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Exclusive: Most Kerr County homes hit on July 4 had no flood insurance

Less than 5% of residential properties in high-risk areas in Kerr County were covered by flood insurance before the July 4 storm, according to a Houston Chronicle analysis, highlighting a growing problem for inland regions in Texas that are experiencing …

Source: Austin American-Statesman - Texas - Pending
Published on Jul 17, 2025

Washington state sues Trump administration for cutting billions in disaster mitigation funding

By Jerry Knaak / The Daily World On April 4, the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) abruptly canceled the Building Resilient Infrastructure and Communities (BRIC) program. This decision directly affects several Grays Harbor area infrastructure …

Source: The Daily Chronicle - Washington State - Pending
Published on Jul 17, 2025

20 States Sue Trump Administration Over Ending BRIC Program

(TNS) — While the country reels from a series of deadly and devastating floods, Washington and a coalition of other states are suing President Donald Trump’s administration to keep money flowing so they can guard against even more natural disasters. The …

Source: Government Technology - Neutral
Published on 00:14 GMT

State sues Trump administration for cutting billions in disaster funding

SEATTLE 7/17/2025 – Attorney General Nick Brown is leading a coalition of 20 states in suing the Trump administration over its decision to illegally shut down the Federal Emergency Management Agency’s (FEMA) bipartisan Building Resilient …

Source: Tacoma Weekly - Washington State - Pending
Published on Jul 17, 2025

Asheville mayor gives update 9 months after Hurricane Helene

Nine months after Hurricane Helene tore through the Southeast, the recovery process is just beginning. As communities rebuild their lives and towns, the Carolina Journal revisits some of the state’s hardest-hit areas to assess what recovery looks like, …

Source: Carolina Journal - Pending
Published on Jul 17, 2025

Less safe and less secure

"Undermining the federal government, treating its career employees poorly, discarding years of institutional knowledge and cutting spending for the sake of cutting spending might seem like good politics, until you need the federal government," …

Source: Fort Bend Herald - Texas - Pending
Published on 01:56 GMT

McDowell County still accepting applications for hazard mitigation

MCDOWELL COUNTY, N.C. (WLOS) — McDowell County leaders hope to give property owners some peace of mind through two projects funded by the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) and the state of North Carolina. This month, McDowell County submitted 25 …

Source: WLOS - North Carolina - Center-right
Published on Jul 17, 2025

What to know about the extreme U.S. flooding — and ways to stay safe

July has washed across the United States with unusually destructive, deadly torrents of rain. In the first half of the month alone, historically heavy downpours sent rivers in Central Texas spilling far beyond their banks, causing at least 130 deaths. …

Source: Science News - Neutral
Published on Jul 17, 2025

Why is NC seeing so much rain and flooding in July?

There has been a head-spinning amount of flooding this month, and not just in North Carolina. It includes Texas, New Mexico, Illinois, New York, New Jersey and Missouri. The Texas floods were from the remnants of a tropical storm. The flooding in central …

Source: WRAL 5 - North Carolina - Neutral
Published on Jul 17, 2025

Sen. Rick Scott, Sen. Ashley Moody try to give homeowners a financial break on flood insurance

Florida Republican senators Rick Scott and Ashley Moody are trying to give homeowners nationwide a financial break on flood insurance. The two lawmakers jointly reintroduced the Flood Insurance Relief Act on Thursday to give Americans a non-refundable tax …

Source: WLRN - Florida - Public Broadcaster
Published on Jul 17, 2025

The Texas disaster stirs memories of the dangers facing Mississippians from flooding

Published 1:32 pm Thursday, July 17, 2025 Mississippians are generally a generous and empathetic people. We sincerely feel the pain of others struggling to deal with the suffering of natural disasters and communities that are ravaged by wind, water and …

Source: The Meridian Star - Mississippi - Pending
Published on Jul 17, 2025

Local News Roundup: Candidate filing closes Friday; AG Jeff Jackson sues Trump administration; Charlotte to host MLS All-...

Candidate filing for local elections closes at noon Friday. We look at who's entered the races so far and the choices voters will have. North Carolina leaders gathered in Raleigh to announce a major lawsuit against the Trump administration over …

Source: WFAE - North Carolina - Public Broadcaster
Published on Jul 16, 2025

Az AG Mayes, other states sue Trump administration for pulling $4.5 billion from FEMA disaster prevention

A coalition of 20 states sued the Trump administration on Wednesday for shutting down a $4.5 billion grant program aimed at preventing natural disasters by strengthening local infrastructure. In a 68-page lawsuit filed in Massachusetts, the states claim …

Source: Tucson Sentinel - Arizona - Center-left
Published on Jul 16, 2025

Democratic states sue Trump administration over FEMA funding cuts

Over a dozen attorneys general from Democratic-led states are suing the Federal Emergency Management Agency for cutting bipartisan approved funding for natural disaster response. According to the lawsuit filed Wednsday in the U.S. District Court for the …

Source: WRTV - Indiana - Neutral
Published on Jul 17, 2025

Will funding for NC's beach nourishment projects wash away?

