FEMA launches $250M grant program for drone security
FEMA awarded $250 million through its counter-drone grant program to help states protect airspace around FIFA World Cup.
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NIST secures boosted $1.85B budget request under appropriations agreement
Congress advanced a $1.85 billion budget for NIST, expanding investments in AI, cybersecurity and facility construction.
Federal approval gives Iowa new flexibility over education dollars
Iowa is the first state approved for a federal waiver, consolidating select federal programs into a block grant through 2028.
DOT restructures permitting process for deepwater ports
DOT is transferring deepwater port licensing authority while streamlining NEPA reviews under White House direction.
DOE unveils $2.7B in awards to strengthen national energy generation
DOE is investing more than $2.7 billion to expand U.S. uranium enrichment, advancing LEU and HALEU capacity nationwide.
Proposed federal workforce changes raise alarms for emergency response
Leaked DHS emails suggest FEMA may cut more than 10,800 jobs in 2026, raising concerns about disaster readiness.
New USDA framework seeks to simplify grant applications
USDA has streamlined its grant and cooperative agreement rules, significantly reducing its 2,200 pages of guidance.
Texas unveils $1.4B rural healthcare transformation plan
Texas will distribute $1.4 billion to modernize rural healthcare, supporting facilities, providers and telehealth.
EPA announces $240M in loans for Pacific Northwest water infrastructure projects
EPA has approved $240 million in loans to modernize drinking water and wastewater systems in Oregon and Washington.
USDOT delivers nearly $1B to improve multimodal networks, public safety
USDOT is awarding nearly $1 billion for local safety projects, funding upgrades to intersections and multimodal networks.
