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ASE

Energy Efficiency Key to Reaching 50% Energy Bill Reduction Goal

National
The Alliance to Save Energy (ASE) today released a new brief, Maximizing Energy Efficiency: A Path to Lower Costs, Stronger Grid Resilience, and Smarter Government Spending, which

APPLICATIONS NOW AVAILABLE FOR $60 MILLION IN GREEN RESILIENCY GRANTS

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President & CEO Maureen A. Coleman announced that the New York State Environmental Facilities Corporation is now accepting applications for the next round of Green Resiliency Grants. Governor Kathy Hochul made $60 million available for vital stormwater management and resilient infrastructure projects in flood-prone communities across New York State.
Senator Bill Cassidy

Cassidy Announces Over $21.8 Million for Hurricanes Ida, Laura Recovery

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U.S. Senator Bill Cassidy, M.D. (R-LA) announced Louisiana will receive $21,879,841.94 from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) in reimbursement for permanent repairs and

Stanton Introduces Bipartisan Bill to Reverse Trump’s Elimination of Critical Natural Disaster Mitigation Funds

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Congressmen Greg Stanton and Rob Bresnahan, Jr. (R-PA) introduced legislation requiring the Federal Emergency Management Agency to disburse funding through the Building Resilient Infrastructure and Communities (BRIC) program to help states prepare against natural disasters.
Congressman Steve Cohen

Congressman Cohen Leads a Letter Urging HUD Secretary to Reinstate Green and Resilient Retrofit...

National
Congressman Steve Cohen (TN-9) led a letter to U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development Secretary Scott Turner on
EPA

EPA Meets with Water Systems During Water Week

National
Earlier this week, as part of annual Water Week, when water professionals gather to discuss priority issues impacting the industry, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Senior

NYCHA and Partners Close on Financing for $391 Million PACT Project to Renovate the...

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This financial closing is a key milestone in the renovation of 877 apartments across 10 residential buildings in the Eastchester neighborhood of the Bronx. The entire campus will receive comprehensive renovations and quality of life improvements for residents, including apartments, shared spaces, grounds, and building infrastructure

Chesapeake Bay Foundation Thanks Maryland Legislators for Preserving Clean Water Funding

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Over the past week, members of the Maryland House of Delegates and Senate each approved versions of the State Fiscal Year 2026 operating budget, which preserve funding for key agencies and programs that support restoration of the Chesapeake Bay.
Congresswoman Eleanor Holmes Norton

Norton, Van Hollen Introduce Bill to Make Union Station Eligible for Funding Under Federal...

National
Congresswoman Eleanor Holmes Norton (D-DC) and Senator Chris Van Hollen (D-MD) today introduced a bill to make the Union Station Redevelopment Corporation (USRC), a nonprofit

Heinrich Demands USDA Secretary Reverse the Trump-Musk Terminations of Forest Service Workers Responsible for...

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U.S. Senator Martin Heinrich (D-N.M.) sent a letter to U.S. Department of Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins and U.S. Forest Service Chief Tom Schultz demanding that USDA reverse its terminations of Forest Service workers responsible for protecting our communities from wildfires.
DOE

U.S. Department of Energy Unveils Updated Hydrogen Program Plan

National
The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) today announced its updated Hydrogen Program Plan, a foundational resource for advancing research, development, demonstration, and

Murphy, Blumenthal, Lamont Announce Start Of Hartford Dutch Point Viaduct Rehabilitation Project On I-9

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U.S. Senators Chris Murphy (D-Conn.) and Richard Blumenthal (D-Conn.) on Monday joined Governor Ned Lamont and Connecticut Transportation Commissioner Garrett Eucalitto in announcing that the Connecticut Department of Transportation has begun construction on the Dutch Point Viaduct rehabilitation project on Interstate 91 southbound in Hartford.
Congressman Emanuel Cleaver

Reps. Cleaver, Pingree, Adams, McGovern, and 80+ House Democrats Condemn USDA for Canceling Programs...

National
This week, U.S. Representatives Emanuel Cleaver, II (D-MO), Chellie Pingree (D-ME), Alma Adams (D-NC), and James
ASE

Report: Urgent Need to Expand Energy Supply to Meet Rapidly Growing Demand

National
Electricity demand in the United States is projected to surge by an unprecedented amount over the coming decade, according to data released today by S&P Global Commodity Insights. This rapid

What People Forget to Consider When Making Big Life Changes

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Life is full of transitions, from moving to a new city, changing careers, or starting a family. While excitement and anticipation often take center stage, there are many overlooked factors that can make or break the experience. Whether it’s emotional, financial, or logistical considerations, forgetting key aspects can lead to unnecessary stress and regret. Here are some crucial things people often forget when making big life changes.
Congresswoman Norma J. Torres

Congresswoman Norma Torres Reintroduces Thriving Communities Act

National
Congresswoman Norma Torres (CA-35), a senior member of the Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, and Related Agencies Subcommittee on Appropriations, reintroduced
DOE

ICYMI: Secretaries Wright and Burgum Join American Energy Workers in Applauding President Trump’s Leadership...

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U.S. Secretary of Energy Chris Wright and U.S. Secretary of the Interior Doug Burgum, both leaders of the National Energy
Bill Fowler - SourceRE

Hive MLS and SourceRE Announce Investment and Long-Term Partnership

National
Hive MLS, one of the nation’s fastest-growing Multiple Listing Services (MLS), has announced an investment and long-term partnership with SourceRE, a leading provider of MLS data
AGC

CONSTRUCTION OUTLAYS SLIP IN JANUARY AS POTENTIAL WIDESPREAD TARIFFS THREATEN TO PUSH BACK INVESTMENT...

National
Spending Declines for Manufacturing, Educational, and Multifamily Construction, Outweighing Gains in Single-Family Homebuilding

First Ever NY College Public Safety Symposium Works to Enhance Public Safety on Campuses...

National
Joint Effort between the NYS Office for the Prevention of Domestic Violence and the Division of State Police Will Bring 200 Campus Leaders and First Responders Together

Business Real Estate Press Releases

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Real Estate Titan Ben Caballero Sets a New World Record –...

Ben Caballero has done it for the fourth time. The nation’s most productive real estate agent and a three-time world record title holder for new home sales has obliterated his own world record,

Recent Gov & Nonprofit Real Estate Press Releases

Auckland Home Renovation Boom: What’s Driving the Trend in 2025?

If you’d told me ten years ago that Auckland would become one of the busiest home renovation markets in the Southern Hemisphere, I might’ve raised an eyebrow. Fast forward to 2025, and I’m sitting in back-to-back meetings with homeowners looking to reimagine the spaces they’ve lived in for decades.