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Published on 03:27 GMT

FEMA Advancing Implementation of the Community Disaster Resilience Zones Act

WASHINGTON – FEMA has made progress over the past two years in analyzing the nation’s census tracts to designate those most in-need and at-risk due to natural hazards. The agency has now designated a total of 767 Community Disaster Resilience Zones (CDRZ) …

Distribution channels: Natural Disasters
Published on Jan 8, 2025

FEMA Assistance for Survivors with Disabilities

For eligible homeowners, FEMA can help with additional repairs and improvements if you or a household member has a disability. What disability-related items can FEMA help with? FEMA can help homeowners pay for the full cost of these items when needed by a …

Distribution channels: Natural Disasters
Published on Jan 9, 2025

Out of control

The Palisades Fire burns homes on a hilltop in the Pacific Palisades neighborhood of Los Angeles, Wednesday, Jan. 8, 2025. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill) LOS ANGELES — Wildfires tore across the Los Angeles area with devastating force Wednesday after …

Source: The Daily Mining Gazette - Michigan - Neutral
Published on Jan 9, 2025

Hochul says heavy emitters must pay

Companies that the state says have contributed significantly to the buildup of greenhouse gases in the atmosphere must now help shoulder the cost of responding to it. Signed into law by Gov. Hochul on Dec. 26, the Climate Change Superfund Act aims to shift …

Source: Queens Chronicle - New York - Label Pending
Published on Jan 9, 2025

Luzerne County reassessing natural and man-made threats to residents

In an exercise that is required every five years, Luzerne County is reassessing natural and man-made threats to residents and possible ways to reduce the risks. This hazard mitigation plan will fill hundreds of pages with charts and maps and come before …

Source: Times Leader - Pennsylvania - Neutral
Published on Jan 8, 2025

Live radar map shows where fires are burning, smoke is spreading in California

Track the fires live in the radar feed above or below Fierce wildfires are raging in the Los Angeles area, fueled by powerful Santa Ana winds, sending residents fleeing from burning homes through flames, ferocious winds and towering clouds of smoke. …

Source: NBC 5 - Illinois - Neutral
Published on Jan 8, 2025

Thousands Flee Uncontrollable Wildfires Around Los Angeles; Firefighter Suffers Head Injury

A Los Angeles firefighter suffered a head injury as firefighters scrambled to try to contain wildfires sweeping across the Los Angeles area Tuesday night. Los Angeles Fire Department Public Information Officer Erik Scott said the incident happened at about …

Source: Fire Engineering - Neutral
Published on Jan 7, 2025

Jimmy Carter lies in state at US Capitol, with Kamala Harris holding eulogy – as it happened

Jimmy Carter's casket arrives at CapitolThe horse-drawn caisson carrying Jimmy Carter’s casket has arrived at the US Capitol, where the former president will lie in state until Thursday. Kamala Harris is expected to deliver a eulogy to the former …

Source: The Guardian - Center-left
Published on Jan 8, 2025

Decent, humble and gifted: Jimmy Carter remembered at US Capitol

WASHINGTON — Lawmakers, military officials and other dignitaries celebrated the late President Jimmy Carter’s life and achievements before, during and after his White House term at a service in the U.S. Capitol Rotunda Tuesday where he will lie in state …

Source: North Dakota Monitor - Left-wing
Published on Jan 8, 2025

Decent, humble and gifted: Jimmy Carter remembered at U.S. Capitol

WASHINGTON — Lawmakers, military officials and other dignitaries celebrated the late President Jimmy Carter’s life and achievements before, during and after his White House term at a service in the U.S. Capitol Rotunda Tuesday where he will lie in state …

Source: South Dakota Searchlight - Left-wing
Published on Jan 7, 2025

Wheeling City Council To Consider $138,000 Demolition Contract

Demolition crews knock down a building on Jacob Street in South Wheeling in 2023. During their meeting tonight, Wheeling City Council is expected to approve a contract to raze a dozen more dilapidated structures. (File Photo) WHEELING — Officials in the …

