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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House Committee Chair Proposes Veteran Healthcare Access Bill
The legislation would require coverage of alternative healthcare if the VA does not schedule appointments within 20 days. House Veterans Affairs Committee chair Representative Mike Bost proposed a…
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DOJ Reaches Settlement with Maine for Disabled Children to Remain at Home
The settlement resolves allegations of disability rights violations. The state of Maine agreed to address the unnecessary separation of children with behavioral disabilities away from their homes and…
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USDA Implements Crop Storage Program After Natural Disasters
The department provided $2 billion to expand storage for specialty crop growers. U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Tom Vilsack recently announced the creation of two new crop storage programs,…
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House Advances Overhaul of Veterans’ Healthcare
The bipartisan bill expands in-home care for veterans and mental health support for caregivers. The House of Representatives passed the Senator Elizabeth Dole 21st Century Veterans Healthcare and…
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Treasury Secretary Speaks at Federal Fund Anniversary
Former President Clinton joined her for the milestone. Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen celebrated the 30th anniversary of the federal fund for Community Development Financial Institutions (CDFI) last week.…
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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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IRS Releases Guidances for Clean Energy Tax Credits
Expands program to include co-owned and co-invested projects. The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) recently finalized its expansion to clean energy tax credits, allowing co-owners and co-investors in clean…
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HUD Allocates Funding for Affordable Housing Project in Reno, Nevada
Supports 150 new affordable rentals to rehabilitated Silverado Manor. The Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) finalized a $37 million transaction with Reno, Nevada, this month, supporting…
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