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Published on Feb 3, 2025

Registration open for free firefighter training offered by OSU FST

Monday, February 3, 2025 Media Contact: Desa James | Communications Coordinator | 405-744-2669 | desa.james@okstate.edu Oklahoma State University’s Fire Service Training program is providing training conferences over the next two years free of charge to …

Source: Oklahoma State University - Neutral
Published on Jan 30, 2025

Trump announces plans to OVERHAUL or ABOLISH FEMA

President Donald Trump announced plans to overhaul or abolish FEMA, criticizing its response to Hurricane Helene and calling it bureaucratic and ineffective. Trump proposed decentralizing disaster response, suggesting federal aid be distributed directly to …

Source: Natural News - Right-wing
Published on Feb 3, 2025

Mass deletion and alteration of federal websites includes Alaska reports and data

This story will be updated as further government website modifications are observed. The U.S. Forest Service’s “Sustainability and Climate” webpage is gone, as are the news sections for the homepages of Alaska’s National Forests and the Tongass National …

Source: Juneau Empire - Alaska - Label Pending
Published on Jan 30, 2025

Disaster responders say ending FEMA would move tasks and costs to states, local governments

LINCOLN — President Donald Trump’s call to possibly eliminate the Federal Emergency Management Agency has Nebraska officials waiting and worrying, with two former disaster response officials saying that doing away with FEMA would leave a void that would …

Source: Nebraska Examiner - Center-left
Published on Feb 3, 2025

County: Nonprofits, Religious Organizations Are Eligible for Federal Wildfire Aid

The Federal Emergency Management Agency’s Public Assistance program, which traditionally supports repair and replacement of publicly owned infrastructure damaged in disasters, is extending aid to private nonprofit organizations and houses of worship in …

Source: Pasadena Now - California - Label Pending
Published on Feb 3, 2025

Don't ruin my view, say Marco Island residents who live on beach, oppose dune rules

The demand to keep things the same on Marco Island is exemplified by condo owners who want to continue getting permits to cut dune vegetation on the beach the same as they have been doing for decades. "We bought a beachfront view of the sunset" …

Source: Naples Daily News - Florida - Label Pending
Published on Jan 31, 2025

Deadline to apply for FEMA assistance after 2024 storms coming up, Feb. 7

In August of 2024, Georgians were impacted by Tropical Storm Debby. Just a month later, Hurricane Helene struck and continued through October, devastating many Georgia families. Now, Senator Reverend Raphael Warnock (D-GA) is reminding Georgians impacted …

Source: Local 3 News - Tennessee - Label Pending
Published on Jan 30, 2025

Republicans to Trump: Mend FEMA — don’t end it

President Donald Trump’s suggestions he might shut down the federal agency charged with responding to disasters are running into trouble with Republican lawmakers. Trump’s remarks last week that the Federal Emergency Management Agency might need to “go …

Source: E&E News - Neutral
Published on Feb 3, 2025

How Trump is making the government worse at what it does well

President Donald Trump wants fewer federal workers, and fewer workers is what he got on Wednesday. When a deadly mid-air collision between a commercial jet and a military helicopter happened near Ronald Reagan National Airport, one air traffic controller …

Source: Daily Kos - Left-wing
Published on Jan 30, 2025

McDowell County U.S. representative named to task force for overhauling FEMA

U.S. Rep. Chuck Edwards, a Republican from the 11th Congressional District which includes McDowell County, has been appointed to a newly created task force for the overhaul of the Federal Emergency Management Agency. Edwards’ office announced the …

Source: McDowell News - North Carolina - Label Pending
Published on Jan 30, 2025

How will Florida fare if Trump eliminates FEMA?

President Donald Trump has threatened to eliminate the Federal Emergency Management Agency. He said FEMA “has turned out to be a disaster” and “is no good” and formed a council of very important people to review the agency. Trump and others believe that …

Source: Tampa Bay Times - Florida - Center-left
Published on Jan 31, 2025

Georgians Have One Week Left to Apply for FEMA Assistance

Georgia survivors of Tropical Storm Debby (Aug. 4—20. 2024) and Hurricane Helene (Sept. 24—Oct. 30, 2024) in the counties designated for Individual Assistance have just one week left to apply for FEMA assistance. The application period for federal disaster …

Distribution channels: Natural Disasters
Published on Feb 3, 2025

Will Trump's enthusiasm for the LA Olympics help with fire recovery?

