State and Local Fiscal Recovery Funds supported local government projects and services. The Department of the Treasury released its data recording the use of the American Rescue Plan…
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DHS Secretary Provides Update on Anti-Fentanyl Operation
Operation Artemis has seized over 5,000 pounds of ingredients thus far. Secretary of Homeland Security Alejandro Mayorkas recently provided an update on Operation Artemis, highlighting its progress in…
Read MoreHUD Makes $75 Million Available for Tribal Development
Grants awarded for improvements to infrastructure and housing. Secretary of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Marcia Fudge announced that $75 million is now available through the Indian Community…
Read MoreInvent2Prevent Winners Announced by DHS
A mentorship program and a project to address anti-semitism won the contest. The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) announced the two winners of the Invent2Prevent competition. The program…
Read MoreUSDA Invests in Forestland Preservation
Secretary Vilsack says forests are “critical to the health of our planet.” The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has allocated $188 million, as part of President Biden’s Investing…
Read More3M Reaches Settlement with U.S. Water Systems over PFAS
Substances pose substantial health risks. The Minnesota Mining and Manufacturing Company, known as 3M, recently reached a $10.3 billion settlement with a collective of U.S. public water systems…
Read MoreUSDA Launches Procurement Forecast to Boost Competition
The tool supports access to opportunities for small businesses to contract with the department. The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has introduced a new tool designed to assist…
Read MoreUSDA Launches Tribal Fellowship Program
Terra Preta do Indio intended to strengthen collaboration with Tribal colleges and universities. The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has initiated the Terra Preta do Indio Tribal Fellowship…
Read MoreGrants Available for Full-Service Community Schools
Education secretary announces 45 grant programs for the 2023 fiscal year. The Department of Education recently opened up $73.8 million in grant funding for Full Service Community Schools.…
Read MoreAccessibility Requirements Proposed for Video Conferencing Platforms
FCC seeks to ensure equitable communication. Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Chairwoman Jessica Rosenworcel has submitted a proposal to enforce accessibility requirements on video conferencing platforms like Zoom, Microsoft…
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