuit contends that OhioHealth’s agreements with insurers restrict competition,…
Office of Public Affairs | Justice Department Finds the Special School District of St. Louis’s Seclusion and Restraint Practices Discriminate Against Students with Disabilities
The Office of Public Affairs at the Justice Department has released findings indicating that the Special School District of St. Louis employs seclusion and restraint practices that discriminate against students…
Office of Public Affairs | PacifiCorp Agrees to Pay $575M to Settle Claims for Damage Caused by Six Wildfires in California and Oregon
PacifiCorp has agreed to a $575 million settlement related to claims for damages caused by six wildfires in California and Oregon. The agreement follows extensive investigations into the utility’s role…
Office of Public Affairs | Three Mexican Citizens Charged with Trafficking Agricultural Workers into Servitude on Farms in Virginia, North Carolina, and Florida
The Office of Public Affairs announced that three Mexican citizens have been charged with trafficking agricultural workers into conditions of servitude on farms in Virginia, North Carolina, and Florida. The…
Office of Public Affairs | Florida Man Charged with Shooting at Uber Driver and Possession of Illegal Firearms and Narcotics
The Office of Public Affairs has announced the arrest of a Florida man charged with shooting at an Uber driver while in possession of illegal firearms and narcotics. The incident…
US Department of Labor to probe California’s Unemployment Insurance program to address fraud and improper payment concerns
The U.S. Department of Labor is launching an investigation into California’s Unemployment Insurance (UI) program due to rising concerns about fraud and improper payments. This probe comes in the wake…
US Department of Labor cites 2 Pennsylvania employers with serious safety violations following 2025 Clairton Coke Works explosion
The U.S. Department of Labor has cited two Pennsylvania employers for serious safety violations related to the 2025 explosion at the Clairton Coke Works. The incident raised concerns about workplace…
Unemployment Insurance Weekly Claims Report
The Unemployment Insurance Weekly Claims Report provides critical data on the number of individuals filing for unemployment benefits in the United States. Released every Thursday by the U.S. Department of…
US Department of Labor launches open data portal to enhance access to labor data
The U.S. Department of Labor has launched an open data portal aimed at improving public access to labor-related information. This initiative allows users, including researchers, policymakers, and the general public,…
Secretary Chavez-DeRemer hears from farmers, manufacturers during 4-state swing on ‘America at Work’ listening tour
During her recent four-state listening tour titled “America at Work,” Secretary Chavez-DeRemer engaged with farmers and manufacturers to gain insights into their challenges and successes. The tour focused on understanding…