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  • Published on Aug 23, 2026

    California Congressmembers Urge FEMA to Provide Answers on Delay to Release Nearly $5 Million in Federal Funding for ...

    August 23, 2026 - WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Senators Alex Padilla and Adam Schiff (D-Calif.), and U.S. Representatives Julia Brownley (D-Calif.-26) and Brad Sherman (D-Calif.-32) have urged the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) to quickly release  …

    Source: Sierra Sun Times - California - Pending
  • Published on Aug 23, 2026

    Native News Weekly (August 23, 2026): D.C. Briefs

    WASHINGTON — Congress has been on a summer recess. The House of Representatives is due to return on August 31 for a short week before Labor Day weekend. The Senate returns Monday, September 14, 2026, at 3:00 p.m., after holding brief pro forma sessions …

    Source: Native News Online - Indeterminate
  • Published on Aug 20, 2026

    Frustrated Altadena leaders decry delays in FEMA funding to offset Edison undergrounding costs

    Altadena Town Council members on Tuesday, Aug. 18, voiced concern over the lack of current funding to help offset costs to local homeowners from Southern California Edison’s ongoing utility undergrounding work. At the council’s monthly meeting, Ciara …

    Source: Los Angeles Daily News - California - Neutral
  • Published on Aug 17, 2026

    FEMA gets new CIO as its administrator plans IT overhaul

    The Federal Emergency Management Agency has selected Steven McAndrews to take over as chief information officer, per multiple sources familiar with the matter.  He will step into the role shortly after his last day as the National Nuclear Security …

    Source: FedScoop - Washington D.C. - Pending
  • Published on Aug 19, 2026

    County seeks $42 million in delayed FEMA reimbursements

    More than three years after flooding disasters caused an estimated $140 million in damage to county infrastructure, Tulare County has roughly $42 million in FEMA reimbursements that remain outstanding, and the county is now asking the Trump administration …

    Source: The Porterville Recorder - California - Pending
  • Published on Aug 23, 2026

    Pfluger Fly-By: August 21, 2026

    Friend, Welcome back to the Pfluger Fly-By, a weekly roundup of the work I am doing to represent you and our communities in Congress. It was a busy week serving you in Texas-11. This week, I joined Secretary of Energy Chris Wright in Midland to showcase …

    Source: Brownwood News - Texas - Pending
  • Published on Aug 18, 2026

    FEMA public safety grant policy challenged in city, county lawsuit

    Dive Brief: A coalition of cities and counties on Monday sued the U.S. Department of Homeland Security in federal court for withholding tens of millions of dollars in public safety grants unless states and local governments agree to alter how they run …

    Source: Smart Cities Dive - Pending
  • Published on Aug 15, 2026

    Yuba-Sutter congressmen introduce a bill to enhance rural access to FEMA funds

    As firefighters continue to mop-up the Chute Fire, which burned acres of land in northeast Yuba County, the Mid-Valley’s Congress members James Gallagher and Mike Thompson signed a bill to expand and streamline access to Federal Emergency Management Agency …

    Source: Appeal Democrat - California - Neutral
  • Published on Aug 20, 2026

    Baldwin Calls on Trump Administration to Reverse Denial of Disaster Aid for Wisconsin

    WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin (D-WI) backed Wisconsin Governor Tony Evers’ appeal and called on the Trump Administration to reverse its decision to deny federal assistance to Wisconsin communities recovering and building back after …

    Source: Urban Milwaukee - Wisconsin - Neutral
  • Published on Aug 17, 2026

    Couple had insurance and FEMA aid, but still can't rebuild after 2024 hurricanes

    A Florida couple who had both flood and homeowners insurance before the 2024 hurricane season says the money they received from their insurer and FEMA was nowhere close to enough to rebuild. They shared their story, still standing on an empty lot nearly …

    Source: KTVQ 2 - Montana - Neutral
  • Published on Aug 20, 2026

    U.S. Sen. Baldwin: Baldwin calls on Trump Administration to reverse denial of disaster aid for Wisconsin

    WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin (D-WI) backed Wisconsin Governor Tony Evers’ appeal and called on the Trump Administration to reverse its decision to deny federal assistance to Wisconsin communities recovering and building back after …

    Source: WisPolitics - Wisconsin - Neutral
  • Published on Aug 21, 2026

    Counties and cities sue over counterterrorism grant rule changes

    A group of four cities and counties announced a lawsuit this week challenging the Trump administration’s efforts to tie counterterrorism grants to election rule changes. Harris and El Paso Counties in Texas; the Metropolitan Government of Nashville and …

    Source: Nextgov/FCW - Washington D.C. - Pending
  • Published on Jul 29, 2026

    Congressman Bentz: The Federal Emergency Management Agency Partially Approves Oregon’s Requests for Fire Aid, Declaring ...

