NC Lawmakers Move to Override Veto of Bill that Could Diminish Wetlands Protections June 28, 2023 Republicans in the state legislature on Monday began efforts to override Democratic Gov. Roy Cooper’s veto of the General Assembly’s...
Senator Says DeSantis’ Veto of Flood, Other Projects is Political Retaliation June 21, 2023 Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis has vetoed flood-control and other measures in central and west Florida and at least one Republican...
Flood Risk Solutions Launches LaTour Risk, Focused on Commercial Clients June 5, 2023 A veteran of the flood insurance business in Florida has launched a new division of Flood Risk Solutions, tailored to...
FEMA Hit by Multi-State Lawsuit Over Flood Insurance Rating Formula June 2, 2023 By Ezra Amacher A federal lawsuit claims FEMA failed to take into account skyrocketing flood insurance costs generated by its new rating system,...
Housing Crisis Remains in East Kentucky Almost A Year After Flooding May 26, 2023 Shirley Howard’s feet splashed into nearly a foot of water when she stepped out of bed on a summer morning...
After Years of Delay, Federal Agencies Unveil Flood Plan for Mississippi Delta May 8, 2023 Federal officials presented a proposal Thursday to further control flooding in the Mississippi Delta, a move that comes after months...
FEMA Releases New Flood Insurance Rates by ZIP Code. Brace for Impact. May 8, 2023 By William Rabb When the Federal Emergency Management Agency unveiled its new Risk Rating 2.0 methodology for calculating flood insurance, advocates and critics...
Biden Declares Flooded Part of South Florida a Disaster Area May 1, 2023 By William Rabb President Joe Biden declared Florida’s Broward County a disaster area Friday, two weeks after record-breaking rain left parts of Fort...
As Governor Seeks Disaster Dec, Fort Lauderdale Needs New City Hall After Flood April 24, 2023 Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis asked the Biden administration on Saturday to declare Broward County a disaster area due to flooding...
Torrential Rain Floods Parts of South Florida, Closing Schools, Airport, Rail Service April 14, 2023 Nearly a foot of rain fell in a matter of hours in Fort Lauderdale – causing widespread flooding, the closure...