Source: The Intelligencer - West Virginia - Label Pending
Published on Jan 10, 2025

Republicans sound eager to deny fire aid to Los Angeles

Los Angeles is still ablaze and being ravaged by a raft of unprecedented wildfires. And some Republicans see opportunities to settle scores and punish liberals by withholding crucial aid. At a September news conference, Trump floated the possibility of …

Source: MSNBC - Center-left
Published on Jan 10, 2025

LA County wildfire updates: Death toll rises to 10, fires grow more slowly and fierce winds subside

WE BEGIN WITH BREAKING NEWS. THAT BREAKING NEWS. THE DAYS LONG FIREFIGHT CONTINUES FOR FIREFIGHTERS IN SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA. BUT SOME HOMES WITH CONDITIONS IMPROVING. THIS IS A LOOK AT VIDEO OUT OF PALISADE SHOWING THE ORGANIZED AIR ATTACK. AND TONIGHT WE’ …

Source: KCRA Sacramento's Channel 3 - Label Pending
Published on Jan 9, 2025

The Latest: Jimmy Carter’s Georgia funeral ends

WASHINGTON (AP) — Jimmy Carter was celebrated Thursday for his personal humility and public service before, during and after his presidency during a funeral at Washington National Cathedral featuring the kind of pageantry the 39th U.S. WASHINGTON (AP) — …

Source: Western Wheel - Label Pending
Published on Jan 9, 2025

The Latest: Jimmy Carter’s casket arrives in Georgia

WASHINGTON (AP) — Jimmy Carter, the 39th U.S. President, is being honored with the pageantry of a state funeral in the nation’s capital . WASHINGTON (AP) — Jimmy Carter, the 39th U.S. President, is being honored with the pageantry of a state funeral in the …

Source: The Albertan - Label Pending
Published on Jan 9, 2025

The Latest: Jimmy Carter heads back to his final resting place in Georgia

WASHINGTON (AP) — Jimmy Carter, the 39th U.S. President, is being honored with the pageantry of a state funeral in the nation’s capital. He will later be honored a second service and burial in his tiny Georgia hometown that launched a Depression-era farm …

Source: myMotherLode - California - Label Pending
Published on Jan 9, 2025

LA County wildfire updates: Death toll rises to 10 in series of fires around Los Angeles

At least 10 people were killed and thousands of structures were burned as fierce wildfires raged in the Los Angeles area, officials said. Fast-moving flames blazed through homes and businesses as residents fled smoke-filled canyons and picturesque …

Source: KCRA Sacramento's Channel 3 - Label Pending
Published on Jan 8, 2025

Former US President Jimmy Carter's casket arrives in Washington for his final farewell after his death aged 100

Former President Jimmy Carter's casket arrived in Washington on Tuesday as U.S. officials pay their final respects before he is laid to rest in Georgia. The 39th president passed away at his home in Plains on December 29 at the age of 100. Carter…

Source: Daily Mail - Right-wing
Published on Jan 7, 2025

Public Invited to Review Flood Maps in Isle of Wight County, VA

PHILADELPHIA-- FEMA is proposing updates to the Flood Insurance Rate Map (FIRM) for Isle of Wight County, Virginia. Community partners are invited to participate in the appeal and comment period. The 90-day appeal period began on Oct. 23, 2024, and it will …

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Published on December 6, 2024 - 11:01 GMT

Campaign Finance Reform: Limiting Big Money in Politics

More than 70% of U.S. adults, Democrats and Republicans alike, say that there should be limits on the amount of money individuals and organizations can spend on political campaigns. Even more, 85%, believe that the cost of political campaigns makes it hard …

Source: Op/Ed
Published on January 11, 2025 - 03:27 GMT

FEMA Advancing Implementation of the Community Disaster Resilience Zones Act

WASHINGTON – FEMA has made progress over the past two years in analyzing the nation’s census tracts to designate those most in-need and at-risk due to natural hazards. The agency has now designated a total of 767 Community Disaster Resilience Zones (CDRZ) …

Distribution channels: Natural Disasters

Published on January 11, 2025 - 03:27 GMT

FEMA Provides Safety Guidance as Winter Storm Sweeps Across the Central and Southeast U.S.

