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FTC

FTC Sues to Stop Loctite, Liquid Nails Construction Adhesive Merger

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The Federal Trade Commission sued to block Henkel AG & Co. KGaA (Henkel), the manufacturer of the industry-leading Loctite brand construction adhesives, from acquiring Loctite’s main
U.S. Senator Elizabeth Warren

Senators Warren, Wyden Push DOJ, FTC to Closely Scrutinize Massive Compass-Anywhere Real Estate Merger,...

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U.S. Senators Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.), Ranking Member of the Senate Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs Committee, and
U.S. Department of the Treasury

Treasury’s Office of Cybersecurity and Critical Infrastructure Protection Issues Annual Consumer Advisory on Holiday...

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The U.S. Department of the Treasury’s Office of Cybersecurity and Critical Infrastructure Protection (OCCIP) released its annual holiday
HUD - U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development

New HUD Study Exposes Impact of Biden Border Crisis on Housing Affordability

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A new Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) report, “Worst Case Housing Needs 2025,” says the flood of foreign-born individuals who entered our country illegally during
Congresswoman Marilyn Strickland

Strickland Secures $700K for Clean Water in Roy

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Congresswoman Marilyn Strickland (WA-10) announced $700,000 in federal funding for the City of Roy’s Water Infrastructure Project. “Every community deserves access to clean water,” said Strickland. “Securing this federal funding will help hundreds of

ICYMI: Boyle Leads Effort to Restore Funding and Advance Path Forward for Chinatown Stitch...

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Congressman Brendan F. Boyle (PA-02) today brought together local officials, community leaders, and advocates at the Crane Center to outline a path forward for the Chinatown Stitch project following the Trump administration and Congressional Republicans’ decision to rescind roughly $150 million in previously awarded federal funding

Rep. Aguilar Announces Over $7 Million for Improvements to San Bernardino International Airport

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The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) grants will provide San Bernardino International Airport with $4,285,081 for the Reconstruct Portion of Taxiway “A” Project and $3,111,923 for the Airfield Slurry & Paint Project
Congresswoman Pramila Jayapal

Jayapal Helps Secure $4.4 Million for Recycling Program for the City of Shoreline

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U.S. Representative Pramila Jayapal (WA-07) is announcing $4,448,848 in grant funding for the City of Shoreline’s establishment of the Shoreline Reuse Center, through the
DOE

Energy Department Announces $11 Million in Awards to Develop HALEU Transportation Packages

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The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) today announced $11 million in awards to five U.S. companies to develop and license
HUD - U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development

HUD Launches Fair Housing Investigation into Boston’s Race-Based Housing Plan

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The Department of Housing and Urban Development’s (HUD) Office for Fair Housing and Equal Opportunity (FHEO) notified the City of Boston that it has initiated an investigation into the City’s
U.S. Senator Angus King

Senators Collins, King Announce More Than $6.5 Million for Economic Development Projects Across Maine

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U.S. Senators Susan Collins—Chair of the Senate Appropriations Committee—and Angus King announced that 10 Maine
Congresswoman Ayanna Pressley

Pressley Urges Investments in Affordability, Accessibility, Sustainability of Public Transportation, Including Fare-Free Transit

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Congresswoman Ayanna Pressley (MA-07), Co-Chair of the Future of Transportation Caucus, led 14 colleagues in sending a letter to

New York Department of State Announces Opening of $8 Million Local Government Efficiency Program

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Competitive Grant Opportunity Incentivizes Municipalities Aiming to Reduce Costs and Lower Tax Burden Efficiency Grant Will Help Enhance Productivity for Local Governments Facing Capacity Constraints. Municipalities Across the State Can Now Apply for Funding Through this Program

New Dems Urge the President to Immediately Address the Housing Crisis

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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.
Natural Resources

Unleashing Water Resources in California’s Central Valley

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The Bureau of Reclamation signed a Record of Decision modifying the long-term operations of California’s Central Valley Project. Chairman Bruce Westerman (R-Ark.) issued the following
FEMA

FEMA Assistance May Be Available to Help with Rent

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Missouri residents in Bollinger, Butler, Cape Girardeau, Carter, Cooper, Dunklin, Howell, Iron, Mississippi, New Madrid, Oregon, Ozark, Reynolds, Ripley, Scott, Shannon, Stoddard, Vernon,
Congressman Dan Newhouse

Newhouse Introduces Legislation to Strengthen Urban Canals

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Rep. Dan Newhouse (R-WA) introduced the Urban Canal Modernization Act alongside Reps. Mike Simpson (R-ID), Adam Gray (D-CA), and Russ Fulcher (R-ID) to help the Bureau of
U.S. Senator Charles Schumer

AS LOCAL ROCHESTER & WNY ORGANIZATIONS FEAR TRUMP CUTS WILL LEAD TO HOMELESSNESS SURGE,...

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Congress Has Authorized Millions In Community-Based Grants Through Federal “Continuum Of Care” Program That Currently
Congressman Emanuel Cleaver

Reps. Cleaver, Rose Introduce Bipartisan Bill to Lower Housing Costs, Increase Supply Nationwide

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U.S. Representatives Emanuel Cleaver, II (D-MO), Ranking Member of the Housing & Insurance Subcommittee, and John

Coastal Millwork, Risley Padula Construction become first tenants at Blue Clay Business Park

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On Wednesday, November 19, New Hanover County’s Blue Clay Business Park officially welcomed its first occupants to the complex. Coastal Millwork Supply Co. and its sister company, Risley Padula Construction Inc., held an open house at the companies’ newly finished 68,000-square-foot facility.

Business Real Estate Press Releases

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2026 RESO Board of Directors Announced

Nine open seats on the Real Estate Standards Organization (RESO) 2026 Board of Directors have been filled after an election by RESO’s membership. Director appointments and the board’s Executive Committee have also been selected for the next year.

Recent Gov & Nonprofit Real Estate Press Releases

What Really Determines How Quickly a Home Sells in Today’s Market?

If you ask ten homeowners how fast a house should sell, you’ll probably get ten different answers. Some expect offers on the weekend. Others brace themselves for months of showings and silence.