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Midland, Saginaw and Bay City fire departments will replace 120 SCBA units, with new expected in service by summer 2026
Arkansas ambulance providers warn that delayed Medicare payments and expired rural funding could force some services to dip into cash reserves
Skagit County will raise transport rates by 3% each year, equalizing fees for residents and nonresidents while keeping Medicaid and Medicare rates unchanged
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The program offers funding ranging from $5,000 to $20,000 per project
Oak Brook PD will use drones to respond to incidents such as burglaries, retail thefts and other in-progress crimes
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