Census Bureau: Initial Plan for Conducting 2030 Census Released
The U.S. Census Bureau today released the first version of the 2030 Census Operational Plan, along with an interactive tool for exploring it. This plan documents the initial, high-level design for the next census, outlining the breadth of work needed to conduct and support a quality population and housing count. Future iterations of the plan will describe the…
ABA: Foundation Launches Guide for Nonprofits on Forming Bank Partnerships
The American Bankers Association Foundation today released a new resource for nonprofit organizations on how to establish and maintain bank partnerships. The guide, “The Power of Collaboration: A Guide for Nonprofits to Partner with Banks,” aims to help organizations learn more about the business of banking and how to foster strong, mutually beneficial partnerships that can lift…
CDFI Fund: Dietrich Douglas Named Acting Director of CDFI Fund Following Director Pravina Raghavan’s Resignation
The U.S. Department of the Treasury has named Dietrich Douglas as the Acting Director of the Community Development Financial Institutions Fund (CDFI Fund). Mr. Douglas currently serves as Legal Counsel for the CDFI Fund. “With the best interest of the CDFI Fund, the community development finance sector, and the communities we serve in mind, I…
Federal Bank Regulatory Agencies Seek Further Comment on Interagency Effort to Reduce Regulatory Burden
The federal bank regulatory agencies today announced their fourth notice requesting public comment to reduce regulatory burden. The Economic Growth and Regulatory Paperwork Reduction Act requires the agencies to review their regulations at least once every 10 years to identify outdated, unnecessary, or unduly burdensome regulatory requirements for their supervised institutions. To facilitate this review,…
HUD: Disaster Aid and Financial Flexibility Delivered for Missouri Residents Impacted by Natural Disasters
U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Secretary Scott Turner announced the availability of federal disaster assistance to the State of Missouri to supplement recovery efforts in the areas affected by the severe storms, straight-line winds, tornadoes and flooding from March 30 – April 8, 2025. “HUD serves every American and works alongside communities…
HUD: Disaster Aid and Financial Flexibilty Delivered for Iowa Residents Impacted by Natural Disasters
U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Secretary Scott Turner announced the availability of federal disaster assistance to the State of Iowa to supplement recovery efforts in the areas affected by the severe winter storm on March 19, 2025. “HUD serves every American and works alongside communities to help rebuild homes, neighborhoods, and businesses…
HUD: Disaster Aid and Financial Flexibility Delivered for Kansas Residents Impacted by Natural Disasters
U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Secretary Scott Turner announced the availability of federal disaster assistance to the State of Kansas to supplement recovery efforts in the areas affected by the severe winter storm, straight-line winds, flooding and wildfires from March 14-19, 2025. “HUD serves every American and works alongside communities to help…
HUD: Disaster Aid and Financial Flexibility Provided for Nebraska Residents Impacted by Natural Disasters
U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Secretary Scott Turner announced the availability of federal disaster assistance to the State of Nebraska to supplement recovery efforts in the areas affected by the severe winter storm and straight-line winds from March 18-19, 2025. “HUD serves every American and works alongside communities to help rebuild homes,…
Census Bureau: New Credit Access and Opportunity Data Released
The U.S. Census Bureau and Opportunity Insights (a nonpartisan, nonprofit organization based at Harvard University) today released new data including credit scores, delinquency rates, credit card balances, and mortgage and student loan balances by county, race and class (parental income) for children born between 1978 and 1985. Users can explore the data on the interactive Opportunity…
ICBA: ICBA Urges Congress to Build on Pro-Agriculture Policies in Testimony Before House Agriculture Committee
The Independent Community Bankers of America (ICBA) today testified before Congress on the importance of community banks to the nation’s agriculture credit markets and how policymakers can enhance the new farm bill. Testifying before the House Agriculture Committee’s Subcommittee on General Farm Commodities, Risk Management, and Credit, Brian Gilbert of First National Bank in Sioux Falls, S.D.,…