The projects seek to improve water treatment, storage, and hydropower. The Department of the Interior recently distributed $520 million to 57 drought resiliency projects throughout the Western United…
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Interior Department Invest in Powering Tribal Homes
The $71 million allocation is the second phase of the “Tribal Electrification Program.” The Department of the Interior announced a $71 million funding allocation under the president’s Investing…
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USDA Allocates $500 Million toward Wildfire Fighting
Secretary Vilsack says the funding will prioritize 21 high-risk areas. Secretary of Agriculture Tom Vilsack announced that an additional $500 million will be put toward fighting wildfires in…
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USDA Awards Grants for Urban Forestry Initiatives
The department is partnering with faith-based organizations to support tree planting and green space development in communities. Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack announced a $1 million grant from the…
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IRS Releases Tax Guidance for EV Charging Station Installations
Businesses and homes may file for tax credits for installing stations. The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) released additional guidelines for tax credits granted to recent installations of electric…
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Hawaii Receives $20 Million to Improve Climate Resilience
Interior Department investment comes after the Fifth National Climate Assessment, a report mandated by Congress. The Department of the Interior made $20 million available this month to fund…
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Administration Decreases Offshore Oil Leases
Americans continue to experience higher energy prices. President Biden’s administration has reduced new offshore oil leases to their lowest levels ever, for the next five years. They cite…
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IRS Seeks to Collect Back Taxes from Billionaires
The agency’s initiative is funded under the Inflation Reduction Act. The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) has launched an initiative to collect hundreds of millions of dollars in back…
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White House Advisor Certain of Legality of Drug Price Negotiations
Pharmaceutical companies challenge the administration in court over negotiations by Medicare. White House Domestic Policy Council Director Neera Tanden expressed confidence in the legality of Medicare’s new program…
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DOE Invests $350 Million to Reduce Methane Emissions
The department will fund the technical assistance necessary to monitor methane and prevent leaks. The Department of Energy (DOE) has made $350 million available to oil and gas…
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