Keep up with LAist. If you're enjoying this article, you'll love our daily newsletter, The LA Report. Each weekday, catch up on the 5 most pressing stories to start your morning in 3 minutes or less. Topline: President Donald Trump’s longtime …

Source: LAist - California - Neutral
Published on Feb 3, 2025

Is it safe to breathe in L.A.? Lawmakers call for federal action to monitor wildfire pollutants

The recent massive wildfires in Los Angeles County destroyed thousands of homes and vehicles, sending toxic chemicals into the air, soil and water — a health threat that a group of lawmakers say is going under-reported and poses serious long-term risks to …

Source: The Daily Pilot - Calfornia - Label Pending
Published on Jan 30, 2025

FEMA hosting media opportunity at Mercer County, W.Va., disaster recovery center

The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) and the Small Business Administration (SBA) will be available to media at 10:30 a.m., Friday, Jan. 31, 2025, at the Princeton, W.Va., Disaster Recovery Center (DRC). West Virginia FEMA Federal Coordinating …

Distribution channels: Natural Disasters
Published on Feb 3, 2025

'Suddenly they're very pro-disaster aid': GOPers reject Trump idea to abolish crucial agency

The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) was created in 1979 under Democratic President Jimmy Carter, and Republican President George W. Bush recognized the agency's importance when FEMA was placed under the umbrella of the U.S. Department of …

Source: AlterNet - Left-wing
Published on Jan 31, 2025

Rebuilding on FEMA lots possible, but must follow flood zone code

A different perspective on rebuilding I respect Jan. 12 letter-writer Joe Edelson’s experience with building homes on FEMA-seized properties. As a homeowner who may be impacted by proposed ordinances to build affordable housing on such lots, let me tell …

Source: The Florida Times-Union - Neutral
Published on Jan 30, 2025

Trump signs executive order reviewing FEMA, raising concerns over disaster response

President Donald Trump signed an executive order Jan. 24 to review the Federal Emergency Management Agency, sparking concerns over the future of federal disaster relief in Massachusetts. The homepage of the Federal Emergency Management Agency website. …

Source: The Daily Free Press - Massachusetts - Neutral
Published on Feb 3, 2025

They lost everything in the Palisades fire. Then someone stole one of their identities

Judy Zweig lost almost everything in the Palisades fire: her children’s baby photos, her wedding album and all her expensive jewelry locked in a safe. The 66-year-old dental hygienist planned on spending her retirement years in her Pacific Palisades home, …

Source: Los Angeles Times - Center-left

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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 February 5, 2025 - 05:16 GMT

FEMA Completes 167 Temporary Homes in Lahaina for Wildfire Survivors

LAHAINA, Maui – A community of 167 brightly colored temporary homes for wildfire survivors was completed this week on a Lahaina hillside where no housing existed a few months ago. The final modular home at the Kilohana group housing site, developed by the …

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Published on February 5, 2025 - 05:16 GMT

FEMA Approves Additional $1.3 Million for Emergency Work Following Florida's Hurricanes

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. - FEMA has approved an additional $1.3 million to reimburse Florida communities for emergency work after Hurricanes Milton, Helene, and Debby. This includes: $935,244 for Marion County for debris removal (Milton). $118,386 for Hernando …

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Published on February 5, 2025 - 05:16 GMT

FEMA Extends Application Deadline for North Carolinians Affected by Tropical Storm Helene

HICKORY, N.C. – At the request of the state of North Carolina, Tropical Storm Helene survivors now have until March 8, 2025, to apply for assistance with FEMA. With the extended deadline, FEMA still strongly urges survivors to apply as soon as possible. …

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Published on February 5, 2025 - 05:16 GMT

Answer Your Phone - FEMA May be Calling About Housing Resources

FEMA is calling eligible survivors in Georgia regarding the Home Key housing initiative. The Home Key initiative provides rapid strategies for securing immediate housing for survivors of Hurricane Helene who have been displaced from their primary residence …

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Published on February 5, 2025 - 07:28 GMT

DHS Agencies Support Super Bowl LIX Security

Continuing a 20+ Year Partnership, More Than 690 DHS Employees Work to Protect Estimated 73,000 Fans Attending the Big Game WASHINGTON – Department of Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem traveled to New Orleans this week to observe DHS security …

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Published on February 4, 2025 - 23:54 GMT

