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Kentucky sign language interpreter honored in program to give special weather radios to the deaf

Putting grant money into action is routine for Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear, but an effort to provide weather alerts to people who are deaf or hard of hearing is tugging at his heart.

Federal government postpones sale of floating offshore wind leases along Oregon coast

PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — The federal government postponed an auction of floating offshore wind leases off the Oregon coast on Friday after developers said they wouldn't bid and the state's governor asked that all leasing activities stop.

NY judge denies governor’s bid to toss suit challenging decision to halt Manhattan congestion fee

NEW YORK (AP) — A New York judge on Friday denied Gov. Kathy Hochul’s request to toss out lawsuits challenging her decision to halt a new congestion fee for drivers into Manhattan.
Biden approves major disaster declaration for northeastern Vermont for late July flooding

Biden approves major disaster declaration for northeastern Vermont for late July flooding

MONTPELIER, Vt. (AP) — President Joe Biden has approved a major disaster declaration for the severe flooding that hit northeastern Vermont in late July.
Utilities complete transmission line linking Iowa and Wisconsin

Utilities complete transmission line linking Iowa and Wisconsin

MADISON, Wis. (AP) — Construction work on a high-voltage transmission linking Iowa and Wisconsin has been completed and the line is fully operational, a group of utilities announced Friday.
App State cancels football game against Liberty in North Carolina after Helene causes flooding

App State cancels football game against Liberty in North Carolina after Helene causes flooding

Appalachian State's home football game against Liberty in Boone, North Carolina, scheduled for Saