Connected Communities program is intended to expand local energy load capacity. The Department of Energy (DOE) has announced a $32 million investment, distributing the funding to six pilot…
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DHS and FBI Investigating North Carolina City Online Disruption
Winston-Salem city computers were taken offline after “abnormality.” The Federal Bureau of Investigation and Department of Homeland Security (DHS) are investigating a recent disruption in city computers used…
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Tribal Communities Receive $121 Million for Climate Resilience Projects
Funding is distributed for relocation, coastal management, and habitat restoration. The Department of the Interior (DOI) distributed $121 million last week to Tribal communities facing environmental deterioration, funding…
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Labor Department Awards $65 Million to Critical Energy Training Programs
18 colleges in 14 states receive funding for manufacturing and IT training. The Department of Labor has awarded 18 colleges $65 million in grant funding, supporting their workforce…
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EPA Fines Navy for Red Hill Community Meeting Absence
A $5,000 penalty was imposed for failing to address the fuel spill crisis with local representatives. The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has fined the Navy and Defense Logistics…
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HUD Reports Rise in Homelessness in 2024
The agency’s annual report showed over 770,000 experienced homelessness on a single night in January 2024. The Department of Housing and Urban Development recently issued its annual homelessness…
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HUD Completes Website Streamlining to Reduce Web Pages
The update makes its website easier to navigate for users and employees. The Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) completed a massive update to its website last…
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Congress Reauthorizes Economic Development Administration
Commerce secretary commends the reauthorization. Commerce Secretary Gina Raimondo celebrated Congress’s reauthorization of the Economic Development Administration (EDA) this month, a Commerce Department agency that has not been…
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Interior Announces $20 Million for Local Wildfire Response
The new pilot program funds slip-on tanker units for pick-up trucks. The Department of the Interior (DOI) made an additional $20 million available through its Slip-on Tanker Pilot…
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FAA Awards $20 Million for Traffic Control Tower Upgrades
Twenty airports in 15 states will receive funding for construction or renovation. The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) announced that 20 airports will receive $20 million to construct or upgrade…
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