WASHINGTON, Oct. 5 -- The U.S. Department of Transportation Federal Highway Administration issued the following news release: "As recovery operations continue, this emergency transportation funding will help Tennessee address immediate needs on the path to recovery, and more support will be available as further requests come in," said U.S. Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg. "The Biden-Harris administration is committed to helping communities recover and rebuild, which includes restoring t  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 6 -- The U.S. Department of Homeland Security Federal Emergency Management Agency issued the following news release: FEMA continues its robust response and recovery efforts in the Southeast following the devastation caused by Helene. Federal assistance for survivors has now surpassed $137 million, with FEMA's mission remaining steadfast in helping communities recover and rebuild. FEMA Administrator Deanne Criswell is leading one of the largest mobilizations of federal personn  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 7 -- The U.S. Department of the Treasury's Internal Revenue Service issued the following notice (No. 2024-68) in Internal Revenue Bulletin (No. 2024-41): * * SECTION 1. PURPOSE This annual notice provides the 2024-2025 special per diem rates for taxpayers to use in substantiating the amount of ordinary and necessary business expenses incurred while traveling away from home, specifically (1) the special transportation industry meal and incidental expenses (M&IE) rates, (2) th  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 5 -- The U.S. Department of Homeland Security Federal Emergency Management Agency issued the following news release: While lifesaving and life-sustaining efforts remain top priorities in states affected by Helene, local and state governments, the private sector, faith-based groups and nonprofits continue working with the federal family to meet survivors' immediate needs and distribute critical items. In addition to the coordinated efforts, President Biden has approved federal  more