WASHINGTON – FEMA is providing safety guidance as severe weather and winter storms continue to affect the central and southeastern regions of the U.S. FEMA urges people to pay attention to local officials and take any necessary actions to keep safe as …

Distribution channels: Natural Disasters
Published on January 10, 2025 - 22:38 GMT

FEMA, Federal Government Committed to Helping Californians During Historic Wildfire Response

WASHINGTON -- While response efforts continue in Southern California, FEMA and its federal and nonprofit partners are on the ground coordinating lifesaving and life-sustaining activities to support the state-led disaster response. FEMA Administrator Deanne …

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Published on January 11, 2025 - 04:38 GMT

IRS: California wildfire victims qualify for tax relief; various deadlines postponed to Oct. 15

IR-2025-10, Jan. 10, 2025 WASHINGTON — The Internal Revenue Service announced today tax relief for individuals and businesses in southern California affected by wildfires and straight-line winds that began on Jan. 7, 2025. These taxpayers now have until …

Distribution channels: Business & Economy
Published on January 11, 2025 - 00:53 GMT

Los Angeles wildfire survivors can apply for federal aid today, new website launched to help Californians

Individuals and business owners who sustained losses from wildfires in Los Angeles County can apply for disaster assistance: Online at DisasterAssistance.gov Calling 800-621-3362 By using the FEMA smart phone application Assistance is available in over 40 …

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Published on January 10, 2025 - 01:01 GMT

FEMA Assistance is Available for Individuals Affected by the Wildfires in California

WASHINGTON -- As multiple, devastating fires continue to threaten Southern California, FEMA and federal partners are leaning in to support the state-led response. FEMA Administrator Deanne Criswell will be on the ground today to assess damage, speak to …

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Published on January 8, 2025 - 17:29 GMT

FEMA Fire Management Assistance Granted for the Palisades Fire

OAKLAND, Calif. – The Federal Emergency Management Agency’s (FEMA) Region 9 Administrator authorized the use of federal funds on January 7 at 2:57 p.m. PST to assist the state of California in combating the Palisades Fire, currently burning in Los Angeles …

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Published on January 8, 2025 - 17:29 GMT

FEMA Fire Management Assistance Granted for the Hurst Fire

OAKLAND, Calif. – The Federal Emergency Management Agency’s (FEMA) Region 9 Administrator authorized the use of federal funds on January 8 at 1:00 a.m. PST to assist the State of California in combating the Hurst Fire, currently burning in Los Angeles …

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Published on January 11, 2025 - 00:00 GMT

FLEOA had a productive year working with Congress in 2024, and hopes to build on those successes in 2025

WASHINGTON, DC, UNITED STATES, January 10, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The Federal Law Enforcement Officers Association (FLEOA) had a productive year working with Congress in 2024, and hopes to build on those successes in 2025 On the very last …

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Published on January 10, 2025 - 22:14 GMT

Announcing Second Phase of Pilot of Innovative Upskilling (ForwardskillingSM) Program Targeting Manufacturing Workforce

ForwardskillingSM initiative applies a shared-economy playbook to support small/medium-sized manufacturing companies to upskill workforce rapidly and at scale. NEW BERLIN, WI, UNITED STATES, January 10, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Pindel …

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Published on January 10, 2025 - 21:46 GMT

End Child Poverty California Supports Governor Newsom’s Proposed Budget, Urges Additional Child and Family Investments

New revenues and investments needed to advance a more equitable California PASADENA, CA, UNITED STATES, January 10, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Statement attributable to Shimica Gaskins, President & CEO, GRACE & End Child Poverty …

