The results have led some to believe a recession is coming. The Conference Board Leading Economic Index (LEI), which is a barometer of the health of the American…
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Labor Secretary Responds to September Jobs Report
Government reports a quarter million jobs were added to the economy last month. The government reported Friday that the U.S. economy added 263,000 payrolls in September. At the…
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HUD Awards $5 Million to Low-Income Veteran Housing
$1 million allotments are being distributed to five non-profits. The Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) awarded $5 million this week to support the rehabilitation and modification…
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HUD Announces $15 Million for “Age in Place” Home Modification
The funding opportunity will assist nonprofits and program authorities Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Secretary Marcia L. Fudge announced last week $15 million in grants to…
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Awards $3.4 million to women’s recruitment, training, and retention. Secretary of Labor Marty Walsh announced last week that the Department of Labor is adding $3.4 million to the…
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Housing Starts Drop Nearly 10 Percent
New construction is at the lowest level since June 2020. The Commerce Department reported the number of housing starts decreased sharply in July. Measured on an annualized rate,…
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Insufficient Workers Hamper Infrastructure Industry
Funds get allocated but projects hard to get started. Contractors are reporting a lack of workers which is hindering the start of infrastructure projects even as funding for…
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HUD Launches New Affordable Housing Program
Our Way Home initiative established across the country. Housing and Urban Development Secretary Marcia Fudge recently announced the establishment of the Our Way Home initiative. A part of…
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White House Celebrates Six Months of Infrastructure Bill
Over $110 billion in funds have been released for projects. President Biden’s administration celebrated the six-month anniversary of the signing of the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law last week, speaking…
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Labor Department Holds Forum for Construction Industry
Cooperatively offering federal guidance with HUD and SBA. U.S. Department of Labor agencies in the Southwest hosted the 2021Virtual Construction Forum this past week to facilitate understanding of…
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