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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White House Announces $1.8 Billion for Hurricane Relief
The president calls on Congress to reconvene early to approve more funding. President Biden’s administration approved over $1.8 billion this week to support recovery efforts for communities devastated…
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President Biden Surveys Damage from Hurricane Milton
He says, “This area is taking a real beating from back-to-back storms.” President Joe Biden toured the western coast of Florida in Marine One on Sunday, surveying the…
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Secretary of State Attends ASEAN Summit in Laos
Discussions included digital trade, climate, and maritime security. Secretary of State Antony Blinken traveled to Laos this week to attend the East Asia Summit and the U.S.-Association of…
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Nearly Half of States to Participate in IRS’ Direct File in 2025
The free online service will be available to more than 30 million in 2025. The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) announced that over 30 million taxpayers are eligible for…
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USDA Invests in Scholarships for Future Agricultural Leaders
The funding will boost food and agricultural careers through scholarships at historically Black universities. The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) recently announced a $19.2 million investment to support…
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Energy Department $1.5 Billion Transmission Development Investment
The funding will build 1,000 miles of new transmission and add 7,100 megawatts to grid. The Department of Energy (DOE) announced a $1.5 billion investment into transmission infrastructure…
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HUD Issues New Guidance for Weatherization and Rapid Retrofitting
Agency offers technical assistance for affordable housing access to grant funding. The Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) published a new guidance for affordable homes looking to…
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Interior Department Allocates $71 Million to Electrify Tribal Homes
Distributes final round of funding from Tribal Electrification Program. The Department of the Interior (DOI) distributed $71 million to Native American Tribal Nations for the electrification of homes…
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Commerce Department Supports Small Business Technology Research
$5 million will fund 17 small businesses conducting microelectronic experiments in nine states. The Department of Commerce has awarded $5 million to small businesses engaged in research and…
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