Tag: Legislation
How the CPI Will Be Released Despite Government Shutdown
The recent U.S. federal government shutdown, furloughing nearly a million workers and halting most services deemed non-essential, also…
FEMA Disaster Aid and Federal Benefits: Will Your Social Security or SNAP Be Affected?
After a disaster, your focus is on safety, shelter, and recovery. The last thing you should worry about…
How Congress Calculates State Costs of Federal Budget Cuts
When Congress debates cutting federal spending or enacting new national standards, a critical question arises: Who ultimately pays…
How Federal Actions Drive Up Costs for States and Cities
In October 2025, Los Angeles County declared a state of emergency in response to a wave of federal…
Why Federal Judge Blocked Trump Plan to Fire Thousands of Furloughed Workers
A federal judge has temporarily blocked the Trump administration's plan to permanently terminate thousands of furloughed federal employees…
[Updated] Why is the Government Still Shut Down? What Comes Next?
As of October 16, 2025, the United States federal government remains in a partial shutdown. The impasse began…
Can the President Pay Troops During a Government Shutdown?
In October 2025, with the government shut down and military paychecks at risk, President Donald Trump announced he…
Can the President Order FEMA Into a State Without the Governor’s Request?
In the American system of government, a delicate balance of power exists between the federal government and the…
Presidential Major Disaster Declarations: How Federal Aid Gets Activated
When a hurricane obliterates a coastline, a wildfire consumes a town, or a flood devastates a region, the…
The Stafford Act Explained: How FEMA Responds to Disasters
When a hurricane, wildfire, or flood overwhelms a community, the arrival of federal assistance often seems like a…
FEMA Coordination with State and Local Governments
When a hurricane makes landfall, a wildfire rages through a community, or an earthquake shatters a city, the…
How FEMA Was Created
The Federal Emergency Management Agency, or FEMA, coordinates the federal government's disaster response. When hurricanes, floods, or wildfires…