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FEMA updates recovery work after tropical storm Debby and hurricane Helene

Published 5:27 pm Thursday, April 17, 2025 The Federal Emergency Management Agency remains committed to helping Georgians on their road to recovery and continues to work with federal, state and local agencies to find survivors affordable housing options. …

Source: Valdosta Daily Times - Georgia - Pending
Published on 01:16 GMT

NM Highlands University sues FEMA, alleging unnecessary hurdle in way of 2022 wildfire compensation

A public university in Las Vegas, New Mexico is suing the Federal Emergency Management Agency, alleging the agency is illegally forcing it to jump through bureaucratic hoops before it can seek compensation for a wildfire in 2022 caused by the United States …

Source: Source New Mexico - Left-wing
Published on Apr 17, 2025

Queens pols decry FEMA flooding cuts

Not quite four years after Tropical Storm Ida killed 11 Queens residents, city, state and federal officials are sounding the alarm over budget cuts that they say will shut down three flood mitigation projects in the borough, and more than $300 million in …

Source: Queens Chronicle - New York - Pending
Published on Apr 17, 2025

Republican task force warns against dismantling FEMA

A four-person Republican task force, assembled by President Donald Trump days after his inauguration, concluded that the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), while flawed, is needed for disaster recovery in Western North Carolina. The panel, led by …

Source: Mountain Xpress - North Carolina - Neutral
Published on Apr 17, 2025

KASU News: FEMA denies Arkansas disaster aid after March tornadoes

Today's headlines from KASU News for Thursday, April 17, 2025, include the federal government denying Arkansas’s request for disaster aid, Governor Sanders signing a law targeting pharmacy benefit managers, and the informal close of the 2025 …

Source: KASU - Arkansas - Pending
Published on Apr 17, 2025

DOGE Cuts Pull AmeriCorps Volunteers Off of Disaster Relief Jobs

AmeriCorps, the US federal agency that oversees volunteerism and service work, abruptly pulled teams of young people out of a variety of community service projects across the country on Tuesday. The work stoppage was due to cuts attributed to the so-called …

Source: Wired - Neutral
Published on Apr 17, 2025

FEMA will stop matching 100 percent of Helene recovery money in North Carolina: Gov. Stein: ‘I am extremely disappointed ...

Published 12:00 am Thursday, April 17, 2025 FEMA has denied North Carolina’s request to continue matching 100 percent of the state’s spending on Hurricane Helene recovery. In a letter to Gov. Josh Stein on Friday, acting FEMA administrator Cameron Hamilton …

Source: Salisbury Post - North Carolina - Neutral
Published on Apr 17, 2025

What is AmeriCorps? What to know about the community service program hit by cuts

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Thousands of young workers assigned to disaster response, conservation projects and other community service programs across the United States were sent home this week as part of the Trump administration's latest efforts to cut the …

Source: USA Today - Neutral
Published on Apr 17, 2025

How FEMA’s dissolution could impact the US territories

The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), established in 1979 under the United States Department of Homeland Security, plays a crucial role in responding to natural disasters across the nation. The agency leads and coordinates federal response …

Source: Pasquines - Neutral
Published on Apr 16, 2025

Arkansas to appeal federal denial of disaster relief funds for March 14 storm

USING TAX DOLLARS TO HELP FUND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT DISTRICTS. IT HEADS TO THE FLOOR TOMORROW. THE STATE OF ARKANSAS IS APPEALING THE FEDERAL GOVERNMENT'S DECISION AFTER FEMA DENIED FUNDING FOR INDIVIDUAL ASSISTANCE FOR THE MARCH 14TH STORM SYSTEM. A …

Source: KHBS - Arkansas - Neutral
Published on Apr 16, 2025

Governor Kehoe announces FEMA to participate in joint damage assessments for damage in 25 Missouri counties

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KFVS) - Missouri Governor Mike Kehoe has announced that the Federal Emergency Management Agency will participate in joint Preliminary Damage Assessments of public infrastructure. According to the Governor, this will be in 25 counties …

Source: KFVS - Missouri - Pending
Published on Apr 17, 2025

Here’s how federal assistance might work after the ice storm

This coverage is made possible through a partnership between IPR and Grist, a nonprofit environmental media organization. Last week, Gov. Gretchen Whitmer requested an emergency declaration from President Donald Trump for the state, 12 counties and the …

Source: Interlochen Public Radio - Michigan - Public Broadcaster
Published on Apr 16, 2025

N.C. Task Force on FEMA Urges ‘Cautious Approach’

This story is republished from NOTUS as part of our partnership with the D.C.-based outlet. Rep. Chuck Edwards of North Carolina has unveiled the recommendations he delivered to the White House to fix the Federal Emergency Management Agency. It …

