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Hindustan Times
24-05-2025
- Politics
- Hindustan Times
Trump rejects FEMA aid to North Carolina—after once accusing Biden of 'abandoning' the state
North Carolina was denied Hurricane Helene's aid by Donald Trump's Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA). Interestingly, Donald Trump criticized the Biden administration for ignoring the state, abandoning the region, and mishandling the response to Hurricane Helene. Now that he has come to power, North Carolina Governor Josh Stein has had to beg the current administration for the reimbursement request for Hurricane Helene, which FEMA has denied. Josh Stein released a statement in reaction to news that FEMA had denied North Carolina's request. "FEMA's denial of our appeal will cost North Carolina taxpayers potentially hundreds of millions of dollars to clean up out west. The money we have to pay toward debris removal will mean less money towards supporting our small businesses, rebuilding downtown infrastructure, repairing our water and sewer systems, and other critical needs," Stein said in his official statement. "Despite this news, we are going to stay the course. We will keep pushing the federal and state governments to do right by western North Carolina. We will keep working with urgency, focus, and transparency to get any appropriated money on the ground as quickly as we can to speed the recovery. We will not forget the people of western North Carolina," Stein continued. The statement also said, "Governor Josh Stein continues to advocate for the Trump administration and the U.S. Congress to send $19 billion to North Carolina for disaster relief - $11.5 billion in new appropriations and $7.5 billion in allocations from previous appropriations. Earlier this week, he released his second state Hurricane Helene budget proposal of $891 million to spur economic recovery, strengthen critical infrastructure, and get people back into their homes." ALSO READ | E-Verify mismatch case issue: What exactly happened at the SSA and how to resolve? Stein also published a video on X recently, informing the public that the Trump administration had denied the state's request for FEMA to honor a Biden-era commitment towards North Carolina. The major FEMA disaster declaration approvals allow Arkansas, Iowa, Kansas, Missouri, Mississippi, Nebraska, Oklahoma, and Texas access to financial support. This assistance by President Trump was being awaited for a long time by communities rocked by natural disasters. However, North Carolina is not a part of the 8 states that have been given this provision to seek for financial assistance through FEMA.
Yahoo
22-05-2025
- Politics
- Yahoo
New Forum Paper Highlights the Dire Need for Policy Reforms and Conservation Efforts
Protecting the Planet: A Vision for Environmental Reform ALEXANDRIA, Va., May 22, 2025 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Negative Population Growth, Inc. (NPG) is pleased to announce the publication of its latest Forum Paper, W.W.L.D. - What Would the Lorax Do? The Dismantling of Environmental Protections Under Trump 2.0, authored by naturalist and environmental advocate Dr. Karen I. Shragg. This thought-provoking work underscores the dangers posed by recent rollbacks in environmental protections, detailing their devastating impacts on both wildlife and natural ecosystems, and stresses the urgency of proactive measures to safeguard our environment amid ongoing challenges like climate change, habitat destruction, and pollution. Key recommendations in the paper include passing impactful legislation such as H.R. 251 to mandate E-Verify and H.R. 1241 to end the visa lottery. Both initiatives, if passed, would greatly assist in curbing population growth nationwide. Dr. Shragg's analysis highlights the critical challenges faced by endangered species and national parks as federal organizations, such as the National Park Service and the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), experience severe funding cuts and layoffs. The paper points to worsening threats of climate-related droughts, invasive species, and pollution while advocating for a holistic approach to addressing the root cause of environmental degradation: overpopulation. Positioning herself as a staunch advocate of wildlife and plant communities, Dr. Shragg notes: "Climate change threatens the stability of their interdependent world. Insects that metamorphose too early will not be there when the birds, frogs and bats need them. Rain that does not arrive at its usual time causes droughts, dries out the forests and threatens the animals that live there. Population growth leads to sprawl into delicate habitat areas, fragmenting land which then can no longer support the bigger wild mammals. Pollution comes from everything from mining to the new threat of microplastics in our industrialized world. Human-introduced invasive species, from European buckthorn to blackberry bushes and garlic mustard, destroy native plants and threaten the whole native food chain." "Because unless someone like you cares a whole awful lot, nothing is going to get better. It's not." This quote, excerpted from The Lorax, by Dr. Seuss, resonates throughout this new Forum Paper, calling individuals, policymakers, and environmental advocates alike to take action before it is too late. NPG encourages all stakeholders, from conservationists and policymakers to concerned citizens, to access the full paper at and join the conversation around urgent environmental reform. Dr. Shragg's paper serves as both a wake-up call and an inspiration for the critical work needed to protect our planet and all its inhabitants. Since 1972, NPG has worked to educate both the public and policy leaders about the impacts of overpopulation. With a steadfast commitment to reducing population growth to achieve a sustainable balance with our environmental resources, NPG continues to be a leading voice of reason in a world often driven by the pursuit of perpetual growth. We do not simply identify the problems – we propose solutions. For more information, visit our website at follow us on Facebook @NegativePopulationGrowth or follow us on X @npg_org. Media Contact Craig Lewis, Negative Population Growth, 703-350-9510, media@ Twitter View original content: SOURCE Negative Population Growth Error in retrieving data Sign in to access your portfolio Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data
Yahoo
22-05-2025
- Politics
- Yahoo
Audit Uncovers Issues in Seminole County Elections Office
Seminole County Supervisor of Elections Amy Pennock has completed an internal audit of her office, revealing several concerns stemming from the previous administration under former Supervisor Chris Anderson. Pennock, who assumed office in January 2025 after defeating Anderson in the August 2024 Republican primary, reported that many poll workers hired during the 2024 election cycle lacked proper employment verification. She stated, 'We were unable to locate HR files documentation, and have been unable to verify or validate that E-Verify was done on a significant portion of the poll workers.' Additionally, the audit found that the previous administration did not address a voter's request for an administrative hearing to restore voting rights. Pennock noted, 'The office was requested for an administrative hearing in August, and there was no follow-up on that.' The audit also highlighted a negative office culture and unexpected legal expenses totaling 161,000, attributed to actions taken during Anderson's tenure. Pennock emphasized her commitment to improving the office's operations, stating, 'This is not how this office is going to look or run, and we're going to put that in the past.' An external financial audit by a private firm is currently underway, with results expected in the coming months. Click here to download our free news, weather and smart TV apps. And click here to stream Channel 9 Eyewitness News live.
