FEMA: President Trump Approves Major Disaster Declaration for South Dakota
FEMA announced that federal disaster assistance is available to the state of South Dakota to supplement recovery efforts in the areas affected by severe storms, straight-line winds, tornadoes and flooding from June 28 – July 3, 2026. Public Assistance federal funding is available to the state, tribal and eligible local governments and certain private nonprofit organizations…
FEMA: President Trump Approves Major Disaster Declaration for North Dakota
FEMA announced that federal disaster assistance is available to the state of North Dakota to supplement recovery efforts in the areas affected by severe storms, straight-line winds and tornadoes from June 7-9, 2026. Public Assistance federal funding is available to the state, tribal and eligible local governments and certain private non-profit organizations on a cost-sharing basis…
FEMA: President Trump Approves Major Disaster Declaration for Hawaii
FEMA announced that federal disaster assistance is available to the state of Hawaii to supplement recovery efforts in the areas affected by the earthquake on May 22, 2026. The President’s action makes federal funding available to affected individuals in Hawaii county. Assistance can include grants for temporary housing and home repairs, low-cost loans to cover uninsured…
FEMA: President Trump Approves Major Disaster Declaration for Oglala Sioux Tribe
FEMA announced that federal disaster assistance is available to members of the Oglala Sioux Tribe to supplement recovery efforts in the areas affected by the severe storms, straight-line winds and flooding from June 2-4, 2026. The President’s action makes federal funding available to affected individuals and families of the Oglala Sioux Tribe. Assistance can include grants…
FEMA: President Trump Approves Major Disaster Declaration for Kentucky
FEMA announced that federal disaster assistance is available to the Commonwealth of Kentucky to supplement recovery efforts in the areas affected by the severe storms, straight-line winds, flooding, landslides and mudslides from June 26-30, 2026. Public Assistance federal funding is available to the state and eligible local governments and certain private nonprofit organizations on a cost-sharing…
ICBA: 2026 National Community Bank Service Award Recipients Honored for Transformative Efforts to Uplift Local Communities
The Independent Community Bankers of America (ICBA) today announced the winners of its 2026 National Community Bank Service Awards, recognizing the innovative and exceptional efforts of the nation’s community banks to support and uplift local communities. Stories are featured in the September issue of ICBA’s Independent Banker magazine. “These award recipients demonstrate what makes community banks…
HUD: Disaster Aid & Financial Flexibility Delivered for Indiana Residents Impacted by Natural Disasters
Secretary Turner announced the availability of federal disaster assistance to the state of Indiana to supplement recovery efforts in the areas affected by severe storms, straight-line winds, tornadoes, and flooding that occurred on August 11, 2026. “HUD stands ready to help Americans in need following natural disasters,” said Secretary Turner. “Our team is helping the…
HUD: Agency Takes Action to Make Housing More Affordable
Secretary Turner took action to make housing more affordable by rescinding burdensome guidance that made building, buying, and renting a home more expensive. HUD issued new guidance applying the Fair Housing Act’s statute of limitations to claims alleging violations of the Act’s design and construction requirements. This replaces a flawed Obama-era legal interpretation and properly…
Census Bureau: Global Older Adult Population Projected to Nearly Double by 2060
Population in the United States Will Age Slower Than in Other Countries The share of the world population age 65 and older is projected to nearly double from 10.5% to 19.6% between 2025 and 2060, according to a new report released today by the U.S. Census Bureau. An Aging World: 2025 finds that the global population…