The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development accepted Iowa’s $85 million disaster assistance plan. The plan will help Iowa recover from this summer’s flooding and tornadoes. The money will be used to help rebuild homes, small businesses and public …
Federal officials announced a much sought-after disaster declaration for the Chesapeake Bay blue crab fishery, making watermen eligible for funding to help them deal with severe harvest limits. The disaster declaration was limited to the soft crab and peeler crab …
Governor Rod Blagojevich declared three more Illinois counties state disaster areas after severe flooding this month. The governor’s office said the state disaster declaration for Bureau, Kendall and Woodford counties means more state assets and personnel will be available to …
The U.S. House voted to pass legislation by Reps. Ron Kind and Charlie Rangel that would provide tax relief to people and businesses affected by natural disasters. Under the bill, when a presidential declaration is issued, taxpayers could write off …
Democratic Congressman Chet Edwards said the House will pass a year-end spending bill that will designate most of about $23 billion in disaster recovery aid for Hurricane Ike. Edwards said the House was going to pass the spending bill. The …
With a Tuesday, Sept. 30, 2008, deadline to sign or veto bills fast approaching in Califorrnia, Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger has taken action on several bills this week. Perhaps most notable to insurance agents is AB 2956, which the Governor signed, …
A preservationist in the historic Ohio River town of Madison, Ind. is worried that homeowners repairing damage from a recent windstorm might alter their homes’ character. Madison Historic Board member Rich Murray asked a board to consider weekly meetings for …
Inadequate training and the improper placement of a propane tank contributed to a January 2007 explosion that killed four and injured six at a West Virginia convenience store. The findings are contained in a U.S. Chemical Safety Board draft report …
Documents show officials with the Environmental Protection Agency prepared in April 2002 to declare a public health emergency over asbestos contamination in Libby, Mont., but changed their minds around the same time they met with the White House. The documents …
West Virginia’s Supreme Court agreed to a full review of appeals arising from a nearly $400 million judgment against DuPont. A Harrison County jury awarded the damages to residents last year, after finding the chemical giant downplayed and lied about …