CFPB: Guidance Issued to Root Out Tactics Which Charge People Fees for Subscriptions They Don’t Want
New circular addresses dark patterns and other tricks used by companies to confuse and deceive consumers enrolled in subscription services The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) issued a new circular affirming that companies offering “negative option” subscription services must comply with federal consumer financial protection law. Negative option programs include subscription services that automatically renew…
FEMA: Monterey, San Luis Obispo and Santa Barbara Counties Added to California Major Disaster Declaration
Monterey, San Luis Obispo and Santa Barbara counties have been added to the major federal disaster declaration for California’s severe storms and flooding, meaning residents who had damage or losses from the storms may now apply for FEMA disaster assistance. President Biden approved an emergency declaration after the Golden State was hit by waves of…
CDFI Fund: FY 2023 Capital Magnet Fund Funding Round Opens
Today the U.S. Department of the Treasury’s Community Development Financial Institutions Fund (CDFI Fund) opened the fiscal year (FY) 2023 funding round for the Capital Magnet Fund. Through the Capital Magnet Fund, the CDFI Fund competitively awards funds to Community Development Financial Institutions (CDFIs) and qualified non-profit housing organizations. These awards can be used to…
FEMA: President Biden Approves Major Disaster Declaration for Georgia
FEMA announced today that federal disaster assistance has been made available to the state of Georgia to supplement state and local recovery efforts in the areas affected by severe storms, straight-line winds, and tornadoes on Jan. 12, 2023. The President’s action makes federal funding available to affected individuals in Butts, Henry, Jasper, Meriwether, Newton, Spalding,…
EDA: $1.5 Million Invested for Water Infrastructure Improvements to Support Business Growth in Hawkins County, TN
Today, U.S. Secretary of Commerce Gina M. Raimondo announced that the Department’s Economic Development Administration (EDA) is awarding a $1.5 million grant to the First Utility District of Hawkins County, Tennessee, for water infrastructure improvements needed to support business growth. This grant will provide the reliable water service capacity needed for a major glass manufacturer…
EDA: $1.5 Million Invested for Water Infrastructure Improvements to Support Business Expansion in Eden, NC
Today, U.S. Secretary of Commerce Gina M. Raimondo announced that the Department’s Economic Development Administration (EDA) is awarding a $1.5 million grant to the city of Eden, North Carolina, to boost capacity for business growth by renovating the Eden sewer treatment facility. This grant will provide reliable water service necessary for a major pet food…
EDA: $794,472 Invested to Boost Business Growth in Coal-Impacted and Other Underserved Communities in Georgia
Today, the U.S. Department of Commerce’s Economic Development Administration (EDA) is awarding a $794,472 grant to the Georgia Southern University Research and Service Foundation, Inc., Statesboro, Georgia, to connect businesses in underserved areas of Georgia with the technical assistance they need to grow and thrive. This project will allow Georgia Southern University’s Georgia Enterprise Network…
FEMA: President Biden Approves Major Disaster Declaration for Alabama
FEMA announced today that President Joseph R. Biden, Jr. declared that federal disaster assistance has been made available to the state of Alabama to supplement state and local response efforts in the areas affected by severe storms, straight-line winds and tornadoes on Jan. 12, 2023. The President’s action makes federal funding available to affected individuals in…
FEMA: President Biden Approves Major Disaster Declaration for California
FEMA announced today that President Joseph R. Biden, Jr. declared on Jan. 14, that federal disaster assistance has been made available to the state of California to supplement state, local and tribal recovery efforts in the areas affected by severe winter storms, flooding, landslides, and mudslides beginning on Dec. 27, 2022, and continuing. The President’s action…
HUD: $568 Million Announced to Address Lead-Based Paint & Additional Housing-Related Hazards
In total, HUD has made more than $2.7 billion available to invest in healthy homes Today, the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) announced two historic Notices of Funding Opportunities (NOFOs) that will make homes healthier and safer for low-income families. With this investment, since 1993, HUD has made more than $2.7 billion…