Offers compensation for communities of color that have experienced discrimination by mortgage lending. The U.S. Department of Justice has investigated allegations of discrimination by banks and lending companies…
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Education Department Supports and Expands Family Engagement
The agency allots funding for parental education as well. The U.S. Department of Education has announced the awarding of $11.4 million in grants to 12 organizations under the…
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USDA Makes Grants Available to Farmers, Ranchers, and Foresters
The funding will boost training, outreach, and technical assistance for underserved and veteran owners and operators across 27 states. The U.S. Department of Agriculture announced a total of…
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DOT to Enhance Air Service in Small Communities Across 16 States
The department announces funding to support air services at small airports. The U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) announced $14.8 million in funding under the Small Community Air Service…
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Interior Department Plans to Phase Out Single-Use Plastics
The strategies will be assessed and updated in 2024. The Department of the Interior has finalized plans to phase out all single-use plastics on public lands within the…
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President Establishes American Climate Corps
Intends to enlist 20,000 young people. The White House announced a new program as part of National Climate Week called the American Climate Corps. Intended to engage American young…
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First Lady Speaks at UNICEF Champions for Children Event
President and Mrs. Biden in New York for the United Nations General Assembly. First Lady Jill Biden was the keynote speaker at the UNICEF event “Champions for Children:…
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Treasury Approves Funding for High-Speed Internet Installations
$167 million will update infrastructure to connect 20,000 homes and businesses. The Department of the Treasury recently announced the release of $167.7 million for the development of high-speed…
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Education Department Launches Kindergarten Peer Learning Program
State and local education agencies invited to participate The Department of Education launched its Kindergarten Sturdy Bridge Learning Community, a peer learning program open to state and local…
Read MoreEPA Announces $100 Million for Recycling
It is the largest recycling investment in 30 years. The Environmental Protection Agency announced it is putting more than $100 million in funds under the infrastructure law toward…
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