Senator Cruz and Representative Graves question the viability of the $3 billion allocation after delays and rising costs. Senator Ted Cruz of Texas, ranking member of the Senate…
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House Passes First 2025 Funding Bill
The funding for the VA is facing an unlikely future due to the restrictions on federally-funded abortions. The House of Representatives passed its first bill for the 2025…
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USDA Provides $824 Million in Emergency Funding for Bird Flu
The department is supporting APHIS’ work with state governments and local producers. The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) approved $824 million for emergency response efforts addressing the H5N1…
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EPA Announces $900 Million in Grants for Electric School Bus Program
The funding will support the purchase of 3,400 busses for 530 school districts. The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced the latest release of funding to update school bus…
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Transportation Department Invests in Transit-Adjacent Town Planning
Selects projects that create affordable housing and walkable neighborhoods. The Department of Transportation (DOT) recently made $10 million in competitive grants available, opening applications to local governments developing…
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Energy Department Selects 13 Energy Repair Projects
The agency distributes $25 million in the second round of funding through the Weatherization Assistance Program. The Department of Energy announced that 13 projects have been selected to…
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USDA Invests in Domestic Fertilizer Production
Secretary Vilsack announces grants totaling $83 million to independent U.S. business owners. The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced an $83 million investment in domestic fertilizer production in…
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Secretary of State Pledges Support to Moldova
USAID funding will go toward strengthening that nation’s power grid and electricity trade. U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken announced support for Moldova during his visit to Chisinau…
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Transportation Department Invests in Bicycle and Pedestrian Safety Projects
99 local construction projects funded to improve road use for all. The Department of Transportation (DOT) announced grant awards totaling over $63 million for road safety projects throughout…
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USDA Funds Wildfire Defense Programs
$250 million goes toward training firefighters, clearing vegetation, and conducting prescribed burns. The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced the investment of $250 million to help at-risk communities…
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