Some senators voice opposition to the climate agenda rules. On Thanksgiving eve, the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) released a set of new highway regulations dealing with emissions. Under the…
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Economic Research Service Releases 2023 Rural America Report
USDA Secretary responds to increase in rural population The USDA’s Economic Research Service recently released the 2023 Rural America at a Glance Report, which examines the annual rural…
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USDA Announces Advancement of Agricultural Carbon Markets
The report identifies challenges and solutions to pave the way for sustainable climate action in farming and forestry. The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) recently released a report,…
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USDA’s ReConnect Program Continues to Bridge Digital Divide
The broadband internet initiative will provide $700 million to rural and unserved communities. U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Secretary Tom Vilsack has announced the ReConnect Program, an initiative…
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HHS Invests in Rural Medical Residencies
The programs are intended to address the shortage of healthcare professionals in rural areas. The Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) awarded $11 million to 15 rural…
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DOT Releases Urban EV Technical Resource Document
Facilitates the installation of federally-funded charging stations. The Department of Transportation (DOT) recently published a free technical resource guide for urban communities looking to install electric vehicle (EV)…
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Interactive Interior Map Tracks Infrastructure Projects
The department launches online tool that allows searches of over 1,300 current projects. The Department of the Interior (DOI) unveiled a new online interactive map recently that allows…
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DOT Awards $2.2 Billion to Infrastructure Projects
Half of the grants go to urban areas and half to rural. Secretary of Transportation Pete Buttigieg announced the recipients of more than $2.2 billion in grant funding,…
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Energy Department Invests in Rural and Tribal Grid Resilience
Grant funding is allotted under infrastructure legislation. The Department of Energy announced that 11 projects will receive the first round of grants from the Grid Resilience State and…
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Pilot Program for Rural and Tribal Infrastructure Launches
Transportation Department makes funding available for five years of technical assistance and advising. The Department of Transportation has launched a new pilot program that offers funding for project…
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