Citizen Portal News US

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8 hours ago

Speakers praise FBI training after Michigan synagogue incident and urge tougher penalties Speakers credited an FBI training held about six weeks earlier with helping protect children during a Michigan synagogue incident, praised a local hero and the FBI’s leadership, and urged stronger legislation to sentence and remove attackers.

An FBI training just weeks prior to a harrowing incident at a Michigan synagogue is credited with saving lives, sparking calls for tougher legislation against attackers.

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13 hours ago

🚨 Our 69th episode just dropped! 🔥

Politics & funding cuts hitting mental health? Tamika Wade Brewington keeps it raw on the impact and why community & grassroots unity matter in 2026.

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Citizen Portal News Washington

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14 hours ago

Governor's office signs capital budget with $960 million for affordable housing The Governor's Office signed Senate Bill 6003, the capital budget that includes historic investments in affordable housing—bringing the biennium total to $960 million—and funds for school construction, tribal clean energy and flood recovery.

Washington just made history with a monumental $960 million investment in affordable housing, tackling a pressing statewide crisis head-on!

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Citizen Portal News Virginia

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1 day ago

Dickenson County board approves USDA flood‑cleanup agreement, contingent on attorney review The Dickenson County Board approved participation in a USDA Emergency Watershed Protection (EWPP) grant that identifies five cleanup sites. Approval is contingent on the county attorney’s written signoff; staff warned construction may require a 25% county cost share and that final site work will follow engineering estimates.

Dickenson County is taking a crucial step towards flood recovery by approving a USDA grant for emergency watershed protection, but will it truly safeguard against cost overruns?

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Citizen Portal News Utah

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2 days ago

Interlaken Town council briefed on House Bill 48, urged to adopt WUI code ahead of 2028 fee changes Council heard a detailed update on state House Bill 48 and the state Wildland‑Urban Interface map, was told most properties are currently mapped as high risk, and agreed to redraft a local ordinance and host fire‑district assessments to help residents comply before fee changes take effect in 2028.

Interlaken residents are facing a looming deadline to adopt new wildfire codes that could significantly impact their insurance coverage and future fees—are you prepared for the changes ahead?

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Citizen Portal News Louisiana

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3 days ago

Senate committee advances bill to fold Lafitte levee board into regional West Bank authority amid lawsuits and funding concerns The Senate Transportation committee voted to report SB 56 favorably to move the Lafitte Area Independent Levee District under the Southeast Louisiana Flood Protection Authority West Bank, with supporters saying regional oversight will improve operations and critics warning the change could complicate existing claims against the local board.

The Senate committee is poised to transform flood protection in Lafitte by merging its struggling levee district into a more robust regional authority, sparking both hope and controversy.

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Citizen Portal News Louisiana

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3 days ago

Senate committee hears residents’ complaints, AT&T and Entergy on repeated Tarrytown outages; PSC outlines reliability rules Lawmakers aired complaints about repeated power outages in Tarrytown. AT&T said it is not responsible for power outages and cannot access some poles because Rail Praxis LLC demands commercial access fees; Entergy outlined equipment failures, vegetation issues and a program of inspections, pole replacements and trims. Public Service Commission officials described rule changes to track reliability at the distribution level and potential customer credits.

Senators demand answers as Tarrytown residents face relentless power outages, with AT&T and Entergy at the center of the controversy!

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Citizen Portal News Vermont

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4 days ago

Land Access and Opportunity Board warns FY27 cuts would halt resilience grants and seed funding, urges impact study of land‑use rules LAOB co‑directors told the Appropriations Committee their FY27 ask is $3.2 million; with a governor/House recommendation of $1.68 million they say the agency faces a roughly $1.5 million shortfall and a 44% operating cut that would pause resilience grants, seed capital and technical assistance programs.

The Land Access and Opportunity Board warns that proposed funding cuts could cripple essential programs supporting community resilience and emergency shelters, leaving a $1.5 million gap.