    For Immediate Release July 28, 2026 WASHINGTON, D.C. – The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) approved three of five Oregon requests for Fire Management Assistance Grants (FMAG).  These grants are meant to provide financial assistance to state, …

    Source: KBOI - Idaho - Neutral
  • Published on Aug 20, 2026

    Gipson advocates for Mississippi agricultural workers on Capitol Hill

    Mississippi Agriculture Commissioner Andy Gipson led a 21-person team representing local ag workers in Washington, D.C. this week during meetings with federal officials. The group from Mississippi met with high-level decision-makers from the United States …

    Source: SuperTalkFM News - Mississippi - Right-wing
  • Published on Aug 15, 2026

    St. Pete couple had full insurance and FEMA aid, but still can't rebuild after 2024 hurricanes

    ST. PETE, Fla. — A St. Petersburg couple who had both flood and homeowners insurance before the 2024 hurricane season says the money they received from their insurer and FEMA was nowhere close to enough to rebuild. They shared their story, still standing …

    Source: WFTS Tampa Bay - Florida - Neutral
  • Published on Aug 10, 2026

    Senate Confirms New FEMA Head

    By GABRIELA AOUN ANGUEIRA The Senate on Friday confirmed Cameron Hamilton as head of the Federal Emergency Management Agency, returning the former Navy SEAL to the embattled agency he led temporarily last year only to be fired after he publicly opposed …

    Source: Fire Engineering - Neutral
  • Published on Aug 8, 2026

    Senate confirms Hamilton to lead FEMA

    The Senate on Friday confirmed Cameron Hamilton as head of the Federal Emergency Management Agency, returning the former Navy SEAL to the embattled agency he led temporarily last year only to be fired after he publicly opposed eliminating it. Hamilton was …

    Source: Highlands News-Sun - Florida - Pending
  • Published on Aug 7, 2026

    Senate confirms Cameron Hamilton to lead FEMA

    The Senate has confirmed Cameron Hamilton as head of the embattled Federal Emergency Management Agency. Hamilton was among 74 nominations approved by the Senate on Friday. The former Navy SEAL is returning to the agency he briefly led last year. FEMA's …

    Source: Nola - Louisiana - Neutral
  • Published on Aug 7, 2026

    Senate confirms Hamilton to lead FEMA and clears more than 70 other Trump nominees

    The Senate on Friday confirmed Cameron Hamilton as head of the Federal Emergency Management Agency, returning the former Navy SEAL to the embattled agency he led temporarily last year only to be fired after he publicly opposed eliminating it. Hamilton was …

    Source: Associated Press - 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. …

    Source: Op/Ed
  • Published on August 20, 2026 - 16:15 GMT

    Students and Teachers Can Apply for FEMA Assistance

    Students and teachers whose homes and personal property were damaged by Tropical Storm Arthur that occurred June 17-24, can apply for FEMA disaster assistance. FEMA may be able to help eligible individuals and families in Avoyelles, Lafourche, Pointe …

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  • Published on August 10, 2026 - 21:58 GMT

    Governor Announces More Than $513 Million in FEMA Funds to Continue Puerto Rico’s Recovery and Reconstruction

    La Fortaleza, Puerto Rico — August 10, 2026 — Governor Jenniffer González Colón today announced that the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) has obligated more than $513 million for nine recovery and reconstruction projects across Puerto Rico, …

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  • Published on August 23, 2026 - 14:05 GMT

    Board of Commissioners Recap: Feb. 17

    At the February 17 regular meeting, the Buncombe County Board of Commissioners heard a financial report for the second quarter of fiscal year 2026, held a public hearing for and adopted a personnel ordinance amendment, and approved budget amendments for …

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  • Published on August 20, 2026 - 16:34 GMT

    Senate Resolution 357 Printer's Number 1909

    PENNSYLVANIA, August 19 - PRINTER'S NO. 1909 THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF PENNSYLVANIA SENATE RESOLUTION No. 357 Session of 2026 INTRODUCED BY MUTH, KANE, PISCIOTTANO, L. WILLIAMS, PENNYCUICK, STREET, VOGEL, COSTA, HUGHES, SCHWANK, FONTANA, COMITTA, HAYWOOD …

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  • Published on August 13, 2026 - 21:18 GMT

    Tennessee Task Force 2 Canine Teams Earn FEMA Certification

    Tennessee Task Force 2’s (TN‑TF2) four highly trained canine search teams earned their individual FEMA Foundational Skills Assessment (FSA) certification, an essential milestone in developing fully deployable Urban Search and Rescue (US&R) canine teams …

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  • Published on August 14, 2026 - 21:37 GMT

    Household Hazardous Material Removal Program

    At the request of the State of Washington, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has been assigned by the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) to survey, remove, and dispose of household hazardous materials from properties burned by …

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