New Student Loan Repayment Plan Introduced
Over 4 million borrowers enrolled in new SAVE income-driven repayment (IDR) plan introduced by the Department of Education.
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U.S. Department of Education Promotes Educator Diversity
Department to host two events focused on educator diversity, the “Teach to Lead Summit” and “Conference on Equity in Opportunity.”
Georgia Receives Unemployment Insurance Equity Grant
U.S. Department of Labor awards Georgia over $3 million. Equity grants address barriers in accessing unemployment insurance.
DOI Celebrates Hualapai Water Rights Settlement
Enacted Hualapai Tribe Water Rights Settlement Act of 2022, resulting from a decade of negotiations aimed at reliable water supplies.
HUD Offers Housing Counseling for Maui Fire Victims
HUD emphasizes available HUD-certified housing counseling for victims of Maui wildfires. HUD-approved agencies offer onsite and virtual aid.
HUD Allocates Over $24M to Support Fair Housing Organizations
57 fair housing organizations to benefit through the Fair Housing Initiatives Program (FHIP). Funds primarily target multi-year grantees.
$113M Available In New HUD Housing Vouchers
HUD releases an extra $113 million in Housing Choice Vouchers for 9,500 families to combat rising rent costs.
HUD Announces $128 Million for Tribal Housing Investments
HUD announces 22 awards, totaling $128 million, for Tribal communities’ housing through Indian Housing Block Grant Competitive (IHBG).
DHS Increased Efforts against Firearm Trafficking to Mexico
Inter-agency collaboration emphasized as key to preventing weapon flow to criminal cartels as firearm seizures double compared to last year.
HHS Proposes Staffing Reforms for Nursing Homes
Friday, September 1, 2023 Executive Summary: Unedited Press Release Text: HHS Proposes Minimum Staffing Standards to Enhance Safety and Quality…