Residents in hardest-hit counties qualify for a month of grocery expenses. The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced that those most impacted by the recent hurricanes qualify for…
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Hundreds Rescued From Deadly Flash Flooding in New Mexico
The Roswell area experienced washed-out roads and two deaths, while several were hospitalized. Flash flooding hits southern New Mexico over the weekend with a record-breaking, monsoon-like amount of…
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Hurricane Cleanup Ongoing, Election-Related Changes Approved
Power has been restored to millions, but thousands still await reconnection. In the aftermath of Hurricane Milton, Governor Ron Desantis ordered voter-related flexibility for election supervisors after massive…
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Efforts Underway to Restore IV Fluid Supply in Hurricane Disruption of NC Facility
Federal agencies and Baxter International collaborate to boost IV fluid availability following severe storm damage. Hurricane Helene caused damage to Baxter International’s North Cove facility in North Carolina,…
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White House Announces $1.8 Billion for Hurricane Relief
The president calls on Congress to reconvene early to approve more funding. President Biden’s administration approved over $1.8 billion this week to support recovery efforts for communities devastated…
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Emergency Grants Approved for North Carolina Hurricane Recovery
Labor Department funding to support disaster-relief jobs and training programs for recovery in 25 hard-hit counties. The Department of Labor recently authorized up to $10 million in emergency…
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House Speaker Says Congress Will Take up Hurricane Relief After Recess
He said more time is needed to assess and calculate the “scope and magnitude” of the storms. House Speaker Mike Johnson of Louisiana refused to call members of…
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President Biden Postpones Germany Trip Due to Hurricane Milton
The second devastating hurricane in two weeks requires his domestic attention. The White House announced that President Joe Biden is postponing international travels to remain in the United…
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HUD Settles Racial Discrimination Allegations with Harris County, Texas
The agreement requires the county to distribute a “Notice of Rights” to Hispanic neighborhoods. The Department of Housing and Urban Development entered into a Voluntary Compliance Agreement with…
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Labor Department Allocates $2 Million to Training Hurricane Beryl Clean-up Workers
Emergency grant funding approved for 67 counties in Texas The Department of Labor has distributed an initial $2 million in emergency funding to train workers helping to clean…
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