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EPA

EPA Releases New Resources to Help Protect Water Systems, Strengthen Cyber Resilience

National
This week, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) released new and updated planning tools that water systems across the country can use to help prevent and respond to cybersecurity

The Senate’s Confirmation of Craig Trainor to Lead HUD’s Office of Fair Housing and...

National
Last night, the Senate voted to confirm a package of 107 nominees that included Craig Trainor to be Assistant Secretary for Fair Housing and Equal Opportunity (FHEO) at the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD).
NLIHC

Our Homes, Our Votes Nonpartisan Campaign Report Captures Lessons from Engaging Low-Income Communities in...

National
During National Voter Education Week, the National Low Income Housing Coalition’s (NLIHC) Our Homes, Our Votes (OHOV) nonpartisan campaign released a new report on effective
FEMA

Stay in Touch with FEMA

National
Wisconsin residents who applied for federal assistance may need to follow-up with FEMA for a variety of reasons such as to schedule an inspection or provide additional information or documents to move their application forward.
Senator Dan Sullivan

Coast Guard Authorization Advances in FY 2026 NDAA with Sullivan’s Alaska Priorities

National
U.S. Senator Dan Sullivan (R-Alaska), chairman of the Senate Commerce Coast Guard, Maritime and Fisheries Subcommittee, celebrated the Senate’s recent passage of the Fiscal Year 2026
DOE

Energy Department Announces Fusion Science and Technology Roadmap to Accelerate Commercial Fusion Power

National
The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) released its Fusion Science and Technology (FS&T) Roadmap, a national strategy to
NAR

NAR Statement on Zillow’s App for ChatGPT

National
The National Association of REALTORS® issued the following statement on Zillow's app for ChatGPT: "Implementing and integrating new technologies, like artificial intelligence (A.I.), into the home-buying and selling process has the potential to better serve consumers by enhancing the exposure of MLS listings

Young, Gallego Discuss Bill to Help First-Time Homebuyers on Fox News

National
Last night, U.S. Senators Todd Young (R-Ind.) and Ruben Gallego (D-Ariz.) joined Special Report on Fox News to discuss their bill to help more Americans buy their first home.
Natural Resources

Ranking Member Heinrich, Vice Chair Murray, 35 Senators Demand Trump Administration Restore $8 Billion...

National
Senators to Trump Administration officials: “Satisfying the President’s desire for political revenge and intimidation is not a
NAHB

Amid Market Challenges, Builder Expectations Rise in October

National
Even as builders continue to grapple with market and macroeconomic uncertainty, sentiment levels posted a solid gain in October as future sales expectations surpassed the 50-point breakeven mark for the first time since last January.
Why Phoenix Remains a Hot Spot for Homebuyers Despite Rising Costs

Why Phoenix Remains a Hot Spot for Homebuyers Despite Rising Costs

National
Phoenix has been one of the fastest-growing metro areas in the United States for years. People from across the country — especially from pricier coastal states — have flocked to Arizona’s
FHFA

U.S. Federal Housing Requests Input on New Strategic Plan

National
Consistent with its statutory requirements and President Trump’s executive orders, U.S. Federal Housing is asking the public for feedback on its proposed Strategic Plan for FY 2026–2030.
Congressman Mike Quigley

Quigley, Durbin, Duckworth, Kelly, Davis Demand Answers about Frozen Federal Funding for Chicago’s Red...

National
U.S. Representative and Transportation, Housing, and Urban Development Appropriations Subcommittee Member Mike Quigley
ULI

Carol Coletta Named Winner of 2025 ULI Prize for Visionaries in Urban Development

National
The Urban Land Institute (ULI) has selected Carol Coletta as the recipient of the 2025 ULI Prize for Visionaries in Urban Development, the most prestigious and respected honor in the
EPA

EPA Provides Path Forward for Smitty’s Supply Fire Cleanup: Smitty’s to Clean up Facility,...

National
After leading cleanup efforts for almost two months, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is entering into a consent order with Smitty’s Supply, Inc. to assume responsibility for the
Senator Bill Cassidy

Cassidy Supports National Defense Package, Secures Louisiana Investments

National
U.S. Senator Bill Cassidy, M.D. (R-LA) issued the following statement after voting to pass the Fiscal Year (FY) 2026 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA). “The Schumer Shutdown
Congressman John Larson

Larson Demands Trump Officials Reinstate Canceled Projects to Lower Energy Costs

National
Rep. John B. Larson (CT-01) demanded U.S. Secretary of Energy Chris Wright immediately reinstate funding for clean energy projects canceled by the Trump White House as political
NHC

National Housing Conference offers guidance to workers impacted by government shutdown on housing payments

National
David M. Dworkin, President and CEO of the National Housing Conference (NHC), today issued the following statement
Habitat

Habitat for Humanity applauds Senate passage of ROAD to Housing Act

National
A decade of fast-rising home prices is pushing homeownership out of reach for millions of low- and moderate-income households, but the solution isn’t as simple as building more homes. Habitat
NAR

NAR Applauds Senate Passage of the ROAD to Housing Act

National
The National Association of REALTORS® Executive Vice President and Chief Advocacy Officer Shannon McGahn issued the following statement after the United States Senate passed the Renewing

Recent Gov & Nonprofit Real Estate Press Releases

New Dems Urge the President to Immediately Address the Housing Crisis

52 New Dems led by Housing, Infrastructure, & Transportation Working Group Chair Norma Torres (CA-35) and Housing Task Force Chair Emilia Sykes (OH-13) penned a letter to President Trump urging the Administration to take immediate steps to help make housing more affordable and accessible for more Americans.