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Loss of FEMA program spells disaster for hundreds of communities and their projects

NEW ORLEANS (AP) — The textile mills that once served as the backbone of Mount Pleasant, North Carolina, have long been shuttered, and officials believed federal money would be key to the town's overdue revitalization. They hoped an improved stormwater …

Walla Walla drafts letter to FEMA after hazard mitigation grant program is cut

The city of Walla Walla has requested a meeting with Federal Emergency Management Agency officials and is drafting a letter after the agency announced it is ending the Building Resilient Infrastructure and Communities program. Walla Walla Valley officials …

FEMA opens additional disaster recovery centers in Kentucky

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. (WBKO) - FEMA announced Sunday night that new disaster recovery centers would be opening for Kentucky residents. One center is opening within Hopkins County, and an additional opening in Hardin County. Hopkins County: The center is …

Loss of FEMA program spells disaster for hundreds of communities and their projects

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

A total of 18 resilience projects in Maine had their BRIC applications terminated with the cancellation of the program and are now seeking alternate funding. MAINE, USA — Over a dozen plans to bolster Maine communities against the threats of climate change …

Trump approved FEMA relief for many KY counties

Trump approved FEMA relief for many KY counties

Benton, KY (42025) Today A few clouds. Slight chance of a rain shower. Low 56F. Winds light and variable.. Tonight A few clouds. Slight chance of a rain shower. Low 56F. Winds light and variable. Updated: April 27, 2025 @ 3:53 pm

Governor appeals Trump administration denial of FEMA extension

Governor Josh Stein appealed the federal government's decision to deny an extension of FEMA reimbursement following Hurricane Helene. In a letter to President Trump on Friday, Stein asked for reconsideration of FEMA's decision not to extend its 100 …

County under slight risk for severe weather on Tuesday

Bartholomew County is under a slight risk for severe weather on Tuesday. Scattered storms are possible Tuesday afternoon and evening as a cold front moves through the area. Specific timing and location of best severe weather threat is still in question. …

Entergy converting River Bend Station alarms to mobile phones, radio, tv

Entergy’s River Bend Station will soon modernize the local emergency notification process, transitioning to a nationally approved system that continues to alert broadcast and news outlets while putting information directly in the hands of residents, a news …

Governor is urged to 'intervene' amid the latest OCD indictment

At the heels of another indictment involving alleged wrongdoing at the Office of Civil Defense, Sen. Shawn Gumataotao, the legislative oversight chair for emergency management, is urging the governor to intervene as soon as possible, not only to protect …

Sunburn — The morning read of what’s hot in Florida politics — 4.28.25

Good Monday morning. The only story that matters — “FSU’S Student Union will open Monday, 11 days after shooting” via Lynn Hatter of WFSU — Florida State University will reopen its Student Union building Monday–11 days after a gunman on campus killed two …

How the Climate Crisis Impacts People Who Are Unhoused

Image credit: Levi Meir Clancy on Unsplash In Minneapolis, MN, licensed clinical social workers, like Andrea Hansen-Miller, work in one of the city’s public libraries. By handing out transit passes and having granola bars and laundry detergent pods on hand …

FCDO updates travel advisory following Turkish earthquake

The FCDO advisory follows a 6.2-magnitude earthquake, which occurred on 23 April in ‎the Sea of Marmara, and which was felt strongly in the Turkish capital of Istanbul.‎ The agency advised that “many parts of Turkey regularly experience earthquakes and ‎ …

April 28, 2025 The Monday News Round-Up

SUSPECT ARRESTED IN THE THEFT OF DHS SECRETARY KRISTI NOEM’S PURSE WASHINGTON, D.C. (AP) – A suspect has been arrested in connection with the theft last week of Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem ‘s purse as she ate at a Washington, D.C., restaurant, …

Portion of Olympic Discovery Trail closed for three weeks

PORT ANGELES — The city of Port Angeles has closed a portion of the Olympic Discovery Trail through May 16 to repair trail surfaces and shoreline armoring. The trail will be closed between Lee’s Creek and Morse Creek, according to a press release. The …

Turkey earthquake: Doğanyol struck by 4.7m quake just days after huge 6.2m quake hit country

Turkey has been struck by a second earthquake just five days after a 6.2m quake shook buildings in Istanbul. At around 6.09pm local time Sunday April 27 a 4.7m earthquake hit the village of Doğanyol, south east Turkey. The village has a population of …

FEMA still owes county more than $150,000 for 2024 flooding

Staffing issues with the Federal Emergency Management Agency have resulted in the delay more than $150,000 in disaster relief funds from flooding that occurred in 2024, according to Winneshiek County Engineer Michael Kueny. The flooding and subsequent …

Trump approved FEMA relieve for many KY counties

The Leader’s Floor Lookout: Week of April 28, 2025

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America’s Service Commissions Statement on the Termination of AmeriCorps Grants

Nearly $400 million in AmeriCorps grants were unexpectedly terminated, shuttering more than 1,000 programs and ending the service of 30,000 AmeriCorps members. WASHINGTON, DC, UNITED STATES, April 26, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- America’s Service …

BLUJOURNAL alcanza las 10,000 visitas y amplía su aplicación de noticias para apoyar a la comunidad latina en EE. UU.

