40 states receive funding through the Rural Energy for America Program. The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has distributed the 2024 awards from the Rural Energy for America…
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HHS Releases Progress Report on STI Strategic Plan
Officials provide an overview of federal actions taken between 2021 and 2023. The Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) released its progress report on addressing sexually transmitted…
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Acting HUD Secretary Todman Holds G7 Meetings in Rome
She headed the United States delegation for sustainable urban development. Acting Secretary Adrianne Todman of the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD), traveled to Rome from November…
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HUD Offers $72 Million to Address Youth Homelessness
Funds rapid rehousing, permanent supportive housing, and transitional residences. The Department of Housing and Urban Development announced that 14 communities have received $72 million to implement programs addressing…
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USDA Invests Over $46 Million to Address Food Insecurity and Promote Healthy Diets
Funds go to increase access to fruits and vegetables in underserved communities. The Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced an investment of more than $46 million to address food…
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USDA Announces High-Speed Internet Grant for North and South Dakota
Department distributes the fifth round of ReConnect funding for rural homes and businesses. The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced $173 million in funding to provide high-speed internet…
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Treasury Offers $498 Million to Low-Income Housing Projects
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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Vice President Announces Investment in Tribal Small Business Program
The funding will provide capital and technical assistance for start-up companies. Vice President Kamala Harris recently announced that the Department of the Treasury has approved over $500 million…
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Legislators Ask Telecoms for Information on Recent Hack
The timing of the breach is uncertain, and the length of time the hackers had access is unknown. Leaders from the House Energy and Commerce Committee sent a…
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EPA Announces Grants to Improve Water Systems in Small and Rural Communities
Federal funding intended to provide technical assistance and training to guarantee safe drinking water and effective wastewater treatment in underserved areas. The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) recently…
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