The funding goes toward the removal of lead paints and lead pipes from older homes. The Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) has released $140 million to…
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USDA’s ReConnect Program Continues to Bridge Digital Divide
The broadband internet initiative will provide $700 million to rural and unserved communities. U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Secretary Tom Vilsack has announced the ReConnect Program, an initiative…
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Secretary of State Announces Sanctions on Chinese Officials
Forced assimilation of Tibetan children is being called an education program by China. Secretary of State Antony Blinken announced sanctions on certain Chinese officials this week. He expressed…
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HUD Announces Waivers for Hawai’i Wildfire Recovery
The funding allows new construction, renter flexibility, and housing for displaced people. The Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) announced a number of housing waivers they are…
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HUD Awards $40 Million to Redevelop Atlanta Bowen Homes
City to reconstruct affordable housing that was demolished 14 years ago. The Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) awarded $40 million to the Atlanta Housing Authority to…
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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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DHS Secretary Provides Update on Anti-Fentanyl Operation
Operation Artemis has seized over 5,000 pounds of ingredients thus far. Secretary of Homeland Security Alejandro Mayorkas recently provided an update on Operation Artemis, highlighting its progress in…
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HUD Makes $75 Million Available for Tribal Development
Grants awarded for improvements to infrastructure and housing. Secretary of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Marcia Fudge announced that $75 million is now available through the Indian Community…
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Invent2Prevent Winners Announced by DHS
A mentorship program and a project to address anti-semitism won the contest. The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) announced the two winners of the Invent2Prevent competition. The program…
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USDA Invests in Forestland Preservation
Secretary Vilsack says forests are “critical to the health of our planet.” The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has allocated $188 million, as part of President Biden’s Investing…
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