Yahoo
12-05-2025
- Politics
- Yahoo
Gallego unveils immigration plan
Sen. Ruben Gallego (D-Ariz.) released a new immigration plan Monday, wading into a contentious debate as President Trump pushes to crack down at the border. The plan from Gallego follows a similar pattern of other past proposals, promoting a pathway to citizenship for Dreamers and others in the U.S. while pushing for expanded personnel and enforcement at the border. 'We don't have to choose between border security and immigration reform. We can and should do both. Americans deserve the right to feel safe knowing their border is secure, but for decades, Congress has tried and failed to take action because politics got in the way. It's time to push forward and enact a plan that works,' Gallego said in a statement. Under Gallego's plan, Congress would fund increased hiring for Border Patrol agents as well as hiring other staff to handle processing and transportation of migrants. It doesn't fully endorse Trump's border wall but does call for some barriers. It would also establish a migration reserve corps to help deal with 'unexpected migrant surges' that would require more personnel. It would also place new limitations on asylum — a protection sought by many migrants who claim they are fleeing persecution or danger. Gallego's plan would raise the standard to obtain asylum protections — which is something also sought by Republicans, who argue the protections should be harder to gain. He also calls for gradually phasing in use of E-Verify across the country, forcing business to ascertain whether employees are legally allowed to work in the U.S. His proposal seeks to address a yearslong backlog of such cases by augmenting the number of asylum officers and giving them the power to adjudicate claims — removing the matter from immigration court. To ease constraints on immigration, his plan would also provide a pathway to citizenship for Dreamers, those brought to the U.S. as children, as well as spouses of citizens who do not yet have legal status. It would boost a number of caps on visas and green cards, with Gallego referencing 'arbitrary' caps that limit the number of immigrants from certain countries. He also calls for increasing U.S. refugee processing — a program Trump has currently suspended. Finally, his plan nods to similar efforts by the Biden administration in igniting a 'root causes' strategy that seeks to address factors prompting migration. Gallego calls for a Western Hemisphere engagement strategy, including creating more asylum capacity across Latin America and pushing for more 'responsibility sharing' for taking on migrants and refugees. The Senate last year abandoned another immigration proposal that similarly would have paired increased funds at the border with streamlining some immigration pathways. The effort was almost immediately spiked by then-candidate Trump, undercutting GOP interest in the bill. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
The Hill
12-05-2025
- Politics
- The Hill
Gallego unveils immigration plan
Sen. Ruben Gallego (D-Ariz.) released a new immigration plan Monday, wading into a contentious debate as President Trump pushes to crack down at the border. The plan from Gallego follows a similar pattern of other past proposals, promoting a pathway to citizenship for Dreamers and others in the U.S. while pushing for expanded personnel and enforcement at the border. 'We don't have to choose between border security and immigration reform. We can and should do both. Americans deserve the right to feel safe knowing their border is secure, but for decades, Congress has tried and failed to take action because politics got in the way. It's time to push forward and enact a plan that works,' Gallego said in a statement. Under Gallego's plan, Congress would fund increased hiring for Border Patrol agents as well as hiring other staff to handle processing and transportation of migrants. It doesn't fully endorse Trump's border wall but does call for some barriers. It would also establish a migration reserve corps to help deal with 'unexpected migrant surges' that would require more personnel. It would also place new limitations on asylum — a protection sought by many migrants who claim they are fleeing persecution or danger. Gallego's plan would raise the standard to obtain asylum protections — which is something also sought by Republicans, who argue the protections should be harder to gain. He also calls for gradually phasing in use of E-Verify across the country, forcing business to ascertain whether employees are legally allowed to work in the U.S. His proposal seeks to address a yearslong backlog of such cases by augmenting the number of asylum officers and giving them the power to adjudicate claims — removing the matter from immigration court. To ease constraints on immigration, his plan would also provide a pathway to citizenship for Dreamers, those brought to the U.S. as children, as well as spouses of citizens who do not yet have legal status. It would boost a number of caps on visas and green cards, with Gallego referencing 'arbitrary' caps that limit the number of immigrants from certain countries. He also calls for increasing U.S. refugee processing — a program Trump has currently suspended. Finally, his plan nods to similar efforts by the Biden administration in igniting a 'root causes' strategy that seeks to address factors prompting migration. Gallego calls for a Western Hemisphere engagement strategy, including creating more asylum capacity across Latin America and pushing for more 'responsibility sharing' for taking on migrants and refugees. The Senate last year abandoned another immigration proposal that similarly would have paired increased funds at the border with streamlining some immigration pathways. The effort was almost immediately spiked by then-candidate Trump, undercutting GOP interest in the bill.
