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Researchers found higher cancer mortality overall, with prostate and colorectal risks rising with tenure and lung cancer emerging only after 30 years of follow-up
The “Katrina Declaration and Petition to Congress” calls out reductions to CERT, the National Fire Academy and hazard grants as weakening national disaster readiness
The annual grant program awards $20 million across more than 600 public libraries in Illinois
IHCDA’s CreatINg Places program funds will be used to expand the festival with new signage, banners and talent costs
Federal judge took just five minutes to tell HUD and DOGE to reinstate grant funds to four fair housing projects
The Oceanside Police Department, which already maintains a drone fleet, may use the $200K grant to fund a real time response center and a drones as first responders program
The bill offers first-time homebuyer assistance with $0 down and no monthly mortgage insurance for qualified law enforcement officers, firefighters and EMS providers
U.S. Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency cut funding for program that monitors cybersecurity threats across states and helps local officials respond
A Baton Rouge Cybertruck owner donated $20,000 worth of EV fire blankets to local fire stations after learning they had only two to handle electric vehicle fires
Lower Merion Township offers a 100% real estate tax credit to active volunteer firefighters and ambulance personnel who live and own property in the township
The grant, part of the SCAD SERVE Community Fund, will be used for public safety technology upgrades for the Savannah Police Department
National fire and EMS groups wrote a letter to HHS Secretary RFK Jr. stating that cuts to firefighter safety programs could have long-term consequences for first responder health
Interim Chief Mark Kreamer is now officially leading Cheshire EMS, focusing on training, first responder partnerships and managing rising costs as federal funding phases out