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Arkansas governor requests additional assistance for tornado cleanup
Gov. Sarah Huckabee Sanders on Tuesday asked the federal government to cover 100% of cleanup costs incurred during the first month of tornado recovery efforts in Arkansas. Federal aid now covers 75% of costs, but additional funding is required to help Arkansans in need, Sanders said in a statement. “I’ve been across our state since […]
Sanders orders paid leave for state employees, extends tax deadline for Arkansans affected by tornadoes
Arkansas Gov. Sarah Huckabee Sanders announced plans to sign two executive orders Monday to assist tornado victims. One will provide paid leave for affected state employees while the second will extend the state income tax filing deadline to July 31 for those directly affected by Friday’s storms. “As many places as we can find to […]
Arkansas seeks federal disaster relief after winter storm earlier this year
Arkansas Gov. Sarah Huckabee Sanders has asked President Joe Biden to issue a disaster declaration for 13 counties that experienced the worst of a four-day winter storm that hit the state in late January and early February. The request for federal public assistance covers 11 counties in southern Arkansas — Bradley, Calhoun, Cleveland, Dallas, Desha, […]
Billions for natural disasters, home energy included in stopgap spending bill in Congress
WASHINGTON — Congress is on track to approve billions in funding this week to help offset rising home heating and cooling costs as well as boost aid for communities recovering from natural disasters. The package, unveiled overnight, would provide $2.5 billion in assistance for the Hermit’s Peak/Calf Canyon Fire that scorched much of New Mexico […]