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DeSantis calls for complete overhaul of FEMA just days before active hurricane season begins

09:18 ET, 29 May 2025 Florida Governor Ron DeSantis has made a bold call for a complete revamp of the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), suggesting that it should be scrapped in favor of block grants to let states manage disaster responses more …

White House releases details about proposed budget cuts

EPA’s core workforce would shrink to its smallest size since the mid-1980s, while funding for numerous grant programs would be zeroed out, according to new documents released Friday. The White House released a “skinny budget” earlier this month. Now the …

FEMA Ends Door-To-Door Survey

June 25 Is Deadline To Apply For Disaster Relief FEMA has set up a disaster recovery center at the Mercer County Health Department as well as other counties impacted by the flooding in early April. Robert Moore Herald Staff rmoore@harrodsburgherald.com The …

‘Rebuilding’ nonprofit continues post and pre-hurricane work

Hurricane season is not something to take lightly. Just last year, with Hurricanes Helene and Milton, approximately 41,000 homes were affected in Pinellas County alone.  The nonprofit Rebuilding Together Greater Florida (formerly Rebuilding Together Tampa …

Local Congresswoman Demands FEMA Expand Housing Aid As Eaton Fire Survivors Face Ongoing Crisis

U.S. Rep. Judy Chu (D-Pasadena) demanded expanded federal housing assistance Tuesday for survivors of January’s devastating Eaton Fire during a roundtable with 15 community groups and emergency management officials, criticizing current aid programs as …

Homeowners Say FEMA Made Them Do It

One Marine Boulevard neighbor contended that a garage, equidistant been the two main structures here, had been transferred from one property to the next to game square footage limits. An application to raise an oceanfront house in the Beach Hampton section …

US News & World Report recognizes Temple in top 100 of best places to live in nation

U.S. News & World Report named Temple as one of the 2025-2026 Best Places to Live in the nation. Temple ranked No. 99 in the nation out of the top 250 cities recognized, according to the online publisher that conducts ratings across business and …

Local leaders review resources as hurricane season starts

Local leaders and first responders got a head start on new information ahead of hurricane season, which officially starts Sunday. The Tangipahoa Parish Government Office of Homeland Security and Emergency Management hosted its 2025 hurricane season kick- …

FEMA won't ride to Florida's rescue during future hurricanes

Good luck counting on FEMA rescue Floridians beware: As the hurricane season arrives, we are faced with the reality that we can no longer count on help from our government in the event of life-threatening weather. The Federal Emergency Management Agency ( …

Another Judicial Hit Against Musk And DOGE; And Where Things Stand On Holding Them Accountable

from the incremental-progress dept Elon Musk may claim he’s leaving the government, but regardless of whether he or anyone DOGE leaves the damage has been done, and their potential legal exposure to it remains.  And with this decision earlier this week, …

Study suggests banks are avoiding mortgages in California wildfire zones

“As fintech lending grows, so does the potential that lenders will not account for climate risks in their underwriting decisions, which may lead to further clouding of consumer decisionmaking,” the study’s abstract explained. The study also found that …

FEMA, SBA and the State of Texas Are Opening Additional Disaster Recovery Centers in South Texas

AUSTIN – In coordination with the Texas Division of Emergency Management (TDEM), FEMA and U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) staff will open three additional Disaster Recovery Centers (DRCs) on May 30 to offer face-to-face help to residents of the …

FEMA cuts costing central Florida millions in grant money to aid storm survival

FEMA arrives in Jefferson County to assist storm victims

LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WAVE) - Federal teams have arrived in Jefferson County, and FEMA has boots on the ground, going door to door to help anyone whose homes were impacted by tornadoes and floods that began on April 2. Wednesday, Louisville Mayor Craig …

FEMA to check storm-damaged homes in Missouri for assistance

ST. LOUIS, Mo. (WSIL) -- Residents and business owners in Missouri who applied for federal assistance after the severe storms in March will soon hear from FEMA inspectors. The storms, which included tornadoes and wildfires, occurred on March 14-15, 2025. …

