Supports bipartisan legislation drafted by fellow senators. Chair of the Senate Commerce Committee Senator Maria Cantwell of Washington voiced her desire to move rail safety legislation through her…
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Additional Funding Allotted to American-Made Fertilizer Production
USDA received over 350 applications for the first rounds of the grant program. Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack announced this month that $29 million in funding will be added…
Read MoreUSDA Issues Equity in Farming Plan
The deputy secretary said, they want a systemic change. A commission on equity established by the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USD) provides 32 recommendations intended to advance “equity”…
Read MoreCommerce Secretary Speaks at School of Foreign Service
She highlights the long-term goals of CHIPS and Science Act. Secretary of Commerce Gina Raimondo spoke at the Georgetown School of Foreign Service recently, addressing investors, faculty, and…
Read MoreUSDA’s Highest Employee Honor Awarded
40 winners were nominated by fellow employees for Secretary Honor Awards. Secretary Tom Vilsack recently presented 40 employee teams at the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) with the…
Read MoreSecretary Buttigieg Calls for Freight Rail Reforms
EPA orders Norfolk-Sothern to clean up toxic pollution. In the wake of the train derailment in East Palestine, Ohio, Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg has unveiled freight rail reforms. Freight…
Read More$660 Million in Funding Available for Port Development
Transportation Department publishes notice of funding opportunity for 2023 fiscal year. The Department of Transportation made $662 million available this week for the development of port infrastructure for…
Read MorePresident Appoints New Economic Adviser
Lael Brainard was vice chair of the Federal Reserve System. President Biden has named a replacement for Brian Deese as his primary economic advisor. He has appointed Lael Brainard…
Read MoreDOT Invests $2.1 Billion in Critical Bridge Projects
Funding includes the revitalization of California’s Golden Gate Bridge. The Department of Transportation has announced the first distribution of funds from the Large Bridge Project Grant program. Created…
Read MoreCommerce Secretary Meets with Japanese Minister
Leaders discuss Japan’s advanced semiconductor production. Department of Commerce Secretary Gina Raimondo recently met with Japan’s Minister of Economy, Trade, and Industry Yasutoshi Nishimura in Washington regarding the…
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