Source: The Assembly - North Carolina - Neutral
Published on Apr 17, 2025

FEMA to participate in joint damage assessment in 25 counties

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) FEMA will participate in damage assessments of 25 counties that were impacted by flooding and storms earlier this month, according to a Wednesday press release from Gov. Mike Kehoe’s Office. Kehoe requested the damage assessment last …

Source: KMIZ ABC 17 - Missouri - Neutral
Published on Apr 17, 2025

Louisville pursuing clean up, restoration of flood-damaged areas

Louisville Mayor Crag Greenberg discusses city flood cleanup and restoration plans. LOUISVILLE — An action plan to clean up roads parks, and other public areas impacted by extreme flooding along the Ohio River in East, West and Southwest Louisville began …

Source: The Lane Report - Kentucky - Neutral
Published on Apr 15, 2025

Gov. Ferguson says WA will appeal after FEMA denies state’s disaster-relief request

Gov. Bob Ferguson announced Monday that Washington will appeal after the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) denied the state’s application for disaster recovery funds to deal with damage from November’s bomb cyclone. The series of intense storms …

Source: Yakima Herald-Republic - Washington State - Pending
Published on Apr 16, 2025

'Please remember us:' Business owners say FEMA ending aid in NC will have long-term impacts

Last week, the Trump administration denied North Carolina's request for the Federal Emergency Management Agency to extend its full reimbursement of Hurricane Helene recovery funds. Democratic Gov. Josh Stein said he received a letter from FEMA on …

Source: WPTV 5 - Florida - Neutral
Published on Apr 17, 2025

Gosnold loses federal funding for drinking water protections

The smallest town in Massachusetts has been swept up in a nationwide wave of federal disaster preparedness funding cuts made by the Trump administration. Gosnold, which encompasses the Elizabeth Islands chain and is a part of Dukes County, lost $75,000 …

Source: Martha's Vineyard Times - Massachusetts - Neutral
Published on Apr 17, 2025

AmeriCorps cuts volunteers loose, citing White House cuts

FILE-AmeriCorps volunteers from New Orleans work with Habitat for Humanity building homes for Hurricane Katrina victims in Rockefeller Plaza September 23, 2005 in New York City. (Photo by Michael Nagle/Getty Images) AmeriCorps’ National Civilian …

Source: FOX 13 Tampa Bay - Florida - Indeterminate

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Published on March 14, 2025 - 14:56 GMT

Dispatches From the Front Lines of Trump’s War on Democracy

“My generals” running the Pentagon? “My lawyers” running the Department of Justice? “My” main money man and his group of young techies illegally shutting down programs Congress voted to support and fund? What we have here is a hostile takeover of the U. …

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Published on April 18, 2025 - 00:00 GMT

Expedited rulemaking to amend state floodplain rules

In 2024, the Washington Legislature passed Senate Bill 5649 amending the state’s floodplain management law allowing substantial improvements and alterations to certain homes located in floodways – the area in a floodplain that conveys floodwaters – to make …

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Published on April 15, 2025 - 18:21 GMT

FEMA Evaluators to Present Harris Nuclear Plant Exercise Outcome at Public Meeting

On April 29, 2025, state and local emergency officials will join representatives from Duke Energy in an exercise to test emergency response plans for the Harris Nuclear Plant in Wake County, NC. The exercise will focus on the 10-mile Emergency Planning …

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Published on April 15, 2025 - 18:21 GMT

FEMA Evaluators to Present Harris Nuclear Plant Exercise Outcome at Public Meeting

On April 29, 2025, state and local emergency officials will join representatives from Duke Energy in an exercise to test emergency response plans for the Harris Nuclear Plant in Wake County, NC. The exercise will focus on the 10-mile Emergency Planning …

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Published on April 15, 2025 - 22:10 GMT

Deadline day: Today is the last day to register up for Los Angeles fire debris removal

Nearly 500 crews of expert heavy equipment operators are working around the clock to rapidly clear ash, soot, and fire debris from structures damaged by the Eaton and Palisades fires. More than 2,200 parcels have already been completed and signed off by …

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Published on April 11, 2025 - 22:56 GMT

Governor Stein On FEMA Decision To Deny North Carolina’s Request For 100 Percent Match Extension

NORTH CAROLINA, April 11 - Today, Governor Josh Stein released the following statement on FEMA’s decision to deny North Carolina’s request for an extension on the 100 percent match for Helene disaster recovery. "Today, I learned that FEMA refused our …

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Published on April 15, 2025 - 03:25 GMT

IRS: All of Arkansas qualifies for disaster tax relief; various deadlines postponed to Nov. 3