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Published on January 10, 2025 - 18:37 GMT

Federal Law Enforcement Officers Association (FLEOA) announces the organization’s legislative priorities in 2025

WASHINGTON, DC, UNITED STATES, January 10, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Fresh off legislative successes from 2024, the Federal Law Enforcement Officers Association (FLEOA) announces the organization’s legislative priorities for the 118th Congress …

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Published on January 11, 2025 - 03:00 GMT

Office of the Governor — News Release — State Announces Deadline to Complete Interim Housing Applications

STATE OF HAWAIʻI KA MOKU ʻĀINA O HAWAIʻI JOSH GREEN, M.D. GOVERNOR KE KIAʻĀINA STATE ANNOUNCES DEADLINE TO COMPLETE INTERIM HOUSING APPLICATIONS FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE January 10, 2025 HONOLULU – The Office of Resiliency and Recovery today announced …

Distribution channels: U.S. Politics
Published on January 11, 2025 - 03:00 GMT

DLNR News Release-Year of Our Community Forests Celebrates Where We Live, Learn, and Play, Jan. 10, 2025

STATE OF HAWAIʻI KA MOKU ʻĀINA O HAWAIʻI DEPARTMENT OF LAND AND NATURAL RESOURCES KA ʻOIHANA KUMUWAIWAI ‘ĀINA JOSH GREEN, M.D. GOVERNOR KE KIAʻĀINA DAWN CHANG CHAIR YEAR OF OUR COMMUNITY FORESTS CELEBRATES WHERE WE LIVE, LEARN, AND PLAY FOR …

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Published on January 10, 2025 - 14:00 GMT

Artist Tony Spencer Recently Featured on Close Up Radio

ANNAPOLIS, MD, UNITED STATES, January 10, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- “If you are going to complain, then get involved!” declares our guest. Our guest, who has much professional and life experience to his credit, has truly become a pillar of his …

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Published on January 11, 2025 - 01:46 GMT

Former President of Asphalt Paving Company Pleads Guilty to Bid Rigging

The former president of a Michigan asphalt paving company pleaded guilty Wednesday for his role in a conspiracy to rig bids for asphalt paving services contracts in Michigan. According to court documents filed in the U.S. District Court for the Eastern …

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Published on January 11, 2025 - 01:46 GMT

Attorney General Merrick B. Garland Delivers Remarks at ATF Director Steve Dettelbach’s Farewell Event

Remarks as Prepared for Delivery Thank you Chelsea, and hello everyone. I want to start by recognizing Steve’s family: his wife Karil and his children, Allie and David. All of us in public service know that our careers are made possible by the support of …

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Published on January 11, 2025 - 01:46 GMT

United States Enters into Agreement with Nigeria to Transfer $52.88M in Forfeited Corruption Proceeds for Uses to ...

Note: View the agreement here. The Justice Department announced today that the United States entered into an agreement to transfer approximately $52.88 million in forfeited assets to the Federal Republic of Nigeria in recognition of Nigeria’s assistance to …

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Published on January 11, 2025 - 01:46 GMT

Former Police Commissioner and Former Director of the Virgin Islands Office of Management and Budget Charged in Bribery ...

An indictment was unsealed today charging Ray Martinez, the former police commissioner of the Virgin Islands Police Department (VIPD), and Jenifer O’Neal, the former director of the Virgin Islands Office of Management and Budget, with participating in a …

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Published on January 11, 2025 - 01:46 GMT

Commissioner of Virgin Islands Department of Sports, Parks, and Recreation and Co-Conspirator Charged in Bribery Scheme

An indictment was unsealed today charging Calvert White, the commissioner of the Virgin Islands Department of Sports, Parks, and Recreation (SP&R), and Benjamin Hendricks, a local businessman, with participating in a bribery scheme. Both defendants …

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Published on January 11, 2025 - 01:46 GMT

Matthew W. Cheney Appointed as Acting U.S. Trustee for Maryland, South Carolina, Virginia, West Virginia and the ...

