Hawaii governor focuses on Maui recovery efforts, housing in State of the State address
Hawaii Gov. Josh Green led lawmakers and guests Monday in his annual State of the State address, observing a moment of silence for the victims of the Lahaina wildfires and announcing more efforts to respond to both Maui and Hawaii. Proposed proactive steps to transition vacation rentals to residential use. The state's severe housing needs. […]
Rangers’ Filip Chytil returning to New York as recovery continues
SAN JOSE, Calif. — Filip Sitil is one step closer to a potential return. The Rangers center is returning to New York after spending about three weeks in his native Czech Republic recovering from a suspected concussion, league officials said. There is still no timeline set for Sitil's return to action or when he will […]
Opioid settlement funds can help create and expand recovery housing
In 1987, the American Medical Association officially declared addiction a chronic disease. Recently, it has become clear that this disease has permeated every aspect of our society. The most recent available data shows that nearly half of U.S. adults have experienced drug use problems in their family. The actual number may actually be even higher. […]
HI legislators say wildfire prevention and recovery are top priorities for 2024
The Hawaii Legislature is scheduled to convene this week for the first time since the historic Lahaina burning woke the state to the deadly and costly threat posed by wildfires in an era of climate change. The tragedy has once again drawn the attention of lawmakers. Now, as the Hawaii State Legislature returns for a […]
Former manager of WV disaster recovery group sentenced to over 3 years in prison
A former financial manager for a West Virginia nonprofit that helps disaster victims was sentenced Thursday to more than three years in prison for stealing $871,000 from the organization. Benjamin Sisco, 30, of Charleston, was sentenced in federal court in May 2023 after pleading guilty to two counts of wire fraud. He was ordered to […]
Giants’ Daniel Jones ‘making good progress’ in ACL recovery
Daniel Jones isn't giving up his job as the Giants' starting quarterback without a fight. Amid speculation that the Giants could reset by using the No. 6 draft pick at quarterback, Jones said Monday that he will complete rehab from a torn ACL in time to play in Week 1 of the 2024 season. He […]
Imbalances in funding threaten endangered species recovery in the US
The Endangered Species Act lists more than 1,700 species in the United States as endangered or endangered, but funding disparities exist. Famous species such as manatees, right whales, grizzly bears, and spotted owls are fed by the tens of millions, while other species are ignored. Proposals to redirect funding from species beyond recovery plans to […]