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Eligible California homeowners and multifamily building owners can use the federal Home Energy Rebate programs to save energy, save money on energy-efficient upgrades, and lower housing costs
As part of President Biden’s Investing in America agenda, the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) announced on October 8 that California is launching its first federal Home Energy Rebates program, supported by the Inflation Reduction Act. California is launching the Home Electrification and Appliance Rebates (HEAR) portion of the rebate program—enabling savings on energy efficiency improvements.
California’s launch is part of the Biden-Harris Administration’s nationwide initiative to provide $8.8 billion in Federal funding for states, territories, and Tribes to lower energy costs and increase efficiency in American homes by making it cheaper to install cost-saving measures such as heat pumps, electrical panels, and insulation, which helps save money on housing costs. These energy-saving measures will save American households up to $1 billion annually in energy costs and support an estimated 50,000 U.S. jobs in residential construction, manufacturing, and other sectors. These investments also advance the President’s Justice40 Initiative, which sets a goal that 40% of the overall benefits of certain federal climate, clean energy, affordable and sustainable housing, and other investments flow to disadvantaged communities that are marginalized by underinvestment and overburdened by pollution.
“California has long been at the vanguard…
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U.S. Department of Defense, FEMA Working in Unison on Hurricane Relief Efforts
The Defense Department and the Federal Emergency Management Agency are fully engaged in a whole-of-government effort to provide relief to victims of both Hurricane Helene and Hurricane Milton, the Pentagon announced on Thursday.
The efforts include thousands of DOD personnel, vehicles and equipment providing relief on the ground in the…
Former Ecuadorian President and Vice President Designated as Ineligible for Entry into the United States Due to Corruption Involvement
The Department of State is designating Rafael Vicente Correa Delgado (“Correa”) and Jorge David Glas Espinel (“Glas”) as generally ineligible for entry into the United States due to their involvement in significant corruption during their time in public office.
Correa and Glas abused their positions as former president of Ecuador…
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New York Claims 44% More Unemployment Benefits Than National Average
A new study has revealed the states with the most unemployment benefits claims, with New
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The US labor market proved resilient in September, adding 254,000 to payrolls for the highest
THIS WEEK'S HEADLINES
Assistant Secretary Robinson travels to Argentina and Uruguay
Assistant Secretary for the Bureau of International Narcotics and Law Enforcement Affairs (INL) Todd D. Robinson will travel to Argentina and Uruguay from October 14-18 to strengthen our joint efforts in the fight against illicit synthetic drugs and to reaffirm our commitments to bolster regional security.
In Buenos Aires, Assistant Secretary Robinson will meet with senior Argentine government officials, a United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC) representative, and experts in a high-level event to discuss joint efforts to combat synthetic drugs and diversion of chemical precursors.
In Montevideo, Assistant Secretary Robinson will meet with officials to discuss ways to bolster citizen security.
The Bureau of International Narcotics and Law Enforcement Affairs (INL) is an agency that reports to the Under Secretary for Civilian Security, Democracy, and Human Rights within the United States Department of State. Under the umbrella of its general mission of developing policies and programs to combat international narcotics and crime, INL plays an important role in the training of partner nation security forces.
INL works to keep Americans safe by countering crime, illegal drugs, and instability abroad. The bureau’s programs have 4 main objectives; 1) disrupt and reduce illicit drug markets and transnational crime, 2) combat corruption and illicit financing to strengthen democratic institutions and advance rule of law, 3) strengthen criminal justice systems to support stable, rights respecting partners, and 4) leverage learning, data, and resources to advance the mission. Counternarcotics and anticrime programs also complement counterterrorism efforts, both directly and indirectly, by promoting modernization of and supporting operations by foreign criminal justice systems and law enforcement agencies charged with the counter-terrorism mission.
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The Virginia National Guard is helping Florida respond to Hurricane Milton while it winds down its support for victims of Hurricane Helene in Virginia
By Marc Brousseau / Deputy EditorThe Virginia National Guard is helping Florida respond to Hurricane Milton while it winds down its support for victims of Hurricane Helene in Virginia.
The VNG sent a Black Hawk helicopter to Florida and is mustering approximately 225 Soldiers and Airmen to provide engineer, transportation and general support capabilities.
“I really appreciate the great team effort of the Virginia National Guard Joint Staff coordinating with Florida to determine their needs and the capabilities we could provide,” said Brig. Gen. Todd Hubbard, VNG director of the joint staff. “… I know if the situation was reversed, we could count on Florida or other states to come and help us out in Virginia.”
The VNG also has approximately 10 Soldiers assessing damage to a water pipeline in the Abingdon, Virginia, area. As many as 40 Soldiers were on duty in the area, providing high-mobility transport, clearing debris with chainsaws and distributing food and water.
The VNG is supporting Florida with capabilities requested through the Emergency Management Assistance Compact.
A VNG Black Hawk helicopter crew and members of the Chesterfield County Fire and Emergency Medical Services Scuba Rescue Team deployed Oct. 8 from Sandston and arrived in Florida to provide rescue hoist capabilities.
The Virginia Army National Guard was assembling a general-purpose company of 100 Soldiers and a transportation company with 105 Soldiers and 30 tactical trucks capable of high-mobility transport.
Some 20 Virginia Air National Guard engineers were deploying with front-end loaders and dump trucks.
In the immediate wake of Hurricane Helene, VNG Soldiers conducted high-water transport with tactical trucks, assisted with evacuations and…
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New Jersey tops the list with the highest rate of unemployment benefit claims at 2,504 claims per 100,000 eligible workers
A new study has revealed the states with the most unemployment benefits claims, with New Jersey taking the top spot.
AI productivity platform Plus, analyzed 2024 data from the United States Department of Labor on unemployment insurance claims in each state between 04/13/2024 and 04/20/2024. The total number of claims was measured against the total number of eligible workers per state to calculate the rate per 100,000 residents. The states with the highest rate of claims determined the ranking.
New Jersey ranks at the top, with 2,504 unemployment benefits claims per 100,000 eligible workers. From a total of 4,147,212 workers, New Jersey had 103,861 unemployment claims which equates to 2.5% of the working population.
Coming in second place is California, with 2,312 claims for unemployment benefits per 100,000. The state had 410,557 claims from a total of 17,756,991 eligible workers which equates to 2.31%.
Third in the ranking is Rhode Island, with 1,906 benefits claims for every 100,000 workers. Rhode Island had a total of 475,226 eligible workers and 9,059 unemployment insurance claims; equating to 1.91% of the working population.
Illinois places fourth, with 1,852 unemployment benefits claims per 100,000 eligible workers. From 5,918,407 workers, the state experienced 109,632 unemployment claims which equates to 1.85%.
In fifth comes Minnesota, with 1,845 claims for unemployment benefits per 100,000. Minnesota had 52,395 claims from a total of 2,839,401 eligible workers which equates to 1.85% of the working…
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