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4 days ago

Deepening our understanding of Tech Facilitated Abuse - ClearCommunityWeb Improving Digital Skills in the Community. Classes, Workshops and Critical I to 1 support across Croydon, Lambeth & Southwark

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4 days ago

ME Directory | Penn State Engineering Penn State   |    College of Engineering

Miller will highlight ongoing work at PSU that already intersects with real estate in unexpected ways, from behavioral studies in smart environments to research on equity, mobility, #environmentalhealth, and #communityresilience. Miller's Research Profile 🔗 buff.ly/kcgW0fD

Citizen Portal News Pennsylvania

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5 days ago

Schuylkill County commissioners approve contracts, election battery replacement and park master-plan RFP The Schuylkill County Board of Commissioners approved multiple contracts including autopsy services, an adult probation psychological-testing contract, a $57,150 battery replacement for voting equipment covered by grant funds, a $55,000 resilience-hub contract funded by BRIC, and authorized an RFP for master site plans for county parks.

Schuylkill County commissioners just approved a series of significant contracts and initiatives, including funding for park plans and vital election equipment upgrades!

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Citizen Portal News Alaska

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6 days ago

Testimony urges federal support for marine debris cleanup in Alaska Witnesses and nonprofits told the Senate Resources Committee that remote Alaskan shores are heavily affected by foreign‑sourced marine debris and urged the Legislature to back federal funding and logistics for backhaul and community‑led cleanups.

Alaska's coastlines are drowning in foreign debris, and local leaders are calling for urgent federal support to tackle this environmental crisis!

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Citizen Portal News Montana

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1 week ago

Colstrip-area school leaders warn HB 156 and equalization could shift coal-mitigation revenue and raise taxpayer burden Board presenters said House Bill 156 moves equalization to the county level and pulls the coal mitigation block grant out of the district's base funding, potentially creating about a $1.6 million shortfall if those restricted funds are lost; reserves could cover operations for roughly two years but would deplete repair capacity.

Colstrip-area school leaders are sounding the alarm: changes to funding could mean a $1.6 million shortfall, leaving taxpayers to bear the burden.

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Citizen Portal News Oklahoma

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1 week ago

Officials review wildfire response improvements one year after March 2025 fires City emergency management, fire and police leaders reviewed the March 2025 wildfire response, described upgrades to notification systems, digital mapping and IPAWS geofenced alerts, mitigation partnerships and added equipment, and emphasized community resilience and lessons learned.

Stillwater is taking bold steps to enhance emergency response and community resilience following the devastating 2025 wildfires that impacted countless lives.

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1 week ago

What if integrating diverse spiritual paths creates deeper community bonds? Let’s redefine truth together in a pluralistic world! #SpiritualFusion #CommunityResilience

Citizen Portal News Nebraska

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1 week ago

Seward County approves $300,000 ARPA reimbursement for City of Seward water tower The Seward County Board of Commissioners voted unanimously March 31 to reimburse the City of Seward $300,000 in previously allocated American Rescue Plan Act funds for construction of a new water tower, citing project delays that risked losing the funds when they expire at year-end.

Seward County has stepped up with a unanimous vote to allocate $300,000 in ARPA funds to ensure the timely construction of a new water tower, overcoming unexpected project delays!

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1 week ago

Poorest populations need tools for empowerment, not aid. Our tech offers #LocalControl #CommunityResilience #SustainableSolutions to uplift and build self-sufficiency, ending dependency and fostering genuine progress. #EmpowermentNotAid

Citizen Portal News Indiana

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1 week ago

Emergency manager asks redevelopment commission to consider funding for countywide radio sites; $2.9M–$4.07M options discussed Ed Scott, county emergency management, asked the commission to consider helping fund added radio sites to close public‑safety coverage gaps; spokespersons gave two cost scenarios (about $2.9 million for one site or $4.07 million for two sites) plus multi‑year maintenance costs.

Whitley County's public safety is at risk as emergency management proposes a $4 million plan to fix critical radio coverage gaps that have plagued the community for years.

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Citizen Portal News Texas

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1 week ago

Orange council approves multiple grants and FEMA-funded generator contracts At its March 24 meeting, the Orange City Council approved several infrastructure grants and FEMA-backed generator contracts — including a $364,000 police generator — and authorized demolition bids for 12 substandard properties. Most measures passed on unanimous roll calls.

Orange City Council is making strides in resilience and economic growth with new grants and crucial emergency generator contracts!

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Citizen Portal News South Dakota

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1 week ago

Senate approves $8.2 million for Richmond Lake Dam replacement, 28–2; bill headed to governor The South Dakota Senate adopted the conference committee report on Senate Bill 121 D on March 30, 2026, approving an $8.2 million appropriation from the unclaimed-property fund to replace Richmond Lake Dam and its spillway and declaring an emergency so work can begin immediately.

