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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Interior Department Announces Investment in Tribal Infrastructure Upgrades
The support will go toward irrigation and power projects. The Department of the Interior has announced a $10 million allocation from President Biden’s Investing in America initiative to…
Read MoreFAA Awards $970 Million to Improve 114 Airports
The funding will build and expand terminal facilities in 44 states and three territories. The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has awarded $970 million to 44 states and three…
Read MoreUSDA Invests in the Food Supply Chain Across States
Grants will enhance local food systems and resilience as seven additional states join the initiative. Secretary Tom Vilsack recently announced the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has granted…
Read MoreCISA, NSA, and FBI Warn of Chinese Cyber Hacking Army
Chinese government funding hacking groups that target critical infrastructure. A joint cybersecurity advisory has been published by the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA), the National Security Agency…
Read MoreDOT Approves Loan for North Carolina Turnpike Completion
The ongoing project will extend the highway near Raleigh by 10.8 miles. The Department of Transportation approved a $417 million loan to extend the I-40 to an interchange…
Read MoreFederal Broadband Discount Program Suspended Due to Low Funds
Affordable Connectivity Program stops accepting new enrollments. White House Senior Advisor to the President and Director of the Office of Intergovernmental Affairs Tom Perez confirmed that President Biden’s…
Read MoreDIA Assesses Cyber Security for Network Modernization
The agency is working to fortify the global intelligence network with upgrades. The Defense Intelligence Agency (DIA) is modernizing the Joint Worldwide Intelligence Communications System (JWICS), a top-secret…
Read MoreEducation Secretary Announces 2024 National Educational Technology Plan
The plan outlines closing divides in the access, design, and use of digital technology. The U.S. Department of Education recently announced its 2024 National Educational Technology Plan (NETP):…
Read MoreAppeals Court Says Florida Cannot Ban Chinese Land Ownership
The state law also bans land ownership near military installations for citizens of Cuba, Venezuela, Syria, Russia, Iran, and North Korea. The Eleventh Circuit U.S. Court of Appeals…
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