The funding will provide long-term fixed-rate capital for large-scale construction. The Treasure Department announced $498 million in fixed-rate capital for housing in low-income urban, rural, and Native communities,…
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Commerce Secretary Speaks at Inaugural Childcare Summit
Attendees from over 40 states explore solutions through panels and exhibitions. The Department of Commerce hosted the first-ever National Childcare Innovation Summit last week, bringing together hundreds of…
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Labor Department Invests in Support for Job Quality in Critical Care Sectors
The funding is focused on training for caring industry roles. The U.S. Department of Labor announced $12 million in additional funding aimed at enhancing job quality and expanding…
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Commerce Department Effort to Recruit Women in Construction
Secretary Raimondo says CHIPS Act goals will not be achieved without them. The Department of Commerce released its framework for encouraging women to become construction workers, saying that…
Read MoreCommerce Department Announces Upcoming National Child Care Summit
Secretary Raimondo says child care is an economic issue. Secretary Gina Raimondo announced that the Commerce Department will co-host the first-ever National Child Care Innovation Summit later this…
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HHS Improves Child Care Affordability with New Rule
The regulation update allows low-income families to pay using 7 percent of their total income. The Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) announced a final rule which…
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White House Submits Emergency Funding Request to Congress
The administration is also preparing a domestic funding request. On Friday, the White House sent an emergency funding request to Congress, asking for approximately $100 billion for border…
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Vice President Announces Child Care Assistance
Grants for childcare will be enhanced. Vice President Kamala Harris recently announced new measures by the administration to deliver on President Joe Biden’s order regarding child care. The…
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President to Speak on “Bidenomics” in Chicago
The administration says the president’s focus will be on growing the middle class. President Joe Biden is scheduled to travel to Chicago on Wednesday, where he will attend…
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VA Transitions Employees Back to Federal Offices
Secretary McDonough cites productivity and strengthening in-person relations. Officials in the Department of Veterans Affairs are seeking to bring some employees back into federal offices this fall to…
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