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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USDA Recognizes National Pollinator Week
The department affirms its commitment to protecting pollinators and their habitats. The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is recognizing National Pollinator Week from June 19 to 25 highlighting…
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FTA Invests in Passenger Ferry Services Updates
Two ferry grants programs were announced, making $220 million available. The Federal Transit Administration (FTA) announced that $220 million has been made available for passenger ferry service modernization.…
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GCI Communications Settles with FCC Over Rural Healthcare
The company will also develop training and compliance programs after violations. The Federal Communications Commission’s (FCC) Enforcement Bureau has announced a settlement with GCI Communication Corp. resolving an…
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