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U.S. Senator Charles Schumer

HANDS OFF UPSTATE NY’S JOB CORPS; STANDING IN ORLEANS COUNTY WITH FINGER LAKES STUDENTS,...

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Orleans County’s Iroquois Job Corps Center Provides Residential Workforce Training In Healthcare, Construction, Tech, And Other
FEMA

FEMA Hermit’s Peak/Calf Canyon Claims Office Releases Updated Program and Policy Guide (PPG) Version...

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The FEMA Hermit’s Peak/Calf Canyon Claims Office has updated its Program and Policy Guide (PPG) to Version 2.0, a comprehensive document outlining the claims process and
Senator Bill Cassidy

Cassidy Secures Over $70.3 Million for Louisiana in Latest FY 2026 Appropriations Bills

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U.S. Senator Bill Cassidy, M.D. (R-LA) announced he secured $70,286,000.00 in Congressionally Directed Spending (CDS) in the latest Fiscal Year (FY) 2026 Appropriations bills advanced by

Kelly Secures Major Arizona and Veteran Priorities in Senate MilCon-VA Funding Bill

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First Senate funding package of the year includes Kelly-led provisions to expand veterans’ health care access, prevent suicide, and support military installations across Arizona

Warnock Secures Critical Bipartisan Funding for Defense Projects Benefiting Georgia’s Military Communities

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U.S. Senator Reverend Raphael Warnock (D-GA) secured critical funding for defense projects benefiting Georgia’s servicemembers, military families, and base communities. The funding was secured in the military construction and veterans affairs appropriations bill, which is one of several legislative vehicles used to annually fund the federal government.
Natural Resources

Westerman and Golden Introduce Bipartisan Permitting Reform Legislation

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House Committee on Natural Resources Chairman Bruce Westerman (R-Ark.) and U.S. Rep. Jared Golden (D-Maine) introduced the Standardizing Permitting and Expediting Economic
U.S. Senator Mark Kelly

Kelly, Gallego Advance Arizona Rural Development and Public Safety Projects

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Ag bill includes more than $2.7 million for rural Arizona fire, police, and flood protection projects and major investments in food assistance, rural housing, Tribal colleges, and water

With Energy Costs Already Rising Under Trump And Americans Bracing For An 18% Increase...

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Senate Democratic Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY) and Senate Finance Committee Ranking Member Ron Wyden (D-OR) led Senate Democrats in introducing legislation to reverse the tax hikes on clean energy Republicans passed in their “Big, Ugly Betrayal,” which would raise energy costs for Americans by hundreds of dollars, kill almost a million jobs, and shrink GPD by $1.1 trillion
Congressman John Larson

Larson Joins Connecticut Coalition to End Homelessness to Blast Trump Homelessness Order and Call...

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Rep. John B. Larson (CT-01) joined the Connecticut Coalition to End Homelessness’ call for action with federal and state leaders

York City Public Housing Preservation Trust Announces Design-Build Team for $400 Million Modernization of...

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Following the Trust Board approval on July 8, the Trust can now move forward with executing a contract with Community Modernization Group to renovate over 1,000 apartments at the Brooklyn development

‘A hidden threat’: San Mateo lawmaker warns of rising groundwater risks, seeks study funding

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A Bay Area lawmaker is pushing for new federal legislation to study the threat rising groundwater poses — a hidden but growing environmental danger that experts say could worsen flooding, damage infrastructure, and contaminate drinking water.
Senator Mike Rounds

Rounds Advances Major Housing Wins for South Dakota in Committee Markup

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U.S. Senator Mike Rounds (R-S.D.) today successfully advanced key housing priorities for South Dakota during a bipartisan markup in the Senate Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs
FEMA

FEMA Announces Billions in Federal Funds to Empower States to Prepare for Disasters

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Over the coming weeks, FEMA is marking billions of dollars in federal funding available for state, local, tribal and territorial partners. This includes seven Notices of Funding Opportunity that

Horsford Opening Statement at Field Hearing on the One, Big, Ugly Law

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Thank you, Mr. Chairman – and welcome to my hometown, Las Vegas, Nevada. And before, I get into my remarks – Mr. Chairman, as you know, Senate Republicans unilaterally thrusted the gaming economy and its patrons into uncertainty with the unjust inclusion of the wagering loss

Tuberville Introduces Huntsville’s Bill Roark During HELP Hearing

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U.S. Senator Tommy Tuberville (R-AL)introduced Mr. Bill Roark of Huntsville, Alabama, as a witness appearing before the Senate Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions (HELP) Committee. The hearing was about empowering workers by expanding employee ownership.
Financial Services Republicans

Housing Subcommittee Explores Modern Solutions to the Housing Shortage

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The Subcommittee on Housing and Insurance, led by Subcommittee Chair Mike Flood (NE-01), held a hearing exploring bipartisan solutions to the housing shortage, such as modernizing the HOME Investment Partnership (HOME) Program which has not
HUD - U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development

HUD and Census Bureau Report New Residential Sales in June 2025

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The U.S. Census Bureau and the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development jointly announced the following new residential sales statistics for June 2025
U.S. Senator Mark Kelly

Kelly, Gallego Reintroduce Bipartisan Canadian Snowbirds Act to Boost Arizona Economy, Tourism

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This week, Arizona Senators Mark Kelly and Ruben Gallego reintroduced the Canadian Snowbirds Act, bipartisan, bicameral
DOE

DOE Announces Site Selection for AI Data Center and Energy Infrastructure Development on Federal...

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The forthcoming solicitations will drive innovation in reliable energy technologies, contribute to lower energy costs, and
Congresswoman Norma J. Torres

Congresswoman Torres FY26 Community Projects $21 Million to California’s 35th Congressional District

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U.S. Representative Norma J. Torres (CA-35) announced the inclusion of 15 Community Project Funding requests in the House

Business Real Estate Press Releases

Rebecca Jensen, President and CEO of MRED

MRED Becomes First MLS to Lead National Relaunch of Broker Public...

Broker Public Portal (BPP), the industry-led initiative formed by brokerages and multiple listing services (MLSs) to deliver a transparent, accurate, and consumer-first home search experience,

Recent Gov & Nonprofit Real Estate Press Releases

Buying Property At Auction

Buying Property At Auction: 5 Tips To Get The Best Deals

Purchasing real estate at auction presents a unique opportunity to acquire property, often below market value. This fast-paced environment demands thorough preparation and a clear strategy
FEMA

20 Years After Hurricane Katrina