The measures are intended to increase access to various services and telehealth flexibility. The Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) announced a number of new proposed policies…
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DOT Launches Online Portal for Small Business Investments
The database is intended to connect private investors with disadvantaged companies. The Department of Transportation (DOT) has launched an online database dedicated to connecting small businesses to potential…
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White House Announces STEMM Equity Initiatives
Cross-sector actions focus on opportunities and diversity in science and technology fields. White House officials announced initiatives at the summit on STEMM equality and excellence that are intended…
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USDA Holds Inaugural Equity Summit
The department looked at the final policy report from the USDA Equity Commission. The U.S. Department of Energy (USDA) held its inaugural National Equity Summit on Friday, where…
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Education Secretary Announces 2024 National Educational Technology Plan
The plan outlines closing divides in the access, design, and use of digital technology. The U.S. Department of Education recently announced its 2024 National Educational Technology Plan (NETP):…
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Transportation Agency Issues Guidelines for Catchy Highway Signs
Highway safety officials are concerned about driver distractions. The Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) has issued new guidelines on the use of clever highway signs. While not banning the use…
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Vice President Says Border Policies Should Focus on Equity
She previously explained that equity “means we all end up in the same place.“ Vice President Harris discussed border security, among other topics, during an interview Monday. She…
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Administration Announces Investment in School Infrastructure
The education department announces funding for two programs. The president’s administration announced an investment of more than $47 million through the U.S. Department of Education (Department) in two…
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HHS Highlights New Research to Avoid Data-Based Discrimination
The director of the study says decisions must be made intentionally to “mitigate and prevent racial and ethnic bias.“ The Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) highlighted…
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HUD Report Highlights Importance of Stable Housing for Public Health
President Biden’s administration releases health-action playbook. The Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) highlighted its many housing programs after President Biden’s administration released its action plan to…
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