WASHINGTON, May 8 -- The U.S. Department of Homeland Security's Federal Emergency Management Agency issued the following news release: LINCOLN, Neb. - FEMA is offering a wide variety of help to people affected by the April tornadoes. Every homeowner and renter who suffered damage is encouraged to apply. FEMA can provide money to eligible applicants for help with serious needs, paying for a temporary place to live, home repairs and other needs not covered by insurance. Money provided by FEMA d  more

LINCOLN, Nebraska, May 9 -- Nebraska Attorney General Mike Hilgers issued the following news release: Nebraska Attorney General Mike Hilgers has filed a lawsuit against Everlight Solar for unlawful door-to-door sales tactics and misleading consumers while selling solar panel systems. Everlight's salespeople make deceptive representations about the potential cost savings associated with solar panels. For example, Everlight has misled customers into believing falsely that purchasing panels would  more

WASHINGTON, May 8 -- The White House Office of Management and Budget issued the following statement of administration policy on a joint resolution (H.J.Res. 109) providing for Congressional disapproval of "Staff Accounting Bulletin No. 121" issued by the Securities and Exchange Commission. The joint resolution was was introduced by Rep. Mike Flood, R-Nebraska, and four cosponsors. * * * The Administration strongly opposes passage of H.J. Res. 109, which would disrupt the Securities and Exchang  more

COLUMBIA, South Carolina, May 8 -- South Carolina Attorney General Alan Wilson issued the following news: Attorney General Alan Wilson led a 24-state coalition in a letter to Congressional leadership, urging Congress to permanently cut all funding to the terrorist-embedded United Nations Relief and Works Agency ("UNRWA"). On October 7, 2023, dozens of UNRWA staff participated in the largest attack on the Jewish community since the Holocaust. UNRWA's ties to terrorism are not just the work of a  more

PIERRE, South Dakota, May 9 -- Gov. Kristi Noem, R-South Dakota, issued the following news release on May 8, 2024: Today, Governor Kristi Noem and Attorney General Marty Jackley announced that South Dakota has joined five other states in challenging President Biden's attempt to dismantle Title IX, which would deny opportunities for women and girls. "We will not accept the Biden Administration's infringement on the rights of women," said Governor Noem. "South Dakota has led the nation in defend  more

SALT LAKE CITY, Utah, May 9 -- Utah Attorney General Sean D. Reyes issued the following news on May 8, 2024: Attorney General Sean D. Reyes joined a letter to U.S. Congressional leaders, calling on the federal legislative branch to "stop funding United Nations Relief and Works Agency." The letter, which was led by the States of Iowa and South Carolina, issues its demand over the agency's continued and troubling ties to the terror organization Hamas. This letter, sent on May 7, follows a simila  more