Labor market adds 172,000 jobs as unemployment holds steady and wage growth slows. The Bureau of Labor Statistics released data showing that the U.S. economy added 172,000 nonfarm…
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EPA Highlights Mortgage Forbearance Extension for LA Wildfire Survivors
Wells Fargo is increasing the forbearance timeframe to assist survivors with efforts to rebuild. The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) reported that Wells Fargo has extended mortgage forebearance up…
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HUD Releases Housing Construction Best Practices Report for States and Localities
The recommendations highlight regulatory processes, land availability, and construction timelines. The Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) released a report outlining recommended practices for state and local…
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Justice Department Asks Court to Permit White House Ballroom Construction
The court filing highlighted the recent shooting at a White House checkpoint. The Department of Justice filed a request with the court to allow the construction of President…
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FCC Plans Auction for FM Radio Construction Permits
Auction of over 100 radio construction permits to take place in early 2027. The Federal Communications Commission announced a plan to auction FM radio permits beginning in February…
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President Trump Provides Update on White House Ballroom
He said it is his “gift to the United States of America.” President Donald Trump toured the construction area of the White House ballroom on Tuesday, providing additional…
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Transportation Department Opens $3B Bridge Grant Program
Federal funding initiative supports bridge repairs, rehabilitation, and planning projects nationwide. The U.S. Department of Transportation announced that $3 billion would be made available through the Federal Highway…
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HUD Streamlines Environmental Reviews for Multifamily Construction
Officials seek to streamline processes for building affordable multi-family homes. The Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) announced changes to environmental review policies for multi-family housing construction…
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HUD and USDA Rescind Home-Building Energy Requirements on Federal Loans
The agencies cited cost and supply concerns in the rescission of the prior rule tying mortgage eligibility to 2021 building standards. The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban…
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Appellate Court Rules White House Ballroom Construction May Continue
The circuit panel lifted the block on the project and sent the case back to the district court for review. The District of Columbia U.S. Circuit Court of…
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