All state agencies are being required to report illegal aliens to the Department of Homeland Security. The U.S. Department of Justice’s (DOJ) Office of Legal Counsel has issued…
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Energy Department Opens ETIPP Applications
The ETIPP program will partner with local communities to help improve their energy systems. The U.S. Department of Energy announced that it is accepting applications for the Energy…
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USDA Invests $180M to Expand Clean Energy and Biofuel Access
New projects are intended to support rural economies, reduce energy costs, and strengthen energy independence. The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) recently allocated nearly $180 million to support…
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Energy Department Invests in Local Energy Efficiency Planning
Department distributes 2024 funding to 61 local and territorial governments. The Department of Energy (DOE) distributed $17.7 million to improve energy efficiency in a wide range of communities.…
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Federal Investment Announced for Public Lands and Education in 2025
Great American Outdoors Act to fund projects enhancing infrastructure, recreation, and conservation efforts nationwide. The Departments of Agriculture (USDA) and the Interior have proposed a $2.8 billion investment…
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Energy Department Distributes Eighth Round of Grid Resilience Grants
$167 million is administered to modernize local electrical grids. The Department of Energy distributed funding to the eighth round of recipients of the Grid Resilience and Tribal Formula…
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Secretary Cardona Commends Puerto Rico’s Education Reorganization
The sixth-largest U.S. school district redistributes authority to local groups. Secretary of Education Miguel Cardona commended Puerto Rico’s release of their plans for the Initiative for Decentralization of…
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All 50 States Commit to Participate in Internet for All
Five territories and the District of Columbia also sign on for the program. The Department of Commerce announced that all 50 states as well as five U.S. Territories…
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Interior to Invest in Climate Resiliency in Territories
Funding will support evaluations of water levels and extreme weather. Officials from the Department of the Interior have announced that $12 million has been allocated to four territories…
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OSHA Urges Territories to Enhance Crane Safety Measures
Agency currently investigating crane-related death in Guam port. The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) is still investigating a crane-related incident in which a worker was killed at the…
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