HUD: Affordable Housing Bus Tour Arrives in San Diego
Visit is part of the nationwide “Driving Affordable Housing Across America Bus Tour” U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development Secretary Ben Carson today visited San Diego, California, as part of his “Driving Affordable Housing Across America” Bus Tour. Secretary Carson met with San Diego Mayor Kevin Faulconer to discuss regulatory barriers to affordable housing…
ABA: Foundation Launches Social Media Contest for Lights, Camera, Save! Finalists
Cast your vote for ‘Savers’ Choice’ by Feb.19 The American Bankers Association Foundation is hosting a social media contest to allow viewers nationwide to vote for their favorite Lights, Camera, Save! video entry. Lights, Camera, Save! is an annual video contest that encourages teen participants to produce a short film that communicates the importance of…
OCC: Promoting Earned Income Tax Credit Awareness Day
In an effort to make more eligible working families aware of the benefits of the Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC), the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency is promoting the 14th annual EITC Awareness Day on January 31. “We encourage more eligible, hard-working Americans to take advantage of this valuable tax break,” said Comptroller of the Currency…
HUD: Final Rule Announced to Update Manufactured Home Construction and Safety Standards
During Bus Tour, Secretary Carson Cuts Federal Barriers to Manufactured Housing. During a visit to Clayton Homes as part of the “Driving Affordable Housing Across America Bus Tour,” U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Secretary Ben Carson announced a final rule on formaldehyde emissions for manufactured homes, and a proposed rule to revise the federal Manufactured Home Construction…
HUD: Secretary Carson Visits Nashville, TN during Affordable Housing Bus Tour
Carson’s nationwide tour is focused on eliminating barriers to affordable housing development. U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development Secretary Ben Carson today visited Tennessee as part of his “Driving Affordable Housing Across America Bus Tour.” Secretary Carson participated in an Affordable Housing Roundtable at the state capitol with Governor Bill Lee and community members…
HUD: Secretary Carson Launches Affordable Housing Bus Tour in Louisville, KY
Nationwide tour will focus on eliminating barriers to affordable housing development. U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development Secretary Ben Carson today kicked off the “Driving Affordable Housing Across America Bus Tour in Louisville, Kentucky, where he toured St. Cecilia Senior Housing Apartments, a public private partnership that provides affordable housing to a portion of Louisville’s…
HUD: Nationwide Bus Tour Focused on Affordable Housing Kicks Off in Louisville, KY on January 29th
Listening tour will highlight work of the White House Council on Eliminating Regulatory Barriers to Affordable Housing U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Secretary Ben Carson today announced that the Department will lead a bus tour across the nation focused on removing barriers to affordable housing stock. The Driving Affordable Housing Across America tour will…
HUD: Commemorating the Anniversary of the Opportunity Zones Initiative
Secretary Carson serves as chair of the White House Opportunity and Revitalization Council charged with implementing initiative alongside community leaders Today, HUD commemorated the anniversary of the signing of the 2017 Tax Cuts & Jobs Act into law with the release of a whiteboard video and a podcast episode, each focused on the successes that…
Federal Reserve: New Twitter Account Launched to Highlight Research, Conferences, and More
The Federal Reserve Board on Wednesday launched a new Twitter account aimed at increasing access to the research done by the more than 400 economists and other research staff at the Board. The new account—@FedResearch—will highlight research published in the Board’s working papers and notes series, other staff articles, and conferences. Staff members at the…
SBA: Celebrating Small Business Saturday in Communities across America
U.S. Small Business Administration Acting Administrator Chris Pilkerton is encouraging Americans to support local communities by shopping at small businesses on Saturday, November 30. Celebrated each year on the Saturday after Thanksgiving, Small Business Saturday allows consumers to make a tremendous impact in their neighborhoods by supporting local small businesses. Last year, an estimated 104 million…