Beach nourishment projects are becoming increasingly expensive, forcing some towns to make difficult decisions about funding. When the Army Corps of Engineers announced in May that a contract had been signed for fresh sand to be pumped onto Pleasure Island …

Source: Star News - North Carolina - Neutral
Published on Jul 17, 2025

The Property Insurance Conundrum

Lew Sichelman Practically no one doubts the necessity of health insurance, what with the long list of maladies that can befall a person. But apparently lots of people question the need for insurance to protect their properties. Homeowners insurance usually …

Source: The Commercial Record - Massachusetts - Pending
Published on Jul 16, 2025

MA, 20 states sue Trump over cutting FEMA disaster prevention funding

Trump administration terminated a billion-dollar program aimed at protecting communities against natural disasters through infrastructure upgrades. MA co-led coalition of 20 states in filing the lawsuit against FEMA and Kristi Noem. FEMA and Noem have come …

Source: South Coast Business Bulletin - Massachusetts - Neutral
Published on Jul 16, 2025

NC Attorney General sues FEMA over canceled disaster preparedness program

The multi-state lawsuit seeks to restore $200 million in infrastructure funding after the abrupt program cancellation. GASTONIA, N.C. — North Carolina Attorney General Jeff Jackson filed a federal lawsuit against the Federal Emergency Management …

Source: WFMY News 2 - North Carolina - Pending
Published on Jul 16, 2025

NC sues FEMA after agency cut $200 million for infrastructure ravaged by recent flooding

North Carolina Attorney General Jeff Jackson sued the Federal Emergency Management Administration on Wednesday over its decision to cancel a program that provides more than $200 million to protect North Carolina’s infrastructure, including water and sewer …

Source: WRAL 5 - North Carolina - Neutral

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Published on March 14, 2025 - 14:56 GMT

Dispatches From the Front Lines of Trump’s War on Democracy

“My generals” running the Pentagon? “My lawyers” running the Department of Justice? “My” main money man and his group of young techies illegally shutting down programs Congress voted to support and fund? What we have here is a hostile takeover of the U. …

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Published on July 17, 2025 - 14:38 GMT

FEMA Authorizes Funds to Fight Utah’s Monroe Fire

DENVER – This afternoon FEMA authorized the use of federal funds to help with firefighting costs for the Monroe Fire burning in Sevier County, Utah. The fire started July 13, 2025 and is 0-percent contained. Acting FEMA Region 8 Administrator Katherine …

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Published on July 17, 2025 - 17:56 GMT

Almost half of US sue Trump’s government for withdrawing disaster relief funding

(MENAFN) Twenty U.S. states, primarily governed by Democrats, have filed a lawsuit against the administration of President Donald Trump over its decision to withdraw critical disaster relief funding. The lawsuit, submitted to a federal court in Boston on …

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Published on July 16, 2025 - 14:57 GMT

Attorney General James Sues FEMA for Cutting Bipartisan Funding for Natural Disasters

NEW YORK – New York Attorney General Letitia James today joined a coalition of 19 other states in suing the Trump administration over its deadly decision to illegally shut down the Federal Emergency Management Agency’s (FEMA) bipartisan Building Resilient …

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Published on July 16, 2025 - 23:50 GMT

Governor Abbott Announces 5 Counties Added To State Disaster Declaration Following Texas Flooding

TEXAS, July 16 - July 16, 2025 | Austin, Texas | Press Release Announces FEMA Approval To Add Three More Counties To Presidential Disaster Declaration Governor Greg Abbott today updated his disaster declaration following recent catastrophic flooding across …

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Published on July 16, 2025 - 20:31 GMT

Attorney General Tong Sues Trump Administration for Unlawfully Cutting Billions in Disaster Mitigation Funding

Press Releases 07/16/2025 Attorney General Tong Sues Trump Administration for Unlawfully Cutting Billions in Disaster Mitigation Funding (Hartford, CT) – Attorney General William Tong today joined a coalition of 20 states in suing the Trump …

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Published on July 16, 2025 - 17:48 GMT

