WASHINGTON, Nov. 5 -- The U.S. Department of Homeland Security Federal Emergency Management Agency issued the following news release: The Biden-Harris Administration has approved more than $1.5 billion in direct assistance to Hurricanes Helene and Milton survivors. These funds help survivors with housing repairs, personal property replacement and other essential recovery efforts. Additionally, over $1.2 billion has been approved for debris removal and emergency protective measures, which are ne  more

ATLANTA, Georgia, Nov. 6 -- Georgia Attorney General Chris Carr issued the following statement on Nov. 5, 2024 * * * Attorney General Chris Carr, along with a bipartisan coalition of 50 other attorneys general, issued the following joint statement condemning political violence in response to today's election: "Regardless of the outcome of Tuesday's election, we expect that Americans will respond peacefully and we condemn any acts of violence related to the results. A peaceful transfer of powe  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 5 -- The U.S. Department of Homeland Security Federal Emergency Management Agency issued the following news release: FEMA has added Hancock and Sevier counties to the Oct. 2 major presidential declaration for Tropical Storm Helene, meaning state and local governments and certain nonprofit organizations in both counties may seek funding under FEMA's Public Assistance program. Hancock and Sevier counties are now authorized to recover eligible costs under FEMA Public Assistance   more

DES MOINES, Iowa, Nov. 6 -- Iowa Attorney General Brenna Bird issued the following news release on Nov. 5, 2024: Iowa Attorney General Brenna Bird today announced two settlements with generic prescription drug manufacturers Heritage Pharmaceuticals and Apotex for teaming up to raise prices and limit competition. The combined settlements total $49.1 million. The settlements resolve allegations that Heritage and Apotex partnered with a network of generic prescription drug companies to make medic  more

MAXWELL AFB, Alabama, Nov. 5 -- The U.S. Air Force Auxiliary Civil Air Patrol issued the following news: More than half of Civil Air Patrol's 52 wing commanders are at National Headquarters in Alabama this week for CAP's Wing Commanders College. Participants in the graduate-level course, set for Nov. 3-7 at Maxwell Air Force Base's Squadron Officer School, were selected by their region commanders and approved by Maj. Gen. Regena M. Aye, CAP national commander/CEO. "The Wing Commanders College  more

FORT BRAGG, North Carolina, Nov. 5 -- The U.S. Army Reserve Command issued the following news: NORMANDY, France The 100th Army Band, a U.S. Army Reserve band stationed at Fort Knox, Kentucky, and nicknamed the "Band of the Century," performed in a series of concerts in France earlier this year to commemorate the 80th anniversary of U.S. forces' landing on D-Day, June 6, 1944, in Normandy. U.S. Soldiers stormed the beaches against intense German fire. The performances also mar  more