Capital Projects Fund approves infrastructure applications worth $1 billion The Department of the Treasury has approved broadband project proposals submitted by Florida, Georgia, Iowa, Minnesota, Missouri, and Utah.…
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Hurricane Nicole Weakens After Landfall
More than 300,000 are without power in Florida. Early Thursday morning, Nicole strengthened into a category 1 hurricane before it made landfall south of Vero Beach, Florida, then…
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Tropical Storm Nicole Headed Toward FL
Officials project it will strengthen into a hurricane by landfall. Eastern Florida is already experiencing heavy rain, high winds, and coastal flooding as Tropical Storm Nicole heads toward…
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Tropical Storm Headed for Florida
The storm system could become a hurricane on Election Day. The National Weather Service says Florida may experience another tropical storm system this week, which has the potential…
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EPA Announces Projects to Monitor Air Pollution
Communities in 37 states will be involved. The Environmental Protection Agency announced it will fund 132 projects for monitoring air pollution in 37 states. Funds from the COVID-19 stimulus…
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9 Million Americans Cast Early Votes
California and Florida lead with the most early voting. On Tuesday, the United States Election Project published data showing that 9.3 million early voting ballots have been cast…
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DOT Provides $50 Million in Emergency Funds to Florida
Federal contribution supports infrastructure repairs after Hurricane Ian. The Federal Highway Administration has made $50 million in emergency funds available to the Florida Department of Transportation to help…
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Florida Senators Seek Help for Farmers
USDA secretary receives a request for aid after the devastation of Hurricane Ian. Senators Marco Rubio and Rick Scott of Florida are urging Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack to…
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Search and Rescue Efforts Continue in FL
Death toll has reached over 70. Recovery efforts continue across the state of Florida, especially in Orange County and Lee County, among the hardest hit by the storm.…
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PRAYER ALERT: Hurricane Ian Hits South Carolina
Millions still without power in Florida. UPDATE: 5:30 PM EDT 9/30 The National Hurricane Center has warned of “life-threatening” storm surges of 4 to 7 feet after Hurricane…
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