Maritime Administration awards $774 million to improve infrastructure. The U.S. Department of Transportation’s (DOT) Maritime Administration (MARAD) announced $774 million in funding for 37 port projects across coastal,…
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USDA Announces 2026 Agricultural Textile Trust Fund Payments
The two annual funds provide federal support to manufacturers in the fabric and clothing industry. The Department of Agriculture (USDA) has announced payments allotted under the 2026 Pima…
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USDA Announces 2026 Grant Funding Through Specialty Crop Programs
New federal grants will support innovation, marketing, and production across U.S. specialty crop agriculture. The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced more than $275 million in FY2026 funding…
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USDA Launches Proving Ground Network for AgTech
NPG-Ag described as a “coordinated national research network” for farmers and ranchers. The Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Research, Education, and Economics Under Secretary Dr. Scott Hutchins has announced…
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EPA Holds Roundtable Announcing Revitalization of Water Workforce Initiative
The agency is attempting to address the widespread shortage of qualified workers in the water sector. U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Assistant Administrator for Water Jess Kramer met with…
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Treasury and IRS Outline Next Phase of Opportunity Zone Designations
New guidance sets timeline and criteria for states to nominate investment areas beginning in 2026. The U.S. Department of the Treasury and the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) released…
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Education Department Proposes Rule to Establish Workforce Pell Grant Program
The regulations would allow grants to fund short-term, career-focused training programs. The U.S. Department of Education recently issued a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (NPRM) to implement the Workforce…
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Ben Black, Chief Executive Officer, U.S. International Development Finance Corporation
Ben Black, Chief Executive Officer, U.S. International Development Finance Corporation
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TikTok Finalizes Divestment Deal to Avoid U.S. Ban
The social media giant creates a new U.S. joint venture in an effort to retain its user base. TikTok has officially formed a new U.S. joint venture in…
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Administration Provides Oversight on Changes to Venezuelan Oil Industry
The interim president signed a law opening up privatization as the U.S. secretary of state testifies on the administration’s intentions before the Senate. President Donald Trump and Secretary…
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