Government Policy
Government agrees on white corn price in three states
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Agriculture Secretary Julio Berdegué announced a price of 6,050 pesos per ton for white corn in Guanajuato, Jalisco, and Michoacán. This agreement, reached through dialogue tables with producers and state governments, includes credit at 8.5% interest and agricultural insurance. However, some farmers express dissatisfaction, arguing it does not cover their production costs plus adequate profitability.
HHS announces voluntary cybersecurity goals for healthcare
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The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services has released a set of voluntary cybersecurity performance goals aimed at bolstering protections in the healthcare sector. These goals address the rising tide of cyberattacks targeting patient data and critical infrastructure. Developed in collaboration with federal partners, they provide a framework for organizations to enhance their defenses.
Apple and Google remove ICE-tracking apps under DOJ pressure
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Apple and Google have removed several apps designed to help users track and avoid U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) activities from their app stores. The companies bowed to legal demands from the Department of Justice (DOJ) amid the Trump administration's immigration enforcement push. This action has raised concerns about censorship and privacy for immigrant communities.
Social Security Administration stops paper checks in October
The Social Security Administration will discontinue mailing paper checks for benefits starting October 2024, requiring all recipients to use direct deposit instead. This permanent change affects retirement, disability, survivors benefits, and Supplemental Security Income payments. Over 99% of beneficiaries already receive payments electronically, making the transition smooth for most.
MaPrimeRénov' resumes but with a reduced budget
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The home energy renovation aid program MaPrimeRénov' resumes on October 1, 2025, after a suspension due to budget overrun. However, its funding is sharply cut, from 3 to 1.5 billion euros for 2025. This decision draws criticism from environmental groups.
Nonprofit revives NOAA's billion-dollar disaster database
Climate Central has resurrected the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration's billion-dollar disaster database, which the Trump administration discontinued in May. The nonprofit updated the tool to track escalating costs of weather and climate catastrophes amid federal cutbacks. This effort highlights a growing reliance on nonprofits to preserve climate data as government resources diminish.