Some senators voice opposition to the climate agenda rules. On Thanksgiving eve, the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) released a set of new highway regulations dealing with emissions. Under the…
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Hawaii Receives $20 Million to Improve Climate Resilience
Interior Department investment comes after the Fifth National Climate Assessment, a report mandated by Congress. The Department of the Interior made $20 million available this month to fund…
Read MoreEconomic Research Service Releases 2023 Rural America Report
USDA Secretary responds to increase in rural population The USDA’s Economic Research Service recently released the 2023 Rural America at a Glance Report, which examines the annual rural…
Read MoreHHS Forms Long COVID Advisory Committee
Members will include caregivers and patients with Long COVID. The Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) established the Secretary’s Advisory Committee on Long COVID last week, opening…
Read MoreMissiles Fired at U.S. Warship in the Gulf of Aden
The missiles were fired from the direction of Yemen. The Pentagon announced that two ballistic missiles were fired in the direction of the USS Mason, a Navy warship,…
Read MoreVA Extends COVID-Era Loan Forbearance Program
6,000 veterans were reportedly facing foreclosure due to the end of the pandemic program. The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) has announced the extension of the pandemic-era program…
Read MoreHUD Report Highlights Importance of Stable Housing for Public Health
President Biden’s administration releases health-action playbook. The Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) highlighted its many housing programs after President Biden’s administration released its action plan to…
Read MoreTransportation Department Pilots Rural and Tribal Grants
Underserved communities receive $3.4 million in funding to advance transportation solutions. The Department of Transportation (DOT) announced the awarding of grants for rural and tribal transportation solutions, allocating…
Read MoreDHS Updates Language Access Plan
The department adds languages to the online filing portal, receiving community feedback. The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) released its updated language access plan as well as a…
Read MoreEducation Department Investigates Anti-Semitism and Anti-Muslim Harassment
Secretary Cardona announces K-12 schools and colleges have reported incidents. The Education Department announced a list of colleges and grade schools that are being investigated after complaints were…
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