Florida Ready For Hurricane Season Despite FEMA Cuts

Florida says it's ready for the 2025 Atlantic Hurricane season despite federal cuts at FEMA. National Weather Service Meteorologist Robert Molleda says they're coordinating with forecast offices across the state to help out with resources and …

FEMA encourages Georgians to prepare ahead of the upcoming hurricane season

With hurricane season creeping in, FEMA’s sounding the alarm for Georgians to get storm-ready now before disaster strikes again. As hurricane season approaches, FEMA encourages Georgians to visit Ready.gov and learn about disasters, low and no cost …

‘We need help’: While tallying recent assistance, Vermont officials consider a future without FEMA

Get Vermont news sent to your inbox. Daily Digger is everything you need to know to start your day, delivered Monday-Saturday morning. For many Vermonters, summer’s return ushers in familiar fears of flooding. This year, that anxiety is complicated by a …

Central Florida congressman shares concerns about FEMA cuts ahead of hurricane season

ORLANDO, Fla. – As hurricane season begins, the Federal Emergency Management Agency could face significant challenges amid budget cuts. Florida Democratic Congressman Darren Soto expressed his concerns about the potential impact of these changes on the …

Mayor Michelle Wu Announces Launch of Late Night Food Truck Program

Food truck operators encouraged to sign up for lottery by Wednesday, June 4 for opportunity to participate in new nighttime food truck program across Boston neighborhoods Mayor Michelle Wu today announced the launch of the Office of Nightlife Economy Late …

New Edition of Brian Oglesby’s Bold Book Sparks National Dialogue on Race, Politics, and Policy

NEW YORK, NY, UNITED STATES, May 30, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Author, retired military officer, and cultural commentator Brian Oglesby has released a new, expanded edition of his provocative and widely discussed book, Progressives, Leftists, …

PERIOD. and Alliance for Period Supplies Celebrate the Introduction of the Menstrual Equity for All Act of 2025

The Menstrual Equity Act of 2025 aims to eliminate period poverty and expand access to menstrual products. WASHINGTON D.C., DC, UNITED STATES, May 30, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Congresswoman Grace Meng Reintroduces Menstrual Equity for All Act …

Media Statement By Dr. Gail C. Christopher: America 5 Years After George Floyd’s Murder

Dr. Christopher, leader of the National Collaborative for Health Equity, says racial justice faces headwinds, but accomplishments have not been erased WASHINGTON, DC, UNITED STATES, May 30, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Five years ago, at the …

Pat & Charlene Neal Honor 1977 Commitment with $500K Gift to New College of Florida Fueling a New Era of Growth & Impact

SARASOTA, FL, UNITED STATES, May 30, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Nearly fifty years after first pledging support to New College of Florida, acclaimed Florida builder, statesman, and civic visionary Pat Neal and his wife Charlene have completed a $ …

New Capital Project Toolkit Helps Towns and Schools Avoid Project Failure, Win Community Support, and Deliver Results

A first of its kind toolkit helps municipal leaders and school boards win community trust, pass referendums, and deliver capital projects. CA, UNITED STATES, May 30, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Across the country, school boards and municipalities …

United States Secures the Extraditions of Individuals Accused of Violent and Other Serious Crimes from Canada, Colombia, ...

Note: The defendants whose names are underlined hyperlink to press releases. WASHINGTON — Extensive coordination between the Justice Department and law enforcement authorities in Canada, Colombia, Costa Rica, the Dominican Republic, Georgia, Guatemala, …

Two Foreign Nationals Indicted for Plot to Silence U.S. Dissident and Smuggle U.S. Military Technology to China

Federal grand juries in Milwaukee and Los Angeles each returned indictments charging two foreign nationals, Cui Guanghai, 43, of China, and John Miller, 63, of the United Kingdom and a U.S. lawful permanent resident, with interstate stalking and conspiracy …

OVW Fiscal Year 2025 Campus Program Pre-Application Information Session

OVW conducted a pre-application information session for its Fiscal Year 2025 Grants to Reduce Domestic Violence, Dating Violence, Sexual Assault, and Stalking on Campus program. During the presentation, OVW staff reviewed this NOFO’s requirements and …

Office of the Governor — News Release — Gov. Green Signs Bills to Advance Educational and Developmental Success for ...

