New Building Codes Initiative will boost resilience to the impacts of climate change, lower utility bills for homes and businesses, and prioritize underserved communities Today, the Biden-Harris Administration is announcing a National Initiative to Advance Building Codes that will help state, local, Tribal, and territorial governments adopt the latest, current […]
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President Biden Announces New Actions to Ease the Burden of Housing Costs
New Biden-Harris Administration Housing Supply Action Plan To Help Close the Housing Supply Gap in Five Years As President Biden said last week, tackling inflation is his top economic priority. Today, President Biden is releasing a Housing Supply Action Plan to ease the burden of housing costs over time, by […]
Labor dispute costs city of Jacksonville Beach $250K
JACKSONVILLE BEACH, Fla. – The News4Jax ITEAM is getting a better idea of what it will cost taxpayers if the Volunteer Life Saving Corps is dissolved — something the city of Jacksonville Beach is now considering. The Corps has recruited and trained the ocean rescue lifeguards who have patrolled Jacksonville […]
Biden Administration Announces State-by-State Funding to Address Home Energy Costs
Builds on Utility Companies’ Commitments to Prevent Shut Offs this Winter Today, the Biden-Harris Administration announced state-by-state breakdown of funding for the Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP). Thanks to the American Rescue Plan, this funding will help states, localities and tribes address home energy costs this winter. The […]