HUD: 30th Anniversary of the Violence Against Women Act Commemorated
Five federal agencies affirm continued commitment to implement housing provisions under the Violence Against Women Act To commemorate the 30th anniversary of the Violence Against Women Act (VAWA), the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development today joined four federal agencies—the U.S. Department of Agriculture, U.S. Department of Justice, the U.S. Department of Treasury, and the…
ABA: 2024 Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Award Winners Announced
The American Bankers Association honored the winners of its 2024 ABA Diversity, Equity and Inclusion awards today at the association’s virtual 2024 DEI Summit, cohosted with Virginia Bankers Association and Maryland Bankers Association. These awards recognize ABA member banks for their internal-facing programs, leadership and activities focused on improving diversity, equity and inclusion within their workplace. “We are…
FEMA: President Biden Approves Major Disaster Declaration for Pennsylvania
FEMA announced today that federal disaster assistance is available to the commonwealth of Pennsylvania to supplement recovery efforts in the areas affected by Tropical Storm Debby from Aug. 9-10, 2024. The President’s action makes federal funding available to affected individuals in Lycoming, Potter, Tioga and Union counties. Assistance can include grants for temporary housing and…
SBA: Cyber Prize Competition Winner Selected
Delaware SBDC To Receive $350K for Outstanding Leadership in Cybersecurity Planning for Small Businesses Today, Administrator Isabel Casillas Guzman, head of the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) and the voice in President Biden’s Cabinet for America’s more than 34 million small businesses, announced(Link is external) (video) that the Delaware Small Business Development Center (SBDC) has been selected to receive a $350,000 prize to…
HUD: Regulations Updated to Lower Housing Costs and Build Safe and Affordable Manufactured Homes
HUD marks 50 years of the Manufactured Home Construction and Safety Standards, while announcing the most extensive updates in more than three decades to modernize manufactured home features, increase consumer demand, and expand America’s affordable housing supply. The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) announced today the most extensive update to the Manufactured Home Construction…
ABA: Foundation Joins with Government Agencies to Launch New Infographic Warning Consumers about Cryptocurrency Scams
The ABA Foundation, in collaboration with the Federal Bureau of Investigation, Commodity Futures Trading Commission, Securities and Exchange Commission, Internal Revenue Service – Criminal Investigation, Department of Homeland Security, U.S. Secret Service, Financial Crimes Enforcement Network and Financial Industry Regulatory Authority today released a new infographic warning consumers about the increasing threat of cryptocurrency investment scams. According…
Census Bureau: Income, Poverty and Health Insurance Coverage in the U.S. Data Released for 2023
The U.S. Census Bureau today announced that real median household income increased by 4.0% between 2022 and 2023. This is the first statistically significant annual increase in real median household income since 2019. The official poverty rate fell 0.4 percentage points, to 11.1%, in 2023. The Supplemental Poverty Measure (SPM) rate in 2023 was 12.9%,…
SBA: Application Window Opens for Lenders to Fill Gaps in Credit Markets
Nonbank Licenses Will Enable SBA Loan Guarantees to Spur Lending in Underserved Communities and for Green Investments Today, Administrator Isabel Casillas Guzman, head of the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) and the voice in President Biden’s Cabinet for America’s more than 34 million small businesses, opened applications for non-traditional lenders to secure an SBA Small Business Lending Company (SBLC)…
HUD: $10 Million Awarded to Protect and Empower Low-Income Tenants
Funds will provide resources to support tenant organizations across the country. Today, the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) awarded $10 million in grants to expand tenant education opportunities and resources for low-income residents of homes supported by the Section 8 Project-Based Rental Assistance (PBRA) program. This funding will support capacity building efforts that…
HUD: More Than $6 Million Announced to Revitalize Communities with Distressed HUD-Assisted Housing
Choice Neighborhood Planning Grants will kickstart community-driven transformation plans that will benefit residents and local economies Today, the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) announced $6.5 million in Choice Neighborhoods Planning Grants for 13 communities in 11 states across America to redevelop severely distressed public housing or HUD-assisted housing, improve outcomes for residents,…