Director says health agencies strained by COVID pandemic. The Centers for Disease Control (CDC) announced last week that, through the American Rescue Plan, they are awarding over $3…
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Rhode Island Receives High-Speed Internet Grants
Commerce secretary announces $5 million award under “Internet for All” program. Rhode Island recently received its first “Internet for All” grants, dedicating $5.5 million toward deploying and adopting…
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GAO Seeks Cybersecurity in Oil and Gas Infrastructure
New report finds Interior Department has not taken sufficient protective steps. The Government Accountability Office (GAO) has issued its report titled “Offshore Oil and Gas Strategy Urgently Needed…
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Commerce Department Dedicates $224 Million for Tribal Internet
Tribes in 11 states receive high-speed internet grants. The Department of Commerce has announced they have awarded 18 high-speed internet grants to Tribal entities in 11 states. These…
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DOT Announces Funding for Louisiana Rebuilding
$40 million will fund ferry project and statewide bridge program. The Department of Transportation (DOT) announced last week that $40.9 million in low-interest loans will be provided for…
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White House Announces Power Grid Modernization Fund
Energy Department will implement funding from infrastructure law. The Department of Energy will be utilizing $13 billion in funding to modernize the U.S. power grid. There will be…
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Interior Secretary Visits Puerto Rico and U.S. Virgin Islands
Tours historic sites and rebuilding efforts after Hurricanes Irma and Maria. Secretary of the Interior Deb Haaland was joined by Assistant Secretary for Insular and International Affairs Carmen…
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U.S. Endorses South Africa Energy Transition Plan
The investment plan receives continued support at COP27. At the 27th Conference of the Parties (COP27) of the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change, Climate Envoy John…
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Administration Invests $703 Million in Port Development
Transportation Department supports efforts to develop supply chain reliability. The Department of Transportation announced that 41 port-improvement projects have been approved to receive $703 million in funding. The…
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Treasury Department Thwarts Russian Hackers
Shifts in cyber threat strategy appear to be effective. The Treasury Department confirmed this week that they successfully fended off cyber attacks likely made by a pro-Russia hacker…
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