Prison contracts need to prioritize outcomes rather than occupancy levels
Across the United States, states are re-assuming control over prisons previously managed by private companies. Recently, Oklahoma State completed the acquisition of the Lawton facility for $312 million, effectively ending its last private prison contract. Meanwhile, New Mexico is in the process of phasing out its final private prison after 27 years. In Texas, plans […]
SBA Investigates Companies Accused of Using ‘Minority’ Fronts to Secure Multi-Million Dollar No-Bid Contracts
SBA Investigates ATI Government Solutions Over Alleged Misconduct The Small Business Administration (SBA) has initiated an investigation into ATI Government Solutions and the Susanville Indian Rancheria following allegations in an undercover video. The video claims these entities misused the SBA’s 8(a) program to secure federal contracts unlawfully. This announcement aligns with the SBA’s recent emphasis […]
$4.5 billion in contracts for the border wall granted
The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and Customs and Border Protection (CBP) revealed on Friday that they are allocating $4.5 billion for ten new construction projects along the Southwest border. This funding marks the first application of the extensive Republican initiative known as the One Big Beautiful Bill Act, which President Trump signed into law […]
Well-known Washington attorney who arranged book contracts for Obama and Clinton passes away at 79
Robert Burnett, Esteemed Lawyer, Passes Away at 79 Robert Burnett, a prominent lawyer known for securing high-profile contracts in the literary world, has died at the age of 79. His death occurred Thursday night at Sibley Memorial Hospital due to an undisclosed illness, as confirmed by a partner at his firm, Williams & Connolly. Originally […]
Bipartisan consensus: Time is running out on union contracts
Supporting Workers to Strengthen the Economy Workers play a crucial role in the American economy. When they have the ability to negotiate for better wages, benefits, and working conditions, it tends to benefit everyone involved. Unions, from construction to healthcare and education, have historically provided workers with a voice. In times when many families feel […]
Players cleared in Hockey Canada sexual assault case can now sign contracts
NHL Reinstates Players Acquitted in Sexual Assault Case The NHL is bringing back five players who were acquitted of sexual assault earlier this summer, related to allegations stemming from a 2018 incident linked to a Hockey Canada event in Ontario. Dillon Dove, Cal Foote, Alex Formenton, Carter Hart, and Michael McLeod have been declared eligible […]
Complaints allege that the Port Authority favored contracts for minority-owned businesses while allowing vendors to overbid: ‘Unlawful and un-American’
Port Authority Accused of Illegal Contract Practices WASHINGTON – A civil rights complaint filed on Monday by conservative legal groups alleges that the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey improperly secured a significant portion of its contracts with minority businesses. The complaint claims that the authority may have received bids from preferred vendors […]
Hackers discover a new method to conceal malware in Ethereum smart contracts.
Threat actors have discovered a novel method for delivering malicious software, commands, and links via Ethereum Smart Contracts, successfully evading security scans as tactics surrounding code repositories continue to evolve. Researchers from ReversingLab, a firm specializing in digital asset compliance, have identified a new instance of open-source malware within the Node Package Manager (NPM) repository, […]
Kristi Noem Ending Numerous DEI and Unnecessary Spending Contracts
The Department of Homeland Security has terminated numerous contracts with the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) following the discovery of significant waste and fraud amounting to billions of dollars. Government Efficiency (DOGE) has found that FEMA has been spending excessively on contracts, duplicating services, and funding programs deemed fraudulent or unnecessary. In light of these […]
Former DE Shaw trader requests New York court to dismiss contracts that ‘silence’ workers
A former executive from DE Shaw has urged New York’s courts to look into certain employment contracts prevalent in highly lucrative hedge funds. Dan Mickalou, who secured a $52 million arbitration payout in 2022 for loss of reputation after a notable exit from the firm in 2018, is asking the Court of Appeal to scrutinize […]