Deadline to Apply for Disaster Unemployment Assistance Extended to March 10

Raleigh, N.C. The deadline to apply for Disaster Unemployment Assistance (DUA) has been extended to March 10, 2025, for people in 39 North Carolina counties and the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians of North Carolina. Applications for DUA can be filed at …

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Published on February 4, 2025 - 22:05 GMT

Deadline to Apply for Disaster Unemployment Assistance Extended to March 10

Raleigh, N.C. The deadline to apply for Disaster Unemployment Assistance (DUA) has been extended to March 10, 2025, for people in 39 North Carolina counties and the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians of North Carolina. Applications for DUA can be filed at …

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Published on February 3, 2025 - 20:35 GMT

FEMA Offers Free Rebuilding Tips to Georgians in Laurens and Toombs Counties

If you are making repairs to your home after Tropical Storm Debby (Aug. 4--20) or Hurricane Helene (Sept. 24—Oct. 20), you can get tips from FEMA to make your home safer and stronger at Home Depot in Dublin (Laurens County) and at Lowe’s in Vidalia (Toombs …

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Published on February 5, 2025 - 00:03 GMT

Going Into Super Bowl LIX, TravelingWiki Sees Its Resources Added into Autism Society Regional Site & 2 Comp. Databases

TravelingWiki is Expanding Collaboration with Various Leaders in Autism & Business Space, & Seeing a Rapid Growth in the Leveraging of TravelingWiki’s content NEW ORLEANS, LA, UNITED STATES, February 4, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- …

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Published on February 4, 2025 - 23:34 GMT

Women’s Leadership Advocate Dr. Linda Pajoel Endorses Colleen James for Kitchener Centre MPP

Dr. Linda Pajoel Backs Colleen James, Highlighting the Power of Women’s Leadership and a Shared Commitment to Economic and Community Empowerment. KITCHENER, ONTARIO, CANADA, February 4, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Dr. Linda Pajoel, a multi-award- …

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Published on February 4, 2025 - 22:10 GMT

Defense Secretary Hegseth Asked to Lift Reid Hoffman’s Security Clearance and to Challenge Microsoft Board Membership

FALLS CHURCH, VA, UNITED STATES, February 4, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- National Legal and Policy Center (NLPC) today asked Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth to lift the security clearance of Reid Hoffman, who until recently was a member of the …

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Published on February 4, 2025 - 21:46 GMT

Parkland 17 Memorial Foundation Unveils Design for Public Memorial

Announcement comes in advance of the solemn seven-year remembrance ceremony of 2018 Florida tragedy PARKLAND, FL, UNITED STATES, February 4, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The official public Memorial to honor the 17 victims who were taken from …

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Published on February 4, 2025 - 21:16 GMT

Parkland 17 Memorial Foundation Unveils Design for Public Memorial

Announcement comes in advance of the solemn seven-year remembrance ceremony of the tragedy PARKLAND, FL, UNITED STATES, February 4, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The official public Memorial to honor the 17 victims who were taken from their …

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Published on February 5, 2025 - 06:49 GMT

Grothman Announces Hearing on Reforming the Welfare State

WASHINGTON—Subcommittee on Health Care and Financial Services Chairman Glenn Grothman (R-Wis.) will hold a hearing titled “Examining the Growth of the Welfare State, Part 1” to scrutinize the enormous expansion of welfare programs over the last 60 years …

Distribution channels: U.S. Politics
Published on February 4, 2025 - 18:41 GMT

Jack Brewer Foundation Awards Scholarships to Children of Incarcerated Fathers

JBF's Faith and Fatherhood Initiative Provides Scholarships to Help Students Overcome Challenges from Fatherlessness and the Criminal Justice System CORAL SPRINGS , FL, UNITED STATES, February 4, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The Jack Brewer …

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Published on February 4, 2025 - 18:00 GMT

Riggs' 'One Day In The Fall: A Gulf War Story' Receives International Recognition Through the INDEPENDENT PRESS AWARD®

Everett Riggs' 'One Day In The Fall: A Gulf War Story' win is followed by his recent NYC Big Book Award for "Sagebrush Knight: A Fanciful Journey" BOULDER, MT, UNITED STATES, February 4, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The …

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Published on February 4, 2025 - 16:52 GMT

Connecticut lawmakers consider new bill to ban female genital mutilation/ cutting

Connecticut is one of only nine states without a ban on female genital mutilation/ cutting. Connecticut lawmakers have a crucial three-month window to ban it. HARTFORD, CT, UNITED STATES, February 4, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Optimism is …

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Published on February 5, 2025 - 04:30 GMT

2025-14 AG NEWS RELEASE – AG LOPEZ JOINS COALITION OF 20 ATTORNEYS GENERAL URGING SENATE TO DEMAND ANSWERS ON ...

