USDA allocates $89 million, primarily in loans, to enhance utilities in rural Tennessee
On August 18, 2025, the US Department of Agriculture revealed an investment of $89 million aimed at supporting rural communities in Tennessee through enhanced utility services and infrastructure improvements. These funds primarily consist of loans. Duck River Electric Membership Corporation, located in Shelbyville, stands out as a key player in this investment, receiving the bulk […]
Memphis group allocates $50K for bail assistance for nonviolent offenders following a man’s death in jail.
Memphis Organization Allocates $50,000 for Bail in Honor of Deceased Inmate Just City, a Memphis-based organization, has earmarked $50,000 to assist with bail for low-level offenders. This initiative comes as a tribute to Rockez McDaniel, a 33-year-old who tragically died while awaiting arrest at the Shelby County Jail. McDaniel had been charged with misdemeanors related […]
Senate’s version of the significant bill allocates billions for Marshall Space Flight Center
As lawmakers on Capitol Hill continue discussions surrounding President Donald Trump’s significant bill, reports indicate that the Senate’s version allocates substantial funding to the Marshall Space Flight Center (MSFC) in North Alabama for NASA-related projects. According to a document released by the Senate Commerce Committee on Thursday, MSFC is designated to receive $100 million for […]
Maricopa County allocates $130,000 for ‘community solutions’ in East Valley | Arizona
(The Center Square) – The Maricopa County Board of Supervisors voted Wednesday to allocate $130,000 in taxpayer money for various purposes in the East Valley through the county’s “Community Solutions” fund. $100,000 will go to the International Dark Sky Discovery Center to support children's education and admission fees, $10,000 will be used to “improve signage” […]
Teachers discuss Flagstaffâs cost of living as FUSD board allocates one-time funds for employee stipends | Education
After discussion about facility needs and Flagstaff's cost of living, the Flagstaff Unified School District (FUSD) Board of Trustees approved a proposal to use lump sum money for staff stipends at Tuesday's meeting. The money is the first half of the funding allocated to school districts from one-time state aid grants distributed to Arizona schools […]
News Flash • Maricopa County Allocates $1 Million to Help Ho
The Maricopa County Board of Supervisors voted unanimously at its Oct. 18 meeting to approve an agreement to provide $1 million in funding to homeowners in the Town of Guadalupe to assist with home repairs. The average repair cost is estimated at $20,000 per home, and the funding is expected to help at least 50 […]
Goodyear allocates $2 million for affordable housing
On January 10, the Maricopa County Board of Supervisors voted unanimously to allocate $2 million to develop an affordable housing community for seniors in Goodyear. Suncrest Vista, a new community, will be located south of the southeast corner of Loop 303 and Van Buren Street, near multiple grocery and retail stores. The facility is scheduled […]
Gov. Hobbs allocates $41M for border county law enforcement agencies
SIERRA VISTA — Arizona Gov. Katie Hobbs announced on Wednesday more than $41 million in funding to help Cochise County law enforcement investigate border-related crimes during a visit to Sierra Vista. Mr. Hobbes met with Cochise County law enforcement and elected officials from Cochise University’s Sierra Vista campus to announce funding that includes an additional […]
State allocates 100% of 2024 Affordable Housing Tax Credits in 2023
Posted by: Staff June 7, 2023 First Initiative Aimed at Rapidly Building More Affordable Homes in Arizona Phoenix, Arizona – The Arizona Department of Housing (ADOH) today announced it has allocated more than $22 million in 2023 of the 2024 federal Low Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC). The state is taking this unusual step to […]
ADOT allocates $50.5 million for road repairs across the state
Thanks to a $50.5 million redistribution from the Arizona Department of Transportation, the large potholes and bare roads that dot the state may be repaired sooner than expected. After a particularly harsh winter, the funds will be used to repave 23 pavements. Most of them are concentrated in northern Arizona. Work on these projects is […]