DOT Opens Applications for RAISE Program Grants

Transportation secretary announces equity-improving infrastructure projects eligible for funding. The Department of Transportation (DOT) has opened applications for $1.5 billion in grant funding through the Rebuilding American Infrastructure…

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Spending Bill Provides 4,000 More Visas for Afghan Allies

Senator Shaheen supported the provision that will assist Afghan allies stuck overseas. Congress outlined hundreds of provisions in the omnibus spending bill for 2023. One of these provisions…

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USDA Announces $285 Million for Rural Critical Infrastructure

The investment will lower energy costs and expand clean energy resources. Secretary of Agriculture Tom Vilsack announced the investment of $285 million for rural critical infrastructure. The U.S.…

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President’s Christmas Address to the Nation

He says, “Let’s be that helping hand, that strong shoulder, that friendly voice… for those who are struggling, in trouble, in need.“ Official Address from President Joseph R.…

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President Biden Hosts Hanukkah Reception

 First Lady reminds Americans of their common bonds of kindness, gratitude, and faith.  President Joe Biden and First Lady Jill Biden commissioned a candelabra from the Executive Residence…

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New Members Appointed to USDA/1890 Task Force

Strengthens the connection between department and land-grant universities. The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced the appointment of new members to the USDA/1890 Task Force this month. This…

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NASA Retires Mars Lander InSight

Its mission ends after four years of science data collection. NASA announced the end of the InSight Mars lander space mission this week. InSight, which stands for Interior…

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FTC Fines Fortnite Maker for Privacy Violations

Epic Games opts to pay $520 million fine to settle allegations. Epic Games, the company behind the popular video game “Fortnite”, agreed to pay the Federal Trade Commission…

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Interior Releases Strategy to Preserve Native Hawaiian Birds

Mosquito-borne avian malaria has reached to the mountains. The Department of the Interior (DOI) released a strategy for preventing the extinction of Hawaiian forest birds this month, outlining…

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Zelenskyy Gives Biden Ukrainian Cross for Military Merit

Two presidents honor one another in meeting. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy expressed his gratitude for meeting with President Joe Biden in the White House, saying, “It’s a great…

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