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NEW YORK STATE DEPARTMENT OF LABOR ANNOUNCES NEW GUIDANCE TO PROTECT OUTDOOR WORKERS FROM EXTREME...
The New York State Department of Labor (NYSDOL) today announced the release of new comprehensive guidance to help employers better protect outdoor workers during extreme cold weather. This initiative builds on NYSDOL's ongoing efforts to ensure the safety of outdoor workers during extreme weather events
Biden-Harris Administration Announces Over $735M in Selections for Clean Heavy-Duty Vehicles as Part of...
70 applicants tentatively selected to receive funding for over 2,400 zero-emission heavy-duty vehicles, along with
Amata Welcomes $470,821 in Federal Transportation Safety Funds
Congresswoman Uifa’atali Amata is welcoming notice of $470,821 for the American Samoa Department of Public Safety from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), part of
U.S. Department of the Treasury Releases Final Rules on Investment Tax Credit to Produce...
Final rules will provide additional clarity and certainty for project developers, helping to produce more clean power, build a strong clean energy economy, and create good-paying jobs.
RI Delegation Announces $31.9 Million to Reduce Greenhouse Gas Emissions in Construction Projects
U.S. Senators Jack Reed and Sheldon Whitehouse and Congressmen Seth Magaziner and Gabe Amo today announced a new $31,933,577 Low-Carbon Transportation Materials grant for the Rhode Island
USDA Announces Investments for Tribal Communities and Acequias and Finalizes Agreements with Irrigation Districts...
Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack announced next steps and selections within the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA)
FEMA Aid Tops $2.9 Million for Response Costs and Infrastructure Repairs Following 2024 South...
In just over three months since President Biden’s major disaster declaration for South Dakota, FEMA has approved more than $2.9
Biden-Harris Administration Announces $1,325,000 of Clean Ports Investments in South Carolina as Part of...
EPA’s Clean Ports Program to fund 55 zero-emission port equipment, infrastructure, and planning projects across the nation
PUBLIC COMMENT PERIOD IS OPEN FOR NEW BOND ACT-FUNDED GRANT PROGRAM TO MITIGATE FLOODING...
New Resilient Watersheds Grant Program Will Bring State-of-the-Art Resiliency Plans into Action. Builds on the Success of the Resilient NY Program that Delivers Innovative Solutions for Flood Abatement
Delegation Applauds $104 Million for Alaska Port and Maritime Infrastructure Projects
U.S. Senators Lisa Murkowski and Dan Sullivan (both R-Alaska), and Representative Mary Sattler Peltola (D-Alaska), announced today that six coastal communities in Alaska will receive more
FEMA Extends Deadline for Local Governments and Nonprofits in Georgia to Request Public Assistance...
At the request of the state of Georgia, FEMA extended the time that local governments, houses of worship and other private
Additional $25 million from sale of New Hanover Regional Medical Center transferred to Endowment
NHW Healthcare, Inc., the wind-down entity for New Hanover Regional Medical Center, has transferred an additional $25 million from the sale of New Hanover Regional Medical Center (NHRMC) to the New Hanover Community Endowment
EPA Emergency Order Compels Havasu Water Company to Act to Protect Public Health, Ensure...
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has issued an Emergency Administrative Order under the authority of the Safe
Congressman Cohen Announces $8.6 Million Grant to Vanderbilt University Intermodal Mobility Consortium
Congressman Steve Cohen (TN-9), a senior member of the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, today
Balancing Budgets Amidst Rising Living Costs
Budgeting in the current economic climate can feel extremely daunting. The cost of living is skyrocketing, placing pressure on both individuals and families to stay afloat. With prices rising across the board, from groceries to energy bills, people are
Norton, Van Hollen Introduce Bill to Make Union Station Eligible for Funding Under Federal...
Congresswoman Eleanor Holmes Norton (D-DC) and Senator Chris Van Hollen (D-MD) today introduced a bill to make the Union Station Redevelopment Corporation (USRC), a nonprofit
What to Consider When Building a Vacation Home in the Smoky Mountains
The Smoky Mountains have become a prime spot for vacationers looking to reconnect with nature and relax in peaceful surroundings. Many families and individuals are now choosing to
NEW YORK STATE LANDMARKS TO BE ILLUMINATED TEAL AND PURPLE TO MARK SUICIDE PREVENTION...
Solemn Recognition Coincides with $5 Million Campaign to Raise Awareness of the Statewide 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline. The state Office of Mental Health today announced that bridges and landmarks across New York will be lit in purple and teal tonight, Wednesday, Sept. 18, to mark Suicide Prevention Month.
Biden-Harris Administration Announces $117 Million in Grants Available to Advance Recycling Infrastructure and Prevent...
Sept. 16, as part of President Biden’s Investing in America agenda, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency announced
Kaptur Announces $4.3 Million in Federal Funding to Boost Clean Energy and Energy Efficiency...
Congresswoman Marcy Kaptur (OH-09), Ranking Member of the House Appropriations Subcommittee on Energy and Water
