Federal and state officials accelerate I-40 repairs after hurricane devastation. Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy recently visited North Carolina and Tennessee to assess the damage Hurricane Helene caused to…
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USDA Offers D-SNAP Assistance to California Wildfire Victims
Over 80,000 households in 28 zip codes are eligible. The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced that residents of Los Angeles County are eligible to participate in its…
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Wildfires Continue to Blaze in LA County
At least 10 people have died since the fires began on Tuesday. The wildfires in California continue to burn though winds began to slow on Thursday and firefighters…
Read MorePRAYER ALERT: “Immediate Threat to Life” as Wind-Driven Wildfires Leads to Evacuations in California
Governor Newsom declares state of emergency as wildfires threaten thousands of homes. UPDATE Jan 9th, 10:30 AM EDT President Joe Biden canceled his trip to Italy after returning…
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HUD Completes Website Streamlining to Reduce Web Pages
The update makes its website easier to navigate for users and employees. The Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) completed a massive update to its website last…
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Congress Passes 11th-Hour Funding to Keep Government Running
The president signed the legislation on Saturday. The House of Representatives finally passed a continuing late Friday, which the Senate quickly approved in the early morning hours on…
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7.0 Earthquake Occurs Off California Coast
National Tsunami Warning Center cancels tsunami warning. On Thursday, the U.S. Geological Survey reported a 7.0 magnitude earthquake off the coast of Northern California. The epicenter was near Petrolia,…
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White House Requests $100 Billion for Emergency Relief
Files funding request after Congress returned to session. The White House filed a request for $100 billion from Congress this week to support the rebuilding of communities recovering…
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FEMA Reports Over $190 Million Distributed to Hurricane Victims in North Carolina
An additional $189 million was approved for debris removal and reimbursement. The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) released a report on Tuesday documenting the distribution of over $190…
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FHWA Allocates Emergency Funds for Hurricane Recovery in Virginia
Initial relief to restore key transportation routes and infrastructure damaged by the storm, including Route 58. The Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) announced the release of $10 million in…
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