IR-2025-49, April 14, 2025 WASHINGTON — The Internal Revenue Service today announced tax relief for individuals and businesses in the entire state of Arkansas affected by severe storms, tornadoes and flooding that began on April 2, 2025. These taxpayers, …

Distribution channels: Business & Economy
Published on April 14, 2025 - 23:46 GMT

Important Notice: Tax Filing Extensions: April Storms

Monday, April 14, 2025 | 04:03pm As a result of the severe storms, straight-line winds, tornadoes, and flooding that began on April 2, 2025, the Federal Emergency Management Agency issued a disaster declaration for the entire state of Tennessee. The IRS …

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Published on April 14, 2025 - 15:56 GMT

IRS: All of Tennessee qualifies for disaster tax relief; various deadlines postponed to Nov. 3

IR-2025-47, April 14, 2025 WASHINGTON — The Internal Revenue Service announced today tax relief for individuals and businesses in the entire state of Tennessee affected by severe storms, straight-line winds, tornadoes and flooding that began on April 2, …

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Published on April 17, 2025 - 23:42 GMT

DUPLEXITY Set to Make a Splash with New Single 'Waveless Tide'

DUPLEXITY Dives into New Horizons with their Latest Single "Waveless Tide" – Release Set for April 18th, 2025, with Live Performance at LAUNCH Music Festival! LOS ANGELES, CA, UNITED STATES, April 17, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The …

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Published on April 17, 2025 - 23:41 GMT

Arkansas Legislature Passes Landmark Youth Justice Reforms to Protect Victimized Children from Trauma and Incarceration

Legislation supported by a bipartisan coalition of lawmakers and child rights advocates will reform the state’s youth justice system. WASHINGTON, DC, UNITED STATES, April 17, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- In a major bipartisan victory for children’ …

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Published on April 17, 2025 - 21:52 GMT

4/20 For Freedom: Last Prisoner Project and Ben & Jerry’s Call on Governors to Grant Cannabis Clemency

The Fight for Cannabis Justice This 4/20 Just Got a Little Bit Sweeter WASHINGTON, DC, UNITED STATES, April 17, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- As in years past, this 4/20, cannabis businesses will rack up sales, public figures will use their …

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Published on April 17, 2025 - 21:19 GMT

Monterey Bay Economic Partnership’s 2025 Economic Outlook to Feature Keynote by Veteran Political Strategist Mike Madrid

MARINA, CA, UNITED STATES, April 17, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Racial polarization, eroding confidence in institutions, and widening gaps in ideology, class, and education: Whether you see what’s happening in our country as turmoil or transition …

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Published on April 17, 2025 - 19:10 GMT

HB Strategies Analyzes State Attorneys General Races in New York, North Dakota, Ohio, Oklahoma, and Rhode Island

WASHINGTON, DC, UNITED STATES, April 17, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The fifth of six reports from the HB Strategies 50 State Team is out today analyzing state attorneys general races in New York, North Dakota, Ohio, Oklahoma, and Rhode Island. …

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Published on April 17, 2025 - 18:27 GMT

Statement on the Departure of Todd Harper and Tanya Otsuka from the NCUA Board

SNELLVILLE, GA, UNITED STATES, April 17, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The African-American Credit Union Coalition (AACUC) acknowledges the departure of former NCUA Board Members Todd Harper and Tanya Otsuka with appreciation for their service and …

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Published on April 17, 2025 - 17:15 GMT

E&I Cooperative Services Releases 2025 State of Higher Education Procurement Industry Report

Timely analysis examines the complex challenges facing procurement professionals in higher education JERICHO, NY, UNITED STATES, April 17, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- E&I Cooperative Services, the only member-owned, nonprofit sourcing …

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Published on April 17, 2025 - 16:45 GMT

Supreme Court Declines Cannabis Case; DOJ Faces Escalating Scrutiny Over Prosecutorial Misconduct

Lucas Sirois followed Maine law—but federal prosecutors continue pursuit, potentially violating DOJ funding limits and wasting taxpayer resources. AUGUSTA, ME, UNITED STATES, April 17, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- In a significant development …

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Published on April 17, 2025 - 16:40 GMT

Napa Firewise Expands Wildfire Protection Across Napa County Amid Federal Funding Shifts

Napa Nonprofit treats over 3,500 acres of hazardous fuels through diversified support from CAL FIRE, PG&E, local partners, and private donors NAPA, CA, UNITED STATES, April 17, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- With federal wildfire funding in flux and …

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Published on April 17, 2025 - 13:13 GMT

Savannah Resident Appointed Deputy Assistant Secretary in Trump Administration

Former Georgia Labor Official Tapped to Help Lead National Workforce Development Efforts SAVANNAH, GA, UNITED STATES, April 17, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Lori Frazier Bearden, a resident of Savannah, Ga., has been appointed to serve as the …

