BILLINGS, Mont. — Montana’s governor requested a disaster designation from the U.S. Department of Agriculture for 11 counties that reported significant weather-related crop losses, officials said. Democratic Gov. Steve Bullock has submitted the request to Agriculture Secretary Sonny Perdue, The …
Gov. Jerry Brown has declared a state of emergency in Los Angeles County because of last week’s big-rig gasoline tanker fire that torched an overpass on State Route 60. The Dec. 14 blaze caused major damage requiring demolition and reconstruction …
A state disaster has been declared for the wind storms that knocked out power and caused damage throughout much of November on the Kenai Peninsula. Gov. Sean Parnell’s declaration on Monday allows state officials to open assistance programs for disaster …
Gov. Sean Parnell has declared a state disaster for the Bering Sea storm that battered the western Alaska coast last month. The declaration is a prerequisite to seeking a federal declaration, and federal aid. It also triggers state disaster recovery …
Oklahoma Gov. Mary Fallin has declared a state of emergency for 20 counties after earthquakes, tornadoes and severe storms battered the state in recent days. Fallin issued the executive order on Wednesday. It allows state agencies to make emergency purchases …
A consumer insurance advocate says Florida’s motor vehicle no-fault personal injury protection insurance is riddled with fraud and becoming too costly for consumers and some insurers as well. Robin Westcott told Gov. Rick Scott and the Cabinet on Tuesday that …
Gov. Pat Quinn has removed eight of Illinois’ 31 workers’ compensation arbitrators. The Belleville News-Democrat reports that the removals are part of a reform package of the state’s workers’ comp system. According to the newspaper, Illinois had the third-highest workers’ …
Gov. Mary Fallin is expected to announce details of a plan for a $2,000 tax rebate to eligible homeowners for the installation of a tornado safe room. Fallin and Oklahoma Emergency Management Director Albert Ashwood have scheduled a news conference …
North Carolina’s governor says preliminary losses from Hurricane Irene now top $400 million in North Carolina. Gov. Beverly Perdue said Friday that agricultural losses represent the bulk of the figure, at more than $320 million. They’re followed by local government …
Individual Alaskans are not prepared for a disaster, Gov. Sean Parnell said Wednesday in urging residents to have enough food and water on hand to sustain themselves for up to a week. Parnell, who has made disaster readiness a priority …