Attorney General Dan Rayfield Sues Trump Administration for Unlawfully Cutting Billions in Disaster Mitigation Funding

Attorney General Dan Rayfield today and a coalition of 20 states sued the Trump Administration over its decision to illegally shut down the Federal Emergency Management Agency’s (FEMA) bipartisan Building Resilient Infrastructure and Communities (BRIC) …

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Published on July 16, 2025 - 17:22 GMT

Washington state sues Trump administration for unlawfully cutting billions in disaster mitigation funding

SEATTLE — Attorney General Nick Brown today led a coalition of 20 states in suing the Trump administration over its decision to illegally shut down the Federal Emergency Management Agency’s (FEMA) bipartisan Building Resilient Infrastructure and …

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Published on July 16, 2025 - 15:25 GMT

Attorney General Bonta Sues Trump Administration for Illegally Shutting Down Longstanding Disaster Prevention Program

Over a billion in funding potentially at stake for California projects to address flooding, wildfires, landslides, drought, and earthquakes OAKLAND – California Attorney General Rob Bonta today filed a lawsuit challenging the unlawful termination of the …

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Published on July 17, 2025 - 23:19 GMT

The One Big Beautiful Bill Act - Commemorative Book released by Really Big Coloring Books® in St. Louis

The One Big Beautiful Bill Signed. Sealed. Delivered. July 4th, 2025, by President Donald J Trump. Authenticated U.S. Government Information by the GPO. ST. LOUIS, MO, UNITED STATES, July 17, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The One Big Beautiful Bill …

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Published on July 17, 2025 - 20:08 GMT

From Grassroots to Global Impact: GARI Launches as International Nonprofit Advancing Research and Innovation

Building on a 20-year legacy, GARI formalizes as a nonprofit to expand global research, innovation, mentorship, and inclusive academic collaboration. HOUSTON, TX, UNITED STATES, July 17, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- After more than two decades of …

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Published on July 17, 2025 - 18:41 GMT

VFS Global introduces 38 new UK Visa Application Centres in the United States

The 38 new Visa Application Centres are set to open on 15 July 2025 The new network replaces existing Application Support Centers run by the US DHS WASHINGTON DC, DC, UNITED STATES, July 17, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- VFS Global has announced …

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Published on July 17, 2025 - 17:15 GMT

Steve Sylvester Leads District 5 City Commission Race in Fundraising and Earns Key Chamber Endorsement

WEST PALM BEACH, FL, UNITED STATES, July 17, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Steve Sylvester, candidate for West Palm Beach City Commission, District 5, announced yesterday that his campaign has raised over $11,000, making him the fundraising leader …

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Published on July 17, 2025 - 17:00 GMT

AMU Expands to the United States as an Authorized Institution in Utah

OREM, UT, UNITED STATES, July 18, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- American Management University (AMU) is pleased to announce its recent authorization to operate in the state of Utah, USA. This significant milestone marks AMU’s continued growth as an …

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Published on July 17, 2025 - 15:31 GMT

Texas 2036 Leads the Way Through Public Policy Advocacy Grounded in Trusted Research and Analysis

Texas 2036 advanced data-driven policy wins this past session, securing investments in water, education, workforce, health care, housing, and more. AUSTIN, TX, UNITED STATES, July 17, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- This year’s Texas Legislature took …

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Published on July 17, 2025 - 15:23 GMT

Statement from NRLCA President Don Maston on House Majority Support for Preserving the USPS as a Public Institution

ALEXANDRIA, VA, UNITED STATES, July 17, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Today, the National Rural Letter Carriers’ Association celebrates a critical milestone in our campaign to protect the United States Postal Service: a bipartisan majority of …

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Published on July 17, 2025 - 15:16 GMT

In Washington Monthly Article, NCHE’s Dr. Gail C. Christopher Reveals Poll Results Demonstrating Americans Seek Unity

Dr. Christopher states that the stark contrast between public sentiment and government actions underscores an urgent need for the two to be more aligned. WASHINGTON, DC, UNITED STATES, July 17, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Americans Overwhelmingly …

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Published on July 17, 2025 - 15:14 GMT

USPS Celebrates 250 Years: A Critical Moment for Rural America

NRLCA Hosts Events as USPS Workers Fight to Keep the Institution Public SHEPHERDSTOWN, WV, UNITED STATES, July 17, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- As the United States Postal Service (USPS) celebrates its 250th anniversary, this milestone comes at a …

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Published on July 18, 2025 - 02:26 GMT

Thirteenth Defendant Pleads Guilty in Transnational Scheme to Defraud U.S. Consumers

