SBA: Intent to Award Funding for New VBOC in Idaho Announced
Award Will Expand Entrepreneurial Training and Resources for Idaho Veterans and Military Families Today, the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) announced its intent to award funding to establish a new Veterans Business Outreach Center (VBOC) in Idaho, creating a dedicated center that will expand access to entrepreneurial training, business counseling, and resources for veterans, service members, and military…
CDFI Fund: Request for Public Comment Issued on CDFI Program and NACA Program Applications
The U.S. Department of the Treasury, as part of its continuing effort to reduce paperwork and respondent burden, invites the general public and other Federal agencies to take this opportunity to comment on proposed and/or continuing information collections, as required by the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, Public Law 104-13 (44 U.S.C. 3506(c)(2)(A)). Currently, the…
CDFI Fund: Request for Public Comment Issued on Community Development Entity Certification Application
The U.S. Department of the Treasury, as part of its continuing effort to reduce paperwork and respondent burden, invites the general public and other Federal agencies to take this opportunity to comment on continuing information collections, as required by the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995. Currently, the Community Development Financial Institutions Fund (CDFI Fund), U.S….
CDFI Fund: Request for Public Comment Issued on Performance Progress Report and Financial Statement Audit Report Form
The U.S. Department of the Treasury, as part of its continuing effort to reduce paperwork and respondent burden, invites the general public and other Federal agencies to take this opportunity to comment on proposed and/or continuing information collections, as required by the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, Pub. L. No. 104-13 (44 U.S.C. 3506(c)(2)(A)). Currently,…
FEMA: More Than $1 Billion in Funding Approved Across the Nation to Help Communities Recover from Recent Disasters and Strengthen Resilience Against Future Disasters
Over the last three weeks, FEMA has announced the approval of over $1 billion in funding for Public Assistance, Hazard Mitigation Grant Program and Individual Assistance grants that will empower state-managed recovery and support resilience nationwide. With this funding, President Donald J. Trump is keeping his promise to reform federal disaster support and ensure that…
EDA: U.S. Department of Commerce Intends to Invest $47.3 Million in Disaster Supplemental Funding to Support Radiopharmaceutical Workforce Development in Florida
Today, the U.S. Department of Commerce announced that the Economic Development Administration (EDA) intends to award $47.3 million in Disaster Supplemental funding to the Florida Oncology and Radiopharmaceutical Growth Engine (FORGE) coalition to support workforce development in Florida. This award will create a national hub for radiopharmaceutical development, through the construction of manufacturing facilities to…
OCC: Agency Raises Concerns with California’s Climate Disclosure Laws as They Relate to Banks
The Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC) today submitted a letter to the California Air Resource Board (CARB) addressing the serious legal and policy concerns raised by two California climate disclosure laws. In light of these concerns, the letter urges CARB to clarify that national banks and federal savings associations (banks) are not…
EDA: U.S. Department of Commerce Intends to Invest $43.1 Million in Disaster Supplemental Funding to Support the Maritime Industry in Alaska
Today, the U.S. Department of Commerce announced that the Economic Development Administration (EDA) intends to award $43.1 million in Disaster Supplemental funding to the Wrangell Industry Transformation Coalition, to support the maritime industry in Alaska. This award will provide for the construction of a maritime industrial hub, the installation of a floating dock to accommodate…
FEMA: President Trump Approves Major Disaster Declaration for Florida
FEMA announced that federal disaster assistance is available to the state of Florida to supplement recovery efforts in the areas affected by Hurricane Isaias from Oct. 6-12, 2026. Public Assistance federal funding is available to the state, tribal and eligible local governments and certain nonprofit organizations on a cost-sharing basis for emergency work and the…
Census Bureau: Updates Announced to Current Population Survey Modernization Efforts
The U.S. Census Bureau announced today it will hold a webinar to share important updates about its Current Population Survey (CPS) modernization efforts. This joint project with the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) first launched in 2023. The aim is to implement changes to ensure the survey’s sustainability. Response rates for all household surveys, including the…