Maryland FEMA Newswire

FEMA ended funds as 'wasteful,' but Crisfield says flood project vital

Crisfield had been promised $36 million in FEMA funding for a flood mitigation project. FEMA terminated the BRIC program, citing it as "wasteful and ineffective," and rescinded the promised funds. Crisfield officials argue the project was …

FEMA damage assessment requested after flooding in western Maryland

Maryland Gov. Wes Moore requested that the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) conduct a damage assessment after flooding in western Maryland in mid-May.  The flooding was brought on by severe weather, which brought more than five inches of rain to …

Maryland unemployment rises as federal job cuts surpass new hires

Although thousands of jobs were added to the workforce, thousands more were lost due to mass federal firings. MARYLAND, USA — The latest numbers on the state’s job market have Marylanders concerned. Last week, Maryland’s Department of Labor (DoL) announced …

FEMA’s Maryland National Fire Academy to reopen after classes were abruptly canceled

After a sudden closure in March, the National Fire Academy in Frederick County, Maryland, will soon be back in business. After a sudden closure in March, the National Fire Academy in Frederick County, Maryland, will soon be back in business. Officials with …

Governor Moore seeks FEMA's aid for flood damage assessment in Western Maryland

Governor Wes Moore announced that he has issued a request to the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) to conduct Joint Preliminary Damage Assessments in areas of Western Maryland following the damage caused by the recent flooding. The recent flooding …

Moore requests FEMA assessment in areas damaged by flooding

ANNAPOLIS — Gov. Wes Moore Friday issued a request to the Federal Emergency Management Agency to conduct damage assessments in areas of Western Maryland that were recently impacted by severe flooding. As a result of torrential rainfall and flash flooding …

Gov. Moore requests FEMA damage assessment after Western Maryland flooding

WESTERNPORT, Md. (7News) — Maryland Gov. Wes Moore issued a request for Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) to assess areas of Western Maryland that were recently impacted by severe flooding. A number of Western Maryland communities sustained …

Trump in Memorial Day speech says: ‘I have everything. Amazing, the way things work out’ – US politics live

Trump says he's considering taking $3bn in grants from Harvard and giving it to trade schoolsPresident Donald Trump said on Monday he is considering taking $3bn of grant money away from Harvard University and giving it to trade schools across the …

Classes resume at National Fire Academy in Maryland after pushback

The Federal Emergency Management Agency announced that National Fire Academy courses were canceled effective immediately back in March. EMMITSBURG, Md. — The country's preeminent federal fire training academy has resumed classes after a sudden …

FEMA reopens fire training academy in Maryland, following weeks of outcry

In-person classes are set to resume at a leading firefighter training program in Western Maryland, following a 10-week pause amid the Trump administration’s federal spending review. The Federal Emergency Management Agency announced Thursday that classes at …

Crisfield asks public to sign online to show support for restoration of FEMA flood mitigation funds

City of Crisfield CRISFIELD — The City of Crisfield expresses deep disappointment and grave concern over the recent decision to terminate the FEMA Building Resilient Infrastructure and Communities (BRIC) program and the Direct Technical Assistance (DTA) …

Honoring America’s Fallen Heroes at Arlington

Posted by Java Joe on Monday, May 26, 2025 · Leave a Comment  Morning Coffee is a robust blend of links to news around the internet concerning the Naval Air Station Patuxent River economic community. The opinions expressed here do not reflect opinions of …

FEMA's steep cuts could burden Maryland governments

US Representatives worry Trump's NASA budget plan will make it harder to track dangerous asteroids" target="_self"…

On Thursday (May 15), the U.S. House Committee on Space, Science and Technology convened with scientists to discuss a rather exciting topic: What can NASA do if we identify a dangerous asteroid on a collision course with Earth? It was an especially prudent …

Hawaiʻi AG opposes proposed rule that would ‘strip civil service protections’ from thousands of federal employees

Hawaiʻi Attorney General Anne Lopez led a coalition of 19 attorneys general in submitting a comment letter opposing the Office of Personnel Management’s proposed rule to create a new employment classification in the federal civil service, Schedule F. This …

Attorney General Bonta Joins Multistate Coalition to Oppose Trump Administration’s Reclassification of Federal Employees

New Trump employment classification would strip civil-service protections from tens of thousands of nonpartisan federal employees and risk eroding the effectiveness of the federal government   OAKLAND — California Attorney General Rob Bonta today joined a …

In reversal, Trump administration restores classes at the National Fire Academy

The Trump administration is restoring in-person training at the National Fire Academy in tiny Emmitsburg, Md., after abruptly pausing it in March. The Federal Emergency Management Agency, which oversees the academy, initially paused on-site classes, saying …

The Trump administration cut a key FEMA grant. What does that mean for Maine projects?

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Maine resilience projects face yet another funding setback

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'America First' Trade Policy: 2025 Update and Strategic Action Plan

Summary of the most recent U.S. and foreign trade policy decisions and provides a strategic action plan for businesses to navigate the evolving trade landscape. LOS ANGELES, CA, UNITED STATES, May 27, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Since his return …

Mark Skousen, America’s Economist, Revives Ben Franklin’s Wisdom for Today’s President

Out Today! Mark Skousen’s new book, The Greatest American: Benjamin Franklin, History’s Most Versatile Genius, revives the legacy of America's first diplomat. LOS ANGELES, CA, UNITED STATES, May 27, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- In an era of …

MadeinUSA.com Reaches Major Milestone with Launch of Mobile App Connecting Consumers to Verified American-Made Products

New platform aims to shift buying behavior, support U.S. manufacturers, and strengthen domestic economic resilience amid growing demand for origin transparency LEESBURG, FL, UNITED STATES, May 27, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- MadeinUSA.com, a …

With Historic Executive Orders, the U.S. Embraces a Closed Fuel Cycle — and Curio Is Ready

Statement from Curio President and CEO Edward McGinnis WASHINGTON, DC, UNITED STATES, May 27, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Friday’s suite of executive orders issued by the President marks a watershed moment for American nuclear policy and its …

Scientists Raise Alarm Over Trump Executive Order Instituting Political Oversight of U.S. Research

Trump’s recent Executive Order on “Gold Standard Science” is an open assault on science and scientific research in the United States. WASHINGTON, GA, UNITED STATES, May 27, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Trump’s recent Executive Order on “Gold …

Office of the Governor — News Release — Gov. Green Signs Historic Senate Bill 1396 Codifying a Green Fee to Mitigate ...

