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FEMA ends 100% coverage for North Carolina recovery efforts

April 12 (UPI) -- More than six months after the remnants of Hurricane Helene devastated much of western North Carolina, federal officials have ceased providing full funding for storm recovery efforts there. "Today, I learned that [the Federal …

FEMA denies NC's request to extend 100% federal cost share for Helene recovery

The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) has denied North Carolina's request to extend its 100% reimbursement period for Tropical Storm Helene recovery expenses. In a letter to President Trump, North Carolina's congressional delegation …

North Carolina’s FEMA aid extension for Helene recovery denied, governor says

CHARLOTTE, N.C. (WBTV) - The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) has denied North Carolina’s request to extend the reimbursement period for Helene disaster relief. North Carolina Gov. Josh Stein said Friday afternoon he learned the agency refused …

Trump Denies FEMA Aid Extension in State He Won Three Times

By Gabe Whisnant is a Breaking News Editor at Newsweek based in North Carolina. Prior to joining Newsweek in 2023, he directed daily publications in North and South Carolina. As an executive editor, Gabe led award-winning coverage of Charleston church …

Gov. Stein says he urges "President to reconsider FEMA’s bad decision" on Hurricane Helene relief money

The Federal Emergency Management Agency is ending their 100 percent match for Hurricane Helene recovery. GREENSBORO, N.C. — The Federal Emergency Management Agency is ending their 100 percent match for paying for Hurricane Helene recovery. North Carolina …

IRS postpones tax deadlines for Tennesseans after deadly severe weather

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WSMV) - The Internal Revenue Service has announced tax relief for the entire state of Tennessee affected by severe storms, tornadoes, flooding and more that began in early April. The IRS reports that Tennessee taxpayers will now have …

Green groups sue Trump agencies over removal of climate data

A coalition of environmental and science groups sued the Trump administration Monday over the removal of government webpages that contained climate and environmental justice data. The lawsuit, filed in the U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia, …

LA County residents have until Oct. 15 to file taxes

LOS ANGELES — While most Americans have until Tuesday to file their 2024 taxes, Los Angeles County taxpayers automatically have a six-month extension on filing their returns and making tax payments due to the January wildfires that impacted Pacific …

Feds deny ‘bomb cyclone’ disaster aid

OLYMPIA 4/14/2025 – Last November when what was called a "bomb cyclone” hit Washington state, an estimated $34 million in widespread damage was done across multiple counties and two lives were lost. Gov. Jay Inslee requested a federal major …

City to borrow $85 million for Trop repairs, debris removal

The City of St. Petersburg will secure an $85 million line of credit from Bank of America to pay for ongoing storm recovery costs. Administrators believe borrowing the money is prudent given federal uncertainties and outstanding costs related to debris …

Disaster Experts Are Missing Hurricane and Flood Meetings because of Trump Travel Restrictions

April 14, 2025 3 min read Federal Disaster Experts Are Missing Key Meetings because of Trump Travel Restrictions FEMA and NOAA officials are being forced to skip major hurricane and flood conferences ahead of disaster season because of Trump administration …

Here Are the States and Locales With Extra Time to File Their Income Taxes in 2025

Heads up -- US federal income taxes are due tomorrow. If you can't get them finished with the best tax software by then, you'll need to file an extension. CNETIf your local area was hit with bad flooding last year, or you live somewhere else that …

Haven't filed your taxes yet? Georgians have until May 1 due to Hurricane Helene

Georgians rushing to meet the usual April 15 deadline to file taxes have a little breathing room. After Hurricane Helene made landfall in late September of last year, the Federal Emergency Management Agency issued disaster declarations for several Southern …

Facing ‘extraordinary’ pressures, LA County CEO unveils tight 2025-26 budget

By ANUSHA SHANKAR City News Service Multiple Los Angeles County government departments would face 3% budget cuts in the coming fiscal year under an austere recommended spending plan unveiled on Monday, April 14gag that also includes the elimination of 310 …

Worst explosion in Texas history happened in 1947, killing almost 600

Texas is no stranger to massive explosions like the one that destroyed or badly damaged homes and injured six people in a residential area off U.S. 183 near McNeil Road on Sunday. Looking back in Texas history, these explosions were among the worst: SS  …

Hunger relief organizations piecing together resources

Niagara County hunger relief organizations are piecing together what’s left of funding and resources for putting food on their clients’ tables. Last week, FeedMore WNY, which assists many Niagara County agencies, lost access to $3.5 million in food …

Bourbon 4 Bourbon: Indiana man leads rebuild after community disaster

When an EF-1 tornado tore through Bourbon, Indiana, a rural town with a population of 1,600 on April 2, it left more than splintered homes and uprooted trees in its path. It stripped away a sense of security for residents who pride themselves on strength. …

IRS Gives Last-Minute Exemption to Taxpayers in Tennessee Ahead of Tax Day

The IRS sent final reminders to Americans that their deadline to file their 2024 taxes is Tuesday, April 15, but it gave an exemption to residents and businesses in Tennessee due to recent weather events. The IRS, which announced Jan. 27 as the official …

Amid Trump targeting FEMA, CT city gets $10 million grant. Why it's important.

