President Donald Trump’s budget proposal would cut federal funding for an earthquake early warning system for California, Oregon and Washington state, a development that seismology experts and some local leaders say would be the end of the project. The system …
The U.S. National Transportation Safety Board, handling the most accident investigations since the 1990s, is “going to have to let some things go” if budget cuts aren’t restored, Chairman Deborah Hersman said. “We’re getting very stretched,” Hersman, nominated this month …
Officials at the state Public Health Department say years of budget cuts have caused the agency to fall behind on everything from investigating consumer complaints about medical facilities to ensuring that summer camps for children have enough life vests, and …
Terrebonne Parish Sheriff Jerry Larpenter says he has traded in 40 vehicles – mostly older SUVs and pickup trucks – and used the money for 14 new cars and an unmarked pickup truck. He also is trying to sell a …
The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration says the cuts planned for its tsunami warning network won’t affect emergency alerts. That agency has issued a rebuttal of accusations levied by the group Public Employees for Environmental Responsibility. The Kodiak Daily Mirror …
A Florida congresswoman says Hurricane Irene should be a wake-up call to reverse proposed funding cuts to the hurricane hunter program. Though not final, a budget proposal that has passed the House Appropriations Committee would reduce funding for the flights …