The funding is allotted under infrastructure legislation. The Department of the Interior announced guidance for states, offering up to $30 million in matching grant funds under the Bipartisan…
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Transportation Department Opens Grants for Roadway Safety Improvements
Applications are being accepted for 2024 funding. The Department of Transportation opened applications for $1.25 billion in competitive grants to fund local roadway safety projects. Last year, more…
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IRS Improves Phone Service Levels in Current Tax Season
The agency seeks to show the efficacy of additional funding. The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) has shown improved phone response metrics as the tax season kicks off, reportedly…
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Congress Passes Short-Term Government Funding
The deadlines for appropriations have been moved back to March 8 and March 22, respectively. The Senate and House of Representatives approved a short-term resolution to continue funding…
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USDA Allocates $500 Million toward Wildfire Fighting
Secretary Vilsack says the funding will prioritize 21 high-risk areas. Secretary of Agriculture Tom Vilsack announced that an additional $500 million will be put toward fighting wildfires in…
Read MoreHouse Speaker Expects to Avoid Government Shutdown
Congressional leaders met with President Biden to discuss federal funding and emergency foreign aid. A continuing resolution to keep the government funded may resolve a legislative stalemate between…
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President Meets With Legislative Leaders at White House
Discussions focus on emergency foreign aid and government funding. President Joe Biden convened a meeting on Tuesday with House Speaker Mike Johnson, House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries, Senate…
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House Legislators Work on Military Aid and Border Bill Before Recess
The compromise bill would fund Ukraine and address U.S. border security. Representative Don Bacon of Nebraska is one of four bipartisan members of Congress endeavoring to come up…
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Eight States to Test New HHS Homelessness Recovery Program
Technical assistance is offered to strengthen the partnership between states and the federal government. The Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) announced that eight states will be…
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White House Announces $5 Billion for Semiconductor Research
The administration establishes a center for research and a public-private development consortium. President Biden’s administration has announced a $5 billion investment into domestic semiconductor research and development (R&D),…
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