A Peruvian national pleaded guilty yesterday for his participation in transnational mail and wire fraud schemes that targeted vulnerable United States consumers. According to court documents, David Cornejo Fernandez, 36, of Lima, Peru, facilitated fraud …

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Published on July 18, 2025 - 02:26 GMT

Three Memphis Bank Robbers Convicted at Trial

A federal jury in Memphis, Tennessee, convicted three men today for their roles in a violent bank robbery conspiracy, involving five bank robberies and an attempted sixth, in which the robbers shot two people. The defendants were found guilty of four bank …

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Published on July 17, 2025 - 12:51 GMT

Family Enterprise USA Featured in New Videos by Tamarind Learning and YouTube’s ‘The Vault’

Topics Cover Family Business Priorities, New Tax Bill, and Next Generation Planning WASHINGTON, DC, UNITED STATES, July 17, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Family business priorities, the new tax bill, and succession are detailed in two new video …

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Published on July 17, 2025 - 12:01 GMT

Alona Lebedieva Calls for Clearer Focus on Military and Economic Support at URC-2025

KYIV, UKRAINE, July 17, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The fourth international Ukraine Recovery Conference (URC-2025) took place in Rome, bringing together nearly 5,000 participants — from governments and international financial institutions to …

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Published on July 17, 2025 - 11:25 GMT

Tariff-Driven Inflation Reawakens in June: CPI Hits 2.7% as Fed Holds the Line

EBC Financial Group anticipates elevated market sensitivity heading into Q3. DC, UNITED STATES, July 17, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- U.S. consumer prices rose by 2.7% year-on-year in June, marking the highest reading since February and signaling …

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Published on July 17, 2025 - 11:25 GMT

Tariff-Driven Inflation Reawakens in June: CPI Hits 2.7% as Fed Holds the Line

EBC Financial Group anticipates elevated market sensitivity heading into Q3. DC, UNITED STATES, July 17, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- U.S. consumer prices rose by 2.7% year-on-year in June, marking the highest reading since February and signaling …

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Published on July 17, 2025 - 11:25 GMT

Tariff-Driven Inflation Reawakens in June: CPI Hits 2.7% as Fed Holds the Line

EBC Financial Group anticipates elevated market sensitivity heading into Q3. DC, UNITED STATES, July 17, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- U.S. consumer prices rose by 2.7% year-on-year in June, marking the highest reading since February and signaling …

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Published on July 17, 2025 - 11:22 GMT

NFEC Launches Nationwide Initiative to Declare Financial Instability a Public Health Emergency

WASHINGTON DC, DC, UNITED STATES, July 17, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The National Financial Educators Council (NFEC) has officially launched a nationwide campaign to recognize financial instability as a Public Health Emergency. The organization …

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Published on July 17, 2025 - 11:18 GMT

Press Release: American Management University Offers 66 Free Online Short Courses

UPLAND, CA, UNITED STATES, July 17, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- American Management University (AMU) is pleased to announce the launch of 66 free online short courses available to everyone. These courses aim to empower individuals, support community …

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Published on July 17, 2025 - 09:15 GMT

Enam Bulan Pertama Trump Diwarnai Dekrit Mengejutkan dan Ketegangan dengan The Fed

EBC Financial Group menyoroti langkah-langkah strategis pemerintahan Trump, reaksi pasar keuangan, dan arah ekonomi-politik dunia yang terus bergeser. DC, UNITED STATES, July 17, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Dari euforia “Trump Trade” menjelang …

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Published on July 17, 2025 - 09:14 GMT

Os Primeiros Seis Meses de Trump São Marcados por Decretos Sem Precedentes e Relação Delicada com o Fed

EBC Financial Group analisa as principais decisões da presidência, reações do mercado e perspectivas em meio a mudanças econômicas e políticas DC, UNITED STATES, July 17, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Do eufórico “Trump Trade” antes das eleições …

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Published on March 14, 2025 - 14:56 GMT

Dispatches From the Front Lines of Trump’s War on Democracy

“My generals” running the Pentagon? “My lawyers” running the Department of Justice? “My” main money man and his group of young techies illegally shutting down programs Congress voted to support and fund? What we have here is a hostile takeover of the U. …

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Published on February 14, 2025 - 08:06 GMT

Use Your Cell Phone Camera to Help Save U.S. Democracy

Along with more than two million others, I subscribe to a daily newsletter written by historian Heather Cox Richardson (https://heathercoxrichardson.substack.com/). Richardson meshes her deep knowledge of history with insightful and valuable …

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