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Biden approves major disaster declaration for northeastern Vermont for late July flooding
MONTPELIER, Vt. (AP) — President Joe Biden has approved a major disaster declaration for the severe flooding that hit northeastern Vermont in late July. The declaration makes federal funding available to help communities and individuals in Caledonia, Essex, and Orleans counties recover from damages from the July 29-31 storm, some of which were hit by flooding for a second time in three weeks, Gov. Phil Scott’s office said on Friday. “This is our third disaster declaration in just over a month and seventh in 14 months,” Scott said in a statement. “This disaster declaration will bring much needed financial resources to towns and individuals as they continue to recover from the impacts of this storm.” An initial assessment found that 85 homes were destroyed or damaged, and a partial federal assessment identified more than $3.7 million in public infrastructure damage, according to the governor’s office.
Three candidates are running in the general election for Governor of New Hampshire on Nov. 5
Joyce Craig (D), Kelly Ayotte (R), and Stephen Villee (L) are running in the general election for Governor of New Hampshire on Nov. 5, 2024. Incumbent Chris Sununu (R) did not run for re-election. As of Sept. 17, The Cook Political Report with Amy Walter, Inside Elections with Nathan L....
Maine Politician Wants Part of Maine to Join New Hampshire
Due to its small population, Maine only has two congressional districts. Unlike heavily populated states like New York, which has 26, Maine is on the much smaller side population-wise. When it comes to federal elections, Maine is one of only two states in the entire country that actually split its...
No Room at the Table for Utility Consumer Advocates on $400M Project
CONCORD — State utility regulators voted to prohibit New Hampshire and Maine consumer advocates from participating in a review of a $385 million transmission line upgrade that has drawn criticism from officials, advocates, and property owners and residents along the 49-mile project.
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