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FORT WASHINGTON, PA — First-time homebuyers accounted for 49% of Newrez’s purchase mortgages in 2025 despite persistent affordability pressures, reflecting continued demand for homeownership even as buyers face higher home …
New Data Shows First-Time Buyers Hold Near Half of Loans Read More
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Federal Emergency Management Agency has released nearly $13.5 million in disaster recovery funding for Pennsylvania, including about $13 million for the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center …
FEMA Releases $13.5M for Pennsylvania Recovery Efforts Read More
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The U.S. Department of Agriculture is expanding disaster assistance and commodity loan programs for farmers and ranchers, increasing support for livestock producers, orchardists and crop growers under …
USDA Expands Farm Safety Net Under 2025 Tax Law Read More
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The U.S. Department of Agriculture has completed the largest annual investment in the history of its Patrick Leahy Farm to School Grant Program, awarding nearly $20 million …
USDA Awards Record $20 Million for Farm-to-School Projects Read More
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The United States Mint will begin sales July 16 of a limited-edition series of Liberty Bell-shaped gold coins and silver medals, marking the first non-round coins and …
U.S. Mint Releases Liberty Bell Coins for Nation’s 250th Read More
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The U.S. Department of Labor has awarded nearly $162 million through five cooperative agreements to expand Registered Apprenticeship programs in shipbuilding, defense, artificial intelligence, semiconductors, telecommunications, information …
Labor Department Awards $162M to Expand Apprenticeships Read More
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The U.S. Department of Transportation awarded $1.73 billion to 127 roadway, transit, rail, port and aviation projects across states, territories and the District of Columbia, directing most …
DOT Awards $1.73B for 127 Infrastructure Projects Read More
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The U.S. Forest Service approved the environmental review for South32 Hermosa Inc.’s proposed $3.3 billion zinc and manganese mining project in southern Arizona, advancing a development expected …
USDA Clears $3.3 Billion Arizona Critical Minerals Project Read More
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The U.S. Departments of the Interior and Commerce have finalized a rule rescinding the longstanding regulatory definition of “harm” under the Endangered Species Act, narrowing the scope …
Interior, Commerce Finalize ESA Rule Rescinding ‘Harm’ Definition Read More
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The U.S. Department of Education has opened 20 investigations into school districts over possible failures to report and address staff-on-student sexual misconduct, expanding federal scrutiny of how …
Education Department Opens 20 School Misconduct Probes Read More