Funding will strengthen research facilities in Florida, Illinois, Texas, and Puerto Rico. Secretary of Education Miguel Cardona recently announced $19 million in grants for Hispanic-Serving Institutions, timing his…
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DOT Provides Emergency Relief to Repair Storm-Damaged Roads in Puerto Rico
Funds will accelerate recovery efforts in El Yunque National Forest and reopen key routes after Tropical Storm Ernesto’s destruction, aiding resilience against future weather event The U.S. Department of…
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VA Hosts 60 National Day of Service Events on September 11
Volunteers to clean cemeteries and commemorate veterans, first responders, and service members across 34 states and Puerto Rico The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) is hosting over…
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Energy Department Launches Puerto Rico Solar Power Grant Program
$325 million is being allocated to improve local solar power infrastructure. The Department of Energy announced its new Programa de Comunidades Resilientes (Community Resilience Program) and will accept…
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Commerce Department Establishes 31 National Tech Hubs
Administration rolls out the first phase of the new technological development program. President Joe Biden and Secretary of Commerce Gina Raimondo announced the locations selected for the first…
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Hurricanes Lee and Jova Both Intensify
Neither is currently forecast to make landfall in the United States. The National Hurricane Center reports that Hurricane Lee joins Tropical Depression Fourteen as a Category 5 in…
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Secretary Cardona Commends Puerto Rico’s Education Reorganization
The sixth-largest U.S. school district redistributes authority to local groups. Secretary of Education Miguel Cardona commended Puerto Rico’s release of their plans for the Initiative for Decentralization of…
Read MoreNew Members Appointed to Puerto Rico Conservation Board
The governor of Puerto Rico and the Interior Department jointly approve three leaders. Deputy Secretary of the Interior Tommy Beaudreau announced the appointment of three members to the…
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Secretary Granholm Concludes Fourth Visit to Puerto Rico
Department of Energy is continuing research for the territory’s renewable energy goals. Secretary of Energy Jennifer Granholm wrapped up her most recent visit to Puerto Rico, where she…
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Puerto Rican University Receives $3 Million Award
Deputy Secretary of Commerce makes the announcement regarding support for internet technology in San Juan. The Department of Commerce awarded Puerto Rico’s Universidad del Sagrado Corazón nearly $3…
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