Matthew W. Cheney has been appointed by Attorney General Merrick B. Garland as the Acting U.S. Trustee for Maryland, South Carolina, Virginia, West Virginia and the District of Columbia (Region 4) effective Jan. 11. Cheney replaces Gerard R. Vetter, who …

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Published on January 11, 2025 - 01:46 GMT

Attorney General Merrick B. Garland Delivers Remarks at FBI Director Christopher Wray’s Farewell Event

Remarks as Prepared for Delivery Good afternoon. It is my honor to join you in recognizing Director Wray’s outstanding public service. As all of you know, before joining the FBI, the Director had already had a distinguished career in public service. He …

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Published on January 11, 2025 - 01:46 GMT

Five Defendants Plead Guilty for Bid Rigging Conspiracies on Commercial Roofing Projects in Central Florida

As part of an ongoing investigation, four individuals and one company have pleaded guilty for their roles in bid-rigging conspiracies throughout central Florida. Glenn Bailey and Douglas Sutter each pleaded guilty in the Middle District of Florida to …

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Published on January 10, 2025 - 22:18 GMT

Comer, Palmer Investigate the Biden Administration’s Last-Ditch Effort to Strip Investor Protections from Free Trade ...

WASHINGTON—House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform Chairman James Comer (R-Ky.) and Rep. Gary Palmer (R-Ala.) are investigating the Biden Administration’s politically-motivated efforts to remove essential investor protections for U.S. companies …

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Published on January 10, 2025 - 22:18 GMT

Comer Blasts Biden’s Move to Restrict U.S. Energy Production; Demands Briefing from Department of the Interior

WASHINGTON—House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform Committee Chairman James Comer (R-Ky.) today criticized the Biden Administration’s last-ditch effort to thwart President-elect Donald Trump’s plan to unleash American-made energy production. In …

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Published on January 10, 2025 - 21:55 GMT

2025-01 DEPARTMENT OF THE ATTORNEY GENERAL ANNOUNCES NEW HUMAN TRAFFICKING PREVENTION PROGRAM WEBPAGE

STATE OF HAWAIʻI KA MOKU ʻĀINA O HAWAIʻI DEPARTMENT OF THE ATTORNEY GENERAL KA ʻOIHANA O KA LOIO KUHINA JOSH GREEN, M.D. GOVERNOR KE KIAʻĀINA ANNE LOPEZ ATTORNEY GENERAL LOIO KUHINA News Release 2025-01 DEPARTMENT OF THE ATTORNEY GENERAL ANNOUNCES …

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Published on January 10, 2025 - 21:13 GMT

Mayor Wu Announces 2025 Mayor’s Youth Summit

The City of Boston will host the 2025 Mayor’s Youth Summit on February 22 – featuring entertainment, food, celebration, and youth performances – for teens ages 14-19. Mayor Michelle Wu and the City of Boston’s Office of Youth Engagement (OYEA) today …

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Published on January 10, 2025 - 19:17 GMT

Justice Department Sues to Block Global Business Travel Group’s Proposed Acquisition of CWT Holdings

The Justice Department filed a civil antitrust lawsuit today to stop Global Business Travel Group Inc. (Amex GBT), the largest business travel management company in the world, from acquiring its rival, CWT Holdings LLC (CWT), the third-largest business …

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Published on December 6, 2024 - 11:01 GMT

Campaign Finance Reform: Limiting Big Money in Politics

More than 70% of U.S. adults, Democrats and Republicans alike, say that there should be limits on the amount of money individuals and organizations can spend on political campaigns. Even more, 85%, believe that the cost of political campaigns makes it hard …

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Published on November 14, 2024 - 20:12 GMT

2024 Trump Victory Factors: How Money and Media Shaped the Election

For more than 30 years I developed strategies, produced media and managed political campaigns. I specialized in long odds races against entrenched incumbents and won a fair share of them. I’m no stranger to political upsets. But never in my personal …

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