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The future of America's critical mineral security hangs in the balance as funding for the Earth Mapping Resources Initiative approaches expiration—what's at stake?

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Witnesses Tell House Subcommittee Earth MRI Needs Reauthorization as Funding Nears Expiration
A House Natural Resources subcommittee hearing on Earth MRI highlighted gains in national geologic mapping, a looming funding cliff as supplemental IIJA money expires, and broad support from USGS, state surveys, industry and academia for reauthorization, while members flagged processing backlogs, tribal consultation and environmental safeguards.
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June 26, 2026 at 11:41 PM
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Wyoming could hold the key to Olympic-grade curling stones, but only 16% of the state has been mapped for this potential treasure!

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Geologic survey: Wyoming has dimensional-stone resources but needs targeted mapping to identify "curling-stone" material
State geologists told the committee that while Wyoming hosts granite and gabbro bodies with potential for dimensional stone, only about 16% of the state is mapped at exploration scale; targeted geologic and geophysical mapping and stakeholder outreach would be needed to locate Olympic-grade curling-stone material or support a dimensional-stone industry.
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April 30, 2026 at 6:04 AM
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Minnesota lawmakers are taking urgent action to prevent a looming construction crisis by addressing a critical shortage of essential materials for roads and buildings.

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Senator Johnson Stewart proposes Minnesota bill to address aggregate supply shortage
The bill aims to fund aggregate mapping and address construction material shortages in Minnesota.
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March 14, 2025 at 1:20 PM
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Boulder City Council is taking bold steps to bridge the gap in financial coaching for low-income families, aiming to transform knowledge into actionable resources.

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Boulder County partners enhance financial coaching for low-income families
Boulder County and nonprofit agencies aim to formalize financial coaching for low-income residents.
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August 15, 2025 at 11:52 AM