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Kansas Owner of Construction Firms Sentenced to Two Years in Prison for Employment Tax...
A Kansas woman was sentenced yesterday to two years in prison for willfully failing to account for and pay over employment taxes to the IRS in connection with three construction firms that she
REPS LIEU AND SHERMAN URGE HUD TO CHANGE POLICY PREVENTING DISABLED VETS FROM GETTING...
Congressman Ted W. Lieu (D-Los Angeles County) and Congressman Brad Sherman (CA-32) called for the Department of
U.S. Department of the Treasury, IRS Release Guidance to Build out U.S. Clean Vehicle...
The U.S. Department of the Treasury and Internal Revenue Service (IRS) released additional guidance under President Biden’s Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) to lower Americans’ energy bills by providing
NEW YORK STATE DEPARTMENT OF LABOR ANNOUNCES PARTNERSHIP WITH CAREERS THROUGH CULINARY ARTS PROGRAM...
$360,000 Department of Labor Grant Will Support New York City-Based Workforce Development Program to Train Eligible Asylum Seekers for Jobs in Hospitality and Food Service Sectors. Builds on Governor Hochul's Effort to Help Connect Work-Eligible Migrants and Asylum Seekers with Job Opportunities at New York Businesses
HUD Publishes Proposed Rule to Promote Economic Development in Underserved Communities
The Notice of Proposed Rulemaking for HUD’s Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) and Indian Community
CASSIDY ANNOUNCES $61.2 MILLION IN HURRICANE KATRINA, IDA RELIEF
U.S. Senator Bill Cassidy, M.D. (R-LA) announced that Louisiana will receive $61,151,324.88 from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) in Hurricanes Katrina and Ida relief.
Smith, Wyden Announce Agreement on Tax Framework to Help Families and Main Street Businesses
Three-Year Proposal Would Help Families, Spur Innovation, Improve Economic Competitiveness, Boost Affordable Housing
McHenry to Secretary Fudge: Congress Will Carry Out Its Oversight Duties, We Will Get...
The House Financial Services Committee, led by Chairman Patrick McHenry (NC-10), is holding a hearing featuring Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Secretary Marcia Fudge.
Padilla, Lankford Introduce Bipartisan Legislation to Advance Tribal Parity in Federal Law
U.S. Senators Alex Padilla (D-Calif.) and James Lankford (R-Okla.) introduced bipartisan legislation to strengthen Tribal parity for the
HUD Makes $40.25 Million Available for Housing Counseling Agencies
Grants will expand housing counseling services and provide comprehensive financial literacy, homeownership, and affordable housing support to underserved communities.
PRESSLEY, BALLANTYNE, ADVOCATES CELEBRATE $2.4M SECURED FOR SOMERVILLE’S CLARENDON HILL HOUSING COMMUNITY
Congresswoman Ayanna Pressley (MA-07) visited Somerville to celebrate the $2.4 million in federal funding she secured to
DOE Finalizes Efficiency Standards for Residential Refrigerators and Freezers, Closing Out Remarkable Year of...
DOE Proposes New Rule For Energy Efficient Commercial Fans and Blowers and Finalizes Refrigerator and Freezer Standards with
Cook County Renters Can Apply for FEMA Assistance
Renters in Cook County with uninsured or under insured losses from the Sept. 17-18, 2023 severe storms and flooding can apply for FEMA assistance. FEMA’s assistance programs are designed to
Biden-Harris Administration Announces $174 Million to Support Energy Efficiency and Climate Resilience for Thousands...
Green and Resilient Retrofit Program grant and loan awards support improvements to HUD-assisted multifamily properties.
REP LIEU ANNOUNCES MORE THAN $627 MILLION IN FEDERAL GRANTS AWARDED TO COASTAL LA...
Congressman Ted W. Lieu (D-Los Angeles County) announced that in 2023, organizations and agencies within his district in Los
ICYMI: Warren Calls for Big National Investment to Lower Housing Costs, Stronger Protections for...
Warren: “Massachusetts and the rest of the country shouldn’t be left to address this crisis alone. It’s time for the federal
Missouri Reps. Cleaver, Luetkemeyer Introduce Bipartisan Bill to Modernize Rural Housing Programs
U.S. Representatives Emanuel Cleaver, II (D-MO) and Blaine Luetkemeyer (R-MO) announced the introduction of the Rural
DeLauro, Casey Introduce Eviction Prevention Act
Congresswoman Rosa DeLauro (CT-03) and Senator Bob Casey (D-PA) introduced the Eviction Prevention Act, legislation that would help low-income individuals get access to legal counsel if they are being evicted.
Dolton Disaster Recovery Center Moves to Larger Location at Former Melanie Fitness Center
The FEMA Disaster Recovery Center in the Dolton Park District Main Field House is moving to a larger, fixed location at the
ICYMI: SULLIVAN HIGHLIGHTS BILL TO HELP FIX HOUSING CRISIS FOR LOW- AND MIDDLE-INCOME ALASKANS...
U.S. Senator Dan Sullivan (R-Alaska) spoke on the Senate floor yesterday about the housing crisis in Alaska and across