STATE OF HAWAIʻI  KA MOKU ʻĀINA O HAWAIʻI    JOSH GREEN, M.D.  GOVERNOR KE KIAʻĀINA    GOVERNOR GREEN SIGNS FIVE BILLS TO ADVANCE EDUCATIONAL AND DEVELOPMENTAL SUCCESS FOR KEIKI FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE May 30, 2025 HONOLULU — Governor Josh Green, M.D., today …

Republican Candidate Sharifah Hardie Calls for Economic Action, Not More Incarceration, in California Governor’s Race

Sharifah Hardie rejects GOP status quo, calls for jobs over jails and a bold economic plan to rebuild California from the ground up. COLTON, CA, UNITED STATES, May 30, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Sharifah Hardie, a Republican candidate for …

California Governor Candidate Sharifah Hardie Highlights $75M SWorx Expansion to Put Californians Back to Work

Sharifah Hardie showcases SWorx Bottling’s $75M expansion as a real solution to create jobs and rebuild California’s economy from the ground up. COLTON, CA, UNITED STATES, May 30, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Sharifah Hardie, Republican candidate …

Mayor Wu and Boston Parks and Recreation Department Cut Ribbon at Flour Bakery on Boston Common

Mayor Michelle Wu today joined the Boston Parks and Recreation Department, celebrated pastry chef Joanne Chang, and community members to cut the ribbon on Flour Bakery + Café’s newest location in the Boston Common Concession Pavilion. Selected through a …

New Webcast Covers Family Office Hiring Trends; Podcast with Pat Soldano Shares Key Family Biz Research Insights

Securing Talent, Family-owned Business Concerns Spotlighted in Two New Online Episodes Now Available WASHINGTON, DC, UNITED STATES, May 30, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Securing top talent for family office success and detailing the top tax and …

Dr. Michael C. Threatt releases his 180 Days Later: Reset, Renew, Reframe – A CEO’s Strategic Impact and Vision Report

Dr. Michael C. Threatt Launches Roadmap 2030: A Strategic Path Forward: Tackling Financial Challenges and Restoring Public Trust on the Journey to HUD Recovery SANFORD, NC, UNITED STATES, May 30, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- In just 180 days, the …

TravelingWiki's Jonathan Sutter Cited w/United Airlines, Airbus & Emirates as Leading Challenge to Existing Travel Norms

TravelingWiki CEO Jonathan Sutter has been named as the leading compelling antithetical to the status quo in Autism & Aviation for Non Visible Disabilities DENVER, CO, UNITED STATES, May 30, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- On the eve of extensive Midwest …

Microplastics Emergency and Public Health: ALLATRA Shares Research at Bay Atlantic University

WASHINGTON, D.C., DC, UNITED STATES, May 30, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- On May 20, 2025, Bay Atlantic University and the Global Policy Institute, in collaboration with ALLATRA and the Creative Society, hosted a pivotal event that examined the …

DLNR News Release – WAILOA CENTER ART EXCHANGE AND EXHIBITION, May 29, 2025

Posted on May 29, 2025 in Main STATE OF HAWAIʻI KA MOKU ʻĀINA O HAWAIʻI JOSH GREEN, M.D. GOVERNOR KE KIAʻĀINA DEPARTMENT OF LAND AND NATURAL RESOURCES KA ‘OIHANA KUMUWAIWAI ‘ĀINA   DAWN N.S. CHANG CHAIRPERSON KA LUNA HOʻOKELE     CALL FOR SUBMISSIONS TO …

DOA News release on specialty crop grant program

           STATE OF HAWAIʻI KA MOKU ʻĀINA O HAWAIʻI   JOSH GREEN, M.D. GOVERNOR KE KIAʻĀINA DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE ʻOIHANA MAHIʻAI   SHARON HURD CHAIRPERSON KA LUNA HOʻOKELE   DEAN M. MATSUKAWA DEPUTY TO THE CHAIRPERSON KA HOPE LUNA HOʻOKELE     HDOA …

DBEDT NEWS RELEASE: Visitor Industry Grows Again in April 2025

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