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Published on April 17, 2025 - 13:00 GMT

Elected Officials and Silicon Valley Nonprofits Hold 'Save Medicaid' Rally to Fight Impending Budget Cuts

Zoe Lofgren, Sam Liccardo and Silicon Valley nonprofits rally to fight for Medicaid SAN JOSE, CA, UNITED STATES, April 17, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- PRxDigital, Inc. will host a press conference and community rally to oppose impending cuts to …

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Published on April 17, 2025 - 13:00 GMT

North Carolina U.S. House District Targeted with the Most DOGE Cuts in the Nation

According to new data from the Center for American Progress, N.C. House District 4 has more pending cuts than any other U.S. House District in the nation. RALEIGH, NC, UNITED STATES, April 17, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- North Carolina’s U.S. …

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Published on April 18, 2025 - 00:55 GMT

NEWS RELEASE: HAWAI‘I MARCH UNEMPLOYMENT RATE AT 2.9 PERCENT

STATE OF HAWAIʻI KA MOKU ʻĀINA O HAWAIʻI DEPARTMENT OF BUSINESS, ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AND TOURISM KA ʻOIHANA HOʻOMOHALA PĀʻOIHANA, ʻIMI WAIWAI A HOʻOMĀKAʻIKAʻI RESEARCH AND ECONOMIC ANALYSIS DIVISION JOSH GREEN, M.D. GOVERNOR KE KIAʻĀINA JAMES …

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Published on April 18, 2025 - 00:17 GMT

Justice Department’s Environment and Natural Resources Division Secures Key Victories for Energy Infrastructure

Unleashing American Energy was one of President Donald J. Trump’s first actions, and it includes infrastructure like pipelines and oil and gas export facilities. Recently, the Justice Department’s Environment and Natural Resources Division (ENRD) secured …

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Published on April 18, 2025 - 00:17 GMT

Afghan National Pleads Guilty to Obtaining Firearms in Connection with Plot to Conduct ISIS-Inspired Election Day ...

Abdullah Haji Zada, 18, a native and citizen of Afghanistan and U.S. lawful permanent resident, pleaded guilty today to a criminal information charging him with knowingly receiving, attempting to receive, and conspiring to receive a firearm and ammunition …

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Published on April 18, 2025 - 00:17 GMT

Department of Justice Prevails in Landmark Antitrust Case Against Google

Today the Antitrust Division of the Department of Justice prevailed in its second monopolization case against Google. In United States et al. v. Google, the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Virginia held that Google violated antitrust law by …

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Published on April 18, 2025 - 00:17 GMT

Iranian National Indicted for Operating Online Marketplace Offering Fentanyl and Money Laundering Services

A federal grand jury has charged Behrouz Parsarad, an Iranian national, for his role as the founder and operator of Nemesis Market, a dark web marketplace for illegal drugs and criminal cyber-services, such as stolen financial information, fraudulent …

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Published on April 17, 2025 - 23:57 GMT

Comer & Stefanik Launch Investigation into Harvard’s Flagrant Disregard for Civil Rights Laws Despite Receiving Enormous ...

WASHINGTON—House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform Chairman James Comer (R-Ky.) and Representative Elise Stefanik (R-N.Y.), the Chairwoman of House Republican Leadership, today announced an investigation into Harvard University’s lack of …

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Published on April 17, 2025 - 11:49 GMT

Truth in Accounting Releases New Video Exposing the True State of U.S. Finances

Hosted by former co-CEO of Progressive Insurance and Truth in Accounting board member, Chuck Chokel CHICAGO, IL, UNITED STATES, April 17, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Truth in Accounting (TIA) has released a compelling new video featuring their …

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Published on April 17, 2025 - 23:39 GMT

City of Boston Releases Digital Equity Survey Results

Findings reflect residents have ample coverage of internet providers, access to devices, and digital skills while identifying gaps that exist for low-income families, returning citizens, and other constituencies. The City of Boston’s Innovation and …

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Published on March 14, 2025 - 14:56 GMT

Dispatches From the Front Lines of Trump’s War on Democracy

“My generals” running the Pentagon? “My lawyers” running the Department of Justice? “My” main money man and his group of young techies illegally shutting down programs Congress voted to support and fund? What we have here is a hostile takeover of the U. …

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Published on January 31, 2025 - 07:41 GMT

Gramlich’s Warning on the Subprime Mortgage Crisis and Its Relevance Today

For many years before his death in 2007, Edward (Ned) Gramlich was my next-door neighbor. Ned was a nationally respected economic expert who taught the subject for two decades at the University of Michigan. As with most who spend time in Ann Arbor, …

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