Sixth Ukraine Action Summit Drew Over 600 Advocates to Support Peace for Ukraine

Organized by the American Coalition for Ukraine, the Summit featured 450 Capitol Hill meetings and direct engagement with top U.S. lawmakers from all states. WASHINGTON DC, MD, UNITED STATES, April 15, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The sixth …

'Flowers of Ukraine' a Rare Russian Perfume Bottle from 1914 to be Auctioned

WASHINGTON, DC, UNITED STATES, April 15, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- On Saturday, April 19 a lifetime collection of distinctive 1920’s commercial and Czechoslovakian perfume bottles will land in new collections when it is sold by the Perfume …

U.S. Government Receives Failing Grade Amid Growing $158.6 Trillion Debt

Truth in Accounting releases its annual Financial State of the Union on Tax Day CHICAGO, IL, UNITED STATES, April 15, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- As Americans file their taxes, Truth in Accounting (TIA) has released its latest Financial State of …

Gary S. Williams of Williams Asset Management Recognized in Forbes' Best-In-State Wealth Advisors List for 2025

COLUMBIA , MD, UNITED STATES, April 15, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Williams Asset Management, an independent investment and financial planning firm in Howard County, Maryland, is proud to announce that its CEO and President, Gary S. Williams, CFP …

ALLATRA Representatives at the International Day of Conscience with world leaders at the UN Headquarters in Vienna

VIENNA, AUSTRIA, April 15, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- ALLATRA International Public Movement Representatives took part in the official celebration of the International Day of Conscience, held at the United Nations Office in Vienna. The event …

Study suggests Copernicus may have leaned on an ancient Muslim astronomer in developing his cosmological system

New research finds striking resemblance between Copernicus’s heliocentric treatise and a Muslim scientist’s cosmological model designed nearly 200 years prior. SHARJAH, EMIRATE OF SHARJAH, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES, April 15, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ …

Scalise: Budget Reconciliation Will Unlock Economic Growth

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Permitting Technology Request for Information (RFI)

The City of Boston’s Department of Innovation and Technology is exploring technology options for permitting, licensing, and inspection internal workflows and constituent experiences on an enterprise low-code application platform (LCAP) that is fully …

Comer Launches Investigation into 23andMe Bankruptcy, Seeks Testimony to Protect Americans’ Personal DNA Data

WASHINGTON—House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform Chairman James Comer (R-Ky.) is launching an investigation into the national security and data privacy concerns resulting from the bankruptcy filing of 23andMe, Inc., a direct-to-consumer …

Sharifah Hardie Launches New Campaign Video for California Governor: “Are You Tired of Being Tired?”

Sharifah Hardie releases bold campaign video calling out California’s broken system and asking voters one urgent question: “Are you tired of being tired?” LONG BEACH, CA, UNITED STATES, April 14, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- California Governor …

Scribe Video Center Hosts a 2 Day Event with Rahsaan 'New York' Thomas – Celebrating Returning Filmmakers & Storytelling

PHILADELPHIA, PA, UNITED STATES, April 14, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Scribe Video Center is excited to present a powerful two-day event on April 25 & April 26 featuring Rahsaan “New York” Thomas – celebrated writer, podcaster, and filmmaker. …

U.S.-Based Fractional Hiring Surges Amid Global Tariff Concerns

Startups Rush to Domestic Talent Pools as Offshore Costs Rise — AI Supercharges U.S. Output ATLANTA, GA, UNITED STATES, April 14, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- With fears mounting over new tariffs on offshore services, startups across the U.S. are …

Bipartisan Senate Briefing Highlights Democratic Alternative for Iran’s Future

The bipartisan event focused on advancing a free, democratic, and non-nuclear republic of Iran WASHINGTON, DC, UNITED STATES, April 14, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- On April 8, 2025, a bipartisan group of U.S. Senators, former senior officials, …

NMAC Offers Administration for a Healthy America (AHA) Four Recommendations for Continued Impact in HIV Prevention

WASHINGTON, DC, UNITED STATES, April 14, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Today, NMAC's Deputy Director of Programs, Harold Phillips,  sent to Tom Engels, the Administrator of the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA), four recommendations …

RSSA Grows Nationwide Service Team to More Than 1,000 Trained Social Security Experts

Registered Social Security Analysts Are Based in 47 States and Ready to Help Fill Part of the Void in Services Occurring at the Social Security Administration NEW YORK CITY, NY, UNITED STATES, April 14, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The National …

USEA To Hold Virtual Press Briefing on Electric Utilities in the Trump Tumult

The United States Energy Association will hold a live press briefing on Zoom, another in its energy series, on Wednesday, April 16 at 11 a.m. EDT. WASHINGTON, DC, UNITED STATES, April 14, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The tumult produced by …

Albuquerque Man Charged in Connection with Arson Attacks on Tesla Dealership and Republican Party of New Mexico Office

Note: View the criminal complaint. Federal charges have been filed against Jamison Wagner, 40, an Albuquerque resident, in connection with recent arson attacks targeting the Tesla Albuquerque Showroom and the Republican Party of New Mexico (RPNM) …

Texas Man Sentenced to More than Seven Years for Hobbs Act Robbery Conspiracy and Using a Firearm During a Drug ...

A Texas man was sentenced last week to seven years and 10 months in prison for conspiring with four co-defendants to commit a Hobbs Act robbery and using a firearm during a drug trafficking crime. According to court documents, Harry Keith Dwyan Goffney, 23 …

Jury Convicts Home Health Agency Executive of Fixing Wages and Fraudulently Concealing Criminal Investigation

A federal jury convicted a Nevada man today for participating in a three-year conspiracy to fix the wages for home healthcare nurses in Las Vegas and for fraudulently failing to disclose the criminal antitrust investigation during the sale of his home …

U.S. Attorneys for Southwestern Border Districts Charge More than 1,020 Illegal Aliens with Immigration-Related Crimes ...

Since the inauguration of President Trump, the Department of Justice is playing a critical role in Operation Take back America, a nationwide initiative to repel the invasion of illegal immigration, achieve total elimination of cartels and transnational …