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 ATTORNEY GENERAL LOPEZ JOINS COALITION OF 20 ATTORNEYS GENERAL …

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Published on February 5, 2025 - 04:30 GMT

[EXTERNAL] Office of the Governor — News Release — Governor Green Travels to Florida; Leads Discussions on Crisis ...

STATE OF HAWAIʻI KA MOKU ʻĀINA O HAWAIʻI JOSH GREEN, M.D. GOVERNOR KE KIAʻĀINA GOVERNOR GREEN TO TRAVEL TO FLORIDA TO LEAD DISCUSSIONS ON CRISIS RESOLUTION AND RECOVERY AT INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE February 4, 2025 HONOLULU — …

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Published on February 4, 2025 - 16:19 GMT

USHBC Supports Confirmation of Chris Wright as Energy Secretary

WASHINGTON DC, DC, UNITED STATES, February 4, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The United States Hispanic Business Council (USHBC) applauds the Senate’s confirmation of Liberty Energy CEO Chris Wright as the next U.S. Secretary of Energy. A …

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Published on February 4, 2025 - 16:12 GMT

Senator Roy Blunt Congratulates Arielle Roth on Nomination to Lead NTIA

WASHINGTON, DC, UNITED STATES, February 4, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- U.S. Senator Roy Blunt, Chairman of HBS Leadership Strategies Advisory Services, commented on the nomination of Arielle Roth to lead the Commerce Department's …

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Published on February 4, 2025 - 16:00 GMT

Doctor turned Author, Wallace Martin Receives National Recognition Through the INDEPENDENT PRESS AWARD®!

In that Southern classic style with "Huck Finn" and "To Kill a Mockingbird", Martin's "The Goatman" is a coming-of-age tale set in post-WWII North Georgia. DULUTH, GA, UNITED STATES, February 4, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire. …

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Published on February 4, 2025 - 16:00 GMT

San Diego Youth Non-Profit Tech-Angels Bridges Generational Gaps with Technology and Tutoring for Senior Veterans

Teenagers Providing Devices and Training to Empower Veterans in the Digital Age SAN DIEGO, CA, UNITED STATES, February 4, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Tech-Angels, a youth-based nonprofit organization based in San Diego, California, is proud to …

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Published on February 5, 2025 - 03:39 GMT

Mayor Wu Announces New Road Safety Ordinance to Increase Accountability of Third Party Delivery Providers

Today, Mayor Michelle Wu announced she has filed an ordinance with the Boston City Council today to require food delivery apps such as DoorDash, UberEats, and GrubHub to obtain a permit to operate within the City of Boston. The permit would require the …

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Published on February 5, 2025 - 03:38 GMT

Mayor Michelle Wu Announces City's Black History Month Programming

Mayor Michelle Wu and the City of Boston’s Equity & Inclusion Cabinet today announced a series of programming to mark the start of Black History Month and create space for residents and families to celebrate and be in community. This year’s Black …

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Published on February 5, 2025 - 03:38 GMT

Mayor Wu Announces City’s Black History Month Programming

Mayor Michelle Wu and the City of Boston’s Equity & Inclusion Cabinet today announced a series of programming to mark the start of Black History Month and create space for residents and families to celebrate and be in community. This year’s Black …

Distribution channels: U.S. Politics
Published on February 4, 2025 - 13:30 GMT

WSANDN Holds Global Economic Growth Virtual Summit 2025: Empowering Local Economies for Global Prosperity

Gathering Thought Leaders, Experts, and Innovators to Explore Strategies for Local and Global Economic Growth. SPOKANE, WA, UNITED STATES, February 4, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- As part of pragmatic efforts of steering it's Vision2030, the …

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Published on February 5, 2025 - 01:21 GMT

Justice Department Announces Formation of Task Force to Combat Anti-Semitism

Pursuant to President Trump’s Executive Order on Additional Measures to Combat Anti-Semitism, the Justice Department announced today the formation of a multi-agency Task Force to Combat Anti-Semitism. The Task Force’s first priority will be to root out …

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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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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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