WASHINGTON, Dec. 6 -- The U.S. Department of Homeland Security Federal Emergency Management Agency issued the following news release: FEMA and the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) held a summit on Nov. 19 and 20, 2024 to launch their second cohort of the Pre-Disaster Housing Initiative, which helps states develop plans to boost their post-disaster housing capabilities. During an eight-month period, both agencies will provide technical assistance and guidance to Kentucky, M  more

TALLAHASSEE, Florida, Dec. 7 -- Gov. Ron DeSantis, R-Florida, issued the following news release on Dec. 6, 2024: Governor Ron DeSantis announced the appointment of Lindsey Brown and the reappointment of Maria Alba-Quesada and Meghan Collins to the Council for Early Grade Success. Lindsey Brown Brown is the Vice Chancellor for Literacy Achievement for the Florida Department of Education's Division of Public Schools. Previously, she served as the Executive Director of Just Read, Florida! and t  more

BATON ROUGE, Louisiana, Dec. 7 -- Gov. Jeff Landry, R-Louisiana, issued the following news on Dec. 6, 2024: Governor Jeff Landry announced the appointees to the Board of Supervisors of Southern University and Agricultural and Mechanical College. Effective January 4, 2025. Board Appointments: Christopher Masingill Quincy Cawthorne Sheriff Henry Whitehorn Reggie Abraham Donald Ray Henry Domoine Rutledge "These folks have the background and leadership necessary to help this board succeed.  more

WASHINGTON, Dec. 7 -- The National Capital Planning Commission issued the following news release on Dec. 6, 2024: * * * Commission approves National Air and Space Museum Construct Integrated Bezos Learning Center preliminary plans * * * At its December 5, 2024 meeting the National Capital Planning Commission (NCPC) approved final site development plans for the Peace Corps Commemorative Park. Submitted by the National Park Service, in collaboration with the Peace Corps Commemorative Foundatio  more