WASHINGTON, May 20 -- The Department of Housing and Urban Development issued the following news release: The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) announced the implementation of federal disaster assistance for the state of Iowa and ordered Federal assistance to State, tribal, and local recovery efforts in the areas affected by severe storms and tornadoes from April 26 to April 27, 2024. President Biden issued a major disaster declaration in the counties of Clarke, Harrison, M  more

ST. PAUL, Minnesota, May 25 -- The Minnesota House Democratic-Farmer-Labor Caucus posted the following legislative update on May 24, 2024, from State Rep. Kristi Pursell: * * * 2024 Session Wrap-Up The 2024 Legislative Session adjourned on May 20, and this two-year biennium has been one of the most productive in state history! This term, we worked towards a better future and made strides to help Minnesotans who are struggling in our state. I'm proud of our progress on issues like gun violenc  more

SACRAMENTO, California, May 25 -- The Small Business Administration issued the following news release on May 24, 2024: Low-interest federal disaster loans are now available to Iowa businesses and residents as a result of President Biden's major disaster declaration, U.S. Small Business Administration's Administrator Isabella Casillas Guzmanannounced. The declaration covers Adair, Montgomery, Polk, and Story counties as a result of the severe storms, tornadoes, and flooding that occurred May 20  more