¡BLUJOURNAL supera las 10,000 visitas! 📲 La expansión de su app de noticias empodera a los latinos en EE. UU. 🇺🇸 SALT LAKE CITY, UT, UNITED STATES, April 26, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- BLUJOURNAL, una plataforma digital de noticias en español de rápido …

Black Saber Group Making Big Strides

Black Saber Group showcased at Iridium Partner Conference 2025, established new partnerships, and have sold hundreds of E-Clips and E-Docks TAMPA, FL, UNITED STATES, April 25, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Today Black Saber Group, a company focused …

Armenian National Committee of America Calls on President Trump to Properly Recognize Armenian Genocide

Armenian Americans Reject Trump’s Re-Enforcement of Turkey’s Gag Rule; Call for Policy Reset to Counter Azerbaijan’s Genocidal Aggression WASHINGTON, DC, UNITED STATES, April 25, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The Armenian National Committee of …

Steel Slag Market Outlook 2025: Impact of U.S. Tariffs and Trade Policies

Key companies covered in steel slag market report are ArcelorMittal, Nippon Steel Corporation, JFE Steel Corporation, Tata Steel, POSCO, Voestalpine Group. NY, UNITED STATES, April 25, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The global steel slag market size …

Muslim and Multifaith Women Leaders Condemn Terrorist Attacks in Pahalgam, Indian-Administered Kashmir

Violence Is Never the Answer—There Is Always a Way WASHINGTON, DC, UNITED STATES, April 24, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The American Muslim & Multifaith Women’s Empowerment Council (AMMWEC) and allied women leaders from diverse faith …

Sanskar Savvy Celebrates One Year as a Leading Gen Z South Asian Media Platform in North America

270,000 Subscribers, 90 Original Features, and Strategic Cultural Partnerships Mark a Breakout Year MIAMI, FL, UNITED STATES, April 24, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- One year after its bold debut, Sanskar Savvy has emerged as a powerhouse media …

NewU University Designs a $0-Tuition Bachelor's Degree in One Year after High School

Collaboration with Proposed Early College Charter School Targets DC’s Youth Unemployment Crisis WASHINGTON, DC, UNITED STATES, April 24, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- What if our nation’s capital teens could finish a bachelor’s degree for zero …

Three Members of an International Money Laundering Organization Charged with Laundering Millions of Dollars in Drug ...

A federal grand jury in Florence, South Carolina, returned an indictment on April 22, charging Nasir Ullah, 28, and Naim Ullah, 32, both of Sumter, South Carolina, and Puquan Huang, 49, of Buford, Georgia, with conspiring to launder millions of dollars of …

Founder and Former CEO of Biscayne Capital Sentenced to 10 Years in Prison for $130M Fraud Scheme

Roberto Gustavo Cortes Ripalda (Cortes), 58, the co-founder, co-owner, and CEO of international advisory firm Biscayne Capital, was sentenced earlier today in Brooklyn, New York to 10 years in prison for conspiracy to commit wire fraud. Cortes pleaded …

CharIN Testival North America 2025 - Media Advisory: Charging Ahead Together

Join CharIN’s EV interoperability CharIN Testival at ACM, Michigan on May 14. Media welcome for tours, interviews & insights into the future of e-mobility. YPSILANTI, MI, UNITED STATES, April 24, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- CharIN (Charging …

Family Enterprise USA Reaches Million Member Milestone with Outreach to Associations with Family-Owned Businesses

Family Enterprise USA Attracts Wide Range of Industries, From Trucking to Restaurants, Creating a Stronger Voice on Capitol Hill for Family-owned Businesses WASHINGTON, DC, UNITED STATES, April 24, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Family Enterprise …

DLNR News Release-Kaua’i Sanctuary is Hugely Popular with Native and Transpacific Waterbirds, April 23, 2025

  STATE OF      HAWAIʻI KA MOKU ʻĀINA O HAWAIʻI   DEPARTMENT OF LAND AND NATURAL RESOURCES KA ‘OIHANA KUMUWAIWAI ‘ĀINA        JOSH GREEN, M.D. GOVERNOR DAWN CHANG CHAIRPERSON KAUA‘I SANCTUARY IS HUGELY POPULAR WITH NATIVE AND TRANSPACIFIC WATER BIRDS   FOR …

Bridging the Digital Divide by Embedding Digital Skills in Workforce Development

On March 20, 2025, Mayor Michelle Wu, Congresswoman Ayanna Pressley, and the Office of Workforce Development announced a $1 million investment to expand the City of Boston’s Digital Literacy (DigLit) Initiative, a critical initiative that helps workforce …

Federal Law Enforcement Officers Association Champions Tax Relief for Agents’ Overtime Pay

WASHINGTON, DC, UNITED STATES, April 23, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The Federal Law Enforcement Officers Association (FLEOA) is actively working to ensure Members of Congress provide tax relief to federal law enforcement personnel in forthcoming …

New Research from Dr. Jonathan Kenigson Reveals Widespread Rural Healthcare Crisis in Michigan

American mathematician, economist, and statistician confronts troubling healthcare situation in the state of Michigan. NASHVILLE, TN, UNITED STATES, April 23, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- A new report by public scholar and Fellow of the Royal …

Former CIA Official Pleads Guilty to Acting as a Foreign Agent and Mishandling Classified Materials

Dale Britt Bendler, 68, of Miami, Florida, pleaded guilty today to, while being a public official at the Central Intelligence Agency (CIA), acting as a foreign agent required to register under the Foreign Agents Registration Act and removing classified …

Old Corner Bookstore and Cunningham House Study Report

The Boston Landmarks Commission has posted a study report on the proposed designation of the Old Corner Bookstore and Cunningham House in downtown Boston as a Landmark under Chapter 772 of the Acts of 1975, as amended. The Old Corner Bookstore at 283 …

iVALT Revolutionizes Document Security with Launch of DocuID™, a Mobile-Centric Access Control Solution

iVALT Revolutionizes Document Security with Launch of DocuID™, a Mobile-Centric Access Control Solution PLEASANTON, CA, UNITED STATES, April 23, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- iVALT, an innovator in identity verification and security solutions, today …