A number of amendments to the funding legislation were also passed. The House of Representatives narrowly passed the annual National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA). The $886 billion measure…
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HUD 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…
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USDA Invests in Equity for Farmers and Ranchers
Secretary Vilsack says the Increasing Land Access Program will ”keep agriculture thriving.“ The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced the selection of 50 potential award projects to receive…
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USDA Commits Funding to Underserved Farmers and Ranchers
The program assists rural business owners affected by racial and circumstantial prejudices. The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has committed $45 million in grant funding for disadvantaged farmers,…
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House Bill Introduced to Ban “Latinx” in Public Documents
The term was used four times in official White House press releases. Representative María Elvira Salazar of Florida introduced a bill to the House to ban the use…
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Solar Power Technology Competitions Announced
Grants and prizes were announced for community solar projects. The Department of Energy (DOE) announced a number of energy technology competitions last week that will be conducted over…
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Treasury Approves Funding for California High-Speed Internet
Part of Capital Projects Fund of American Rescue Plan. The Department of the Treasury has approved $540.2 million for the installation of high-speed internet throughout California. The state…
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President Announces New Climate Agency
He signs an executive order that expands his Justice40 Initiative. President Joe Biden signed an executive order establishing the Office of Environmental Justice. The order directs federal agencies to…
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USDA Issues Equity in Farming Plan
The deputy secretary said, they want a systemic change. A commission on equity established by the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USD) provides 32 recommendations intended to advance “equity”…
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Administration Releases Cybersecurity Strategy
A large portion of work is already underway. President Biden’s administration has put forth its new strategy for cybersecurity. Essentially, they plan to expand requirements for cybersecurity in…
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