STATE OF HAWAIʻI  KA MOKU ʻĀINA O HAWAIʻI    JOSH GREEN, M.D.  GOVERNOR KE KIAʻĀINA  GOVERNOR GREEN SIGNS HISTORIC SENATE BILL 1396 CODIFYING A GREEN FEE TO MITIGATE CLIMATE IMPACTS IN HAWAI‘I FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE May 27, 2025 HONOLULU – Governor Josh …

Fastport Celebrates 27,000 Registered Apprentices, Advancing Workforce Development Nationwide

Fastport proudly announces the registration of 27,000 Registered Apprentices, a milestone in the company’s efforts to develop registered apprenticeships. BOSTON, MA, UNITED STATES, May 27, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Fastport is proud to announce …

Mayor Wu Announces City's Plan for a Safe, Healthy Summer in Boston

Mayor Michelle Wu today announced the City of Boston’s comprehensive Plan for a Safe, Healthy and Active Summer 2025 across all Boston’s neighborhoods. This plan serves as a guide for the City’s ongoing, year round efforts to address the root causes of …

Allocore Achieves FedRAMP High Authorization for Loans, Grants, and Fraud Prevention Cloud Products

ARLINGTON , VA, UNITED STATES, May 27, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Allocore, a leading provider of federal loan, grant, and fraud prevention technology, is proud to announce that its Unified Loans Platform (ULP), Unified Grants Platform (UGP), and …

Global Immigration Partners Offers Expert Guidance on Trump's New $5 Million 'Gold Card' Visa Program

Global Immigration Partners announces its readiness to assist high-net-worth individuals interested in the newly introduced U.S. "Gold Card" visa program. WASHINGTON DC, DC, UNITED STATES, May 27, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Global …

Seyond Accelerates U.S. Market Expansion Through Strategic Partnership with Transportation Control Systems

SUNNYVALE, CA, UNITED STATES, May 27, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Seyond, a global leader in high-fidelity LiDAR solutions for intelligent transportation systems (ITS), is proud to announce a strategic partnership with Transportation Control …

Texas Hyperscale Data Center Site Opens 1,000 MW Power, 1 GW Tesla Megapack Ground Lease

Texas Site Offers 1,000 Megawatts Power and 1 GWh Battery Capacity for Hyperscale AI Data Centers to meet surging AI demand; infrastructure for 2028 operations DALLAS, TX, UNITED STATES, May 27, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- In the United States of …

ALLATRA and Creative Society Attend the Salon Dinner Hosted by the Embassy of Kazakhstan in the U.S.

WASHINGTON, D.C., VA, UNITED STATES, May 27, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- On the evening of May 22, 2025, the esteemed Embassy of the Republic of Kazakhstan welcomed guests to a special Salon Dinner. This exclusive event, hosted by H.E. Ambassador …

AG Organica Responds to Growing Demand for Holistic Wellness with New Line of Essential Oils

AG Organica Responds to Growing Demand for Holistic Wellness with New Line of Essential Oils GHAZIABAD, UTTAR PRADESH, INDIA, May 27, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Amid increasing global interest in natural remedies and integrative wellness …

Anila Ali Honored with International Religious Freedom (IRF) Builders Award for Peacemaking Leadership

WASHINGTON, DC, UNITED STATES, May 27, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Anila Ali, President and co-founder of the American Muslim & Multifaith Women’s Empowerment Council (AMMWEC), has been awarded the prestigious International Religious Freedom ( …

Iranian Man Pleaded Guilty to Role in Robbinhood Ransomware

Note: see indictment here. An Iranian national pleaded guilty today to participating in an international ransomware and extortion scheme involving the Robbinhood ransomware. According to court documents and statements made in court, Sina Gholinejad, 37, …

Texas Man Pleads Guilty to Employment Tax Crimes

A Texas man pleaded guilty today before Magistrate Judge Richard W. Bennett for the Southern District of Texas to not reporting and paying over employment taxes that his company withheld from its employees’ paychecks. The plea must be accepted by a U.S. …

Justice Department Files Help America Vote Act Lawsuit Against North Carolina for Inaccurate Voter List

The Justice Department announced today that it has filed a lawsuit against the State of North Carolina and the North Carolina State Board of Elections for failure to maintain an accurate voter list in violation of the Help America Vote Act (HAVA). The …

Mayor's Cup Softball Tournament Begins on June 19

Mayor Michelle Wu and the Boston Parks and Recreation Department are excited to announce registration is open for the 2025 Mayor's Cup Softball Tournament. The tournament will kick off on Thursday, June 19. For more information and to register a team, …

National Mental Health Alliance Day-Louisville, Kentucky

LOUISVILLE, KY, UNITED STATES, May 26, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Join us in Louisville, Kentucky at the National Mental Health Alliance Day as we provide presentations on the following topics: Mental Health, Addiction, Fentanyl, and Human …