Tag: Hurricane Harvey
House moving swiftly on $7.9B Harvey relief bill
The House on Wednesday moved swiftly toward approving $7.9 billion in Harvey disaster relief as Democratic leaders signaled they would back the measure along...
Harvey aid, debt on returning Congress’ daunting to-do list
Congress ends its five-week summer recess Tuesday as storm-ravaged states clamor for Harvey aid, the Trump administration demands a swift increase in the nation's...
Harvey continues to impact gas prices in Alabama, pipeline opening delayed
Gas prices continue to rise in the Yellowhammer State as delays to repair the nation's largest fuel system continue.
The Colonial Pipeline, which provides 40...
Kay Ivey issues State of Emergency to prevent price gouging after...
Alabama Governor Kay Ivey has issued a State of Emergency making it illegal for anyone in Alabama to price gouge in the wake of Hurricane...
Harvey aid package likely vehicle for debt ceiling increase
The White House plans to ask Congress Friday for a $5.9 billion down payment for initial Harvey recovery efforts. Republican leaders are already making...
Mountain Brook Police seek supplies for Texas, Birmingham’s own Buffalo Rock...
Members of the Mountain Brook Police Department have organized a collection effort for bottled water and medical supplies to aid victims of Hurricane Harvey...
Authorities brace for wave of hurricane-related fraud
As high water spreads from Houston through Texas and Louisiana, authorities are bracing for an inevitable wave of fraud and other criminal activity set...
Daniel Sutter: Technology, sharing, and disaster assistance
Hurricane Harvey struck Texas last weekend with winds of 130 mph and then stalled, dumping feet of rain and causing catastrophic flooding. Thousands of...
Government eases student loan rules for Hurricane Harvey victims
The Education Department is easing financial aid rules and procedures for those affected by Harvey.
The department is encouraging students whose financial needs have been...
Kay Ivey asks Alabamians to pray for and help Hurricane Harvey...
As Hurricane Harvey continues to devastate Texas, Alabama Governor Kay Ivey asked her fellow Alabamians to pray for and help the victims of the storm.
“I...
