The U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) has announced the awarding of 152 grants to 90 American Indian and Alaska Native Tribes through its Coordinated Tribal Assistance Solicitation (CTAS), totaling more than $84 million. Attorney General Merrick B. Garland revealed these awards during a convening with Tribal leaders, advocates, media representatives, and federal officials, where discussions…
Mayor Eric Adams announced the successful transition of New York City’s entire fleet of 12,500 heavy-duty and off-road vehicles to renewable diesel, making NYC the first major city on the East Coast to achieve this milestone. This effort, part of the city’s larger sustainability plan, is projected to cut 162 million pounds of carbon dioxide…
On October 4, 2024, Governor Kathy Hochul announced a substantial investment of $52.1 million aimed at enhancing transportation services for older citizens and individuals with disabilities throughout New York State. This funding, administered by the New York State Department of Transportation under the Federal Transit Administration’s Section 5310 Program, supports 133 initiatives designed to improve…
President Joe Biden reported a significant milestone in the September Jobs Report, with over 250,000 new jobs added and unemployment dropping to 4.1%. He highlighted that his administration has overseen the creation of 16 million jobs, marking the lowest unemployment levels in half a century, and noted that inflation and interest rates are on a…
President Biden has granted a Presidential Permit to Southwebb Bridge Company LLC to construct, maintain, and operate a new vehicular and pedestrian border crossing near Laredo, Texas, at the U.S.-Mexico border. The permit authorizes the Laredo 4/5 International Bridge, including associated border facilities, under specific conditions and compliance with federal, state, and local regulations. This…
NY State Governor Hochul Announces Tentative Labor Agreements With Two Units of Police Benevolent Association of the New York State Troopers Representing Approximately 4000 Employees Governor Kathy Hochul today announced a tentative contract agreement between the State of New York and two units represented by the Police Benevolent Association of the New York State Troopers,…
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