The South Dakota Senate has just approved a critical $8.2 million plan to replace the leaking Richmond Lake Dam, declaring an emergency to ensure immediate action for public safety.

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Citizen Portal News New York

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1 week ago

Tompkins County committee approves EMS certificate‑of‑need application, adopts county emergency management plan The Tompkins County Public Safety Committee unanimously authorized applying for a countywide EMS certificate of need and adopted a countywide Comprehensive Emergency Management Plan, moving the county toward coordinated emergency response and town‑level annex development.

Tompkins County is taking a major step towards enhancing emergency services with a unanimous vote to apply for a countywide EMS certificate of need and adopt a comprehensive management plan.

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Citizen Portal News Iowa

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1 week ago

Woodbury County supervisors use reserves, set no-change property tax rate for FY27 The Woodbury County Board of Supervisors voted to reduce budgeted property tax revenue and shift reserves and transfers to cover projected shortfalls in FY27, signaling no countywide levy increase for the coming year. The board also approved a $173,448 transfer adjustment to avoid a negative balance in general supplemental funds.

Woodbury County supervisors have found a way to keep property taxes steady for FY27 by expertly adjusting budget lines and tapping into reserves!

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Citizen Portal News Massachusetts

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1 week ago

Sustainability division reports solar, insulation and a large battery planned for city facilities City sustainability staff outlined completed lighting projects, upcoming school solar and weatherization work, and a proposed large battery at the drinking water plant that a third-party installer would own and operate.

Lowell is making strides in sustainability with new solar projects, energy upgrades, and a massive battery system set to boost resilience at the city’s drinking water plant!

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Citizen Portal News New Jersey

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1 week ago

Planning board advances West Main redevelopment mapping and flood‑hazard options Planners presented updated aerial mapping that reassigns parcels to the West Main/Bridge Street redevelopment area and the board discussed flood‑hazard responses including home elevation, transfer of development rights (TDR), and park acquisitions as part of a resilience strategy.

Major changes are coming to Somerville as planners unveil new mapping strategies for West Main Street and tackle flood-hazard policies to protect local homes.

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1 week ago

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Citizen Portal News Alaska

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1 week ago

Researchers unveil updated Alaska Energy Data Gateway, flag missing heat and producer data Presenters from the Alaska Center for Energy and Power and the Institute of Social and Economic Research briefed the Alaska Legislature on the Alaska Energy Data Gateway, a legislatively funded public portal that centralizes community and grid-level energy data; they said the tool improves access but still lacks comprehensive heat-use and independent-producer capacity datasets.

Alaska's new Energy Data Gateway promises to revolutionize community access to electricity data, but critical gaps in heat consumption and producer capacity still remain.

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2 weeks ago

As Autumn Fires Loom, Regional Australia Learns to Prepare AFAC warns of heightened autumn bushfire risk across NSW, Victoria and SE SA. Community-led resilience proves more effective than emergency response alone.

As Autumn Fires Loom, Regional Australia Learns to Prepare

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Citizen Portal News Missouri

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2 weeks ago

Committee hears briefings on Missouri Veterans Recognition Program and Veteran Reads resilience program State employees from the Missouri Veterans Recognition Program described medal and certificate services and records assistance; MU Extension presented a Veteran Reads (REEDS) program that uses literature discussion to build resilience among veterans and first responders.

Missouri is stepping up for veterans with innovative programs that honor their service and build resilience through community engagement.

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Citizen Portal News Texas

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2 weeks ago

Public commenters press Austin bond task force to fund farmland, Carver Museum, libraries and Garrison Pool At the March 23 task force meeting, residents and advocates urged dedicated funding in the 2026 bond for farmland preservation ($15M requested), the Carver Museum expansion ($17M requested), more libraries in Northeast Austin and a $25M replacement for Garrison Pool.

Local advocates are calling for a monumental $15 million investment in farmland preservation to ensure Austin's food security amid growing development threats!

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Citizen Portal News California

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2 weeks ago

Committee backs voluntary home-hardening certification to help wildfire-prone homeowners The Assembly Committee on Emergency Management voted to due-pass AB 1934, which would direct the wildfire mitigation advisory committee under the State Fire Marshal to create a voluntary Home Hardening Certification Program intended to identify renovation-era hardening measures and promote defensible space.

California takes a bold step to combat wildfires with a new voluntary Home Hardening Certification Program aimed at protecting homeowners and communities alike.

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