USDA Seeks to Reduce Food Waste and Strengthen Local Food Systems

American Rescue Plan funding expands efforts to reduce food loss and promote community resilience. The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) recently announced a $25 million investment to address…

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President Announces Funding for McCain Library 

It will be a multipurpose facility in Arizona.  President Joe Biden was in Phoenix to announce federal funding for an Arizona State University library in honor of the…

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Commerce Department Launches Capital Readiness Program

Awardees receive competitive technical assistance through support networks. Vice President Kamala Harris recently announced the first awardees of the Capital Readiness Program under the American Rescue Plan Act…

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Treasury Department Releases Data on Pandemic Recovery Fund

State and Local Fiscal Recovery Funds supported local government projects and services. The Department of the Treasury released its data recording the use of the American Rescue Plan…

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Grants Offered to Prevent Unemployment Insurance Fraud

The Labor Department funding is intended to strengthen unemployment insurance programs. The U.S. Department of Labor has announced three funding options, that come to a total of $327…

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Treasury Secretary Speaks Before Racial Equity Advisory Committee

Requests input on the implementation of the Inflation Reduction Act. Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen spoke with the Treasury Advisory Committee on Racial Equity recently, requesting guidance on how…

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Treasury Approves Funding for California High-Speed Internet

Part of Capital Projects Fund of American Rescue Plan. The Department of the Treasury has approved $540.2 million for the installation of high-speed internet throughout California. The state…

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President’s Top Economic Advisor Stepping Down

No date was revealed for his departure.  President Biden has announced that the White House’s top economic advisor, Brian Deese, will be leaving the administration. “Brian has a…

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President Announces Aid for Union Pension Plans

Funds coming from the American Rescue Plan coronavirus relief package.  This week President Joe Biden announced an award for federal financial support from the American Rescue Plan’s Special…

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CDC Awards $3 Billion to Strengthen Health Infrastructure

Director says health agencies strained by COVID pandemic. The Centers for Disease Control (CDC) announced last week that, through the American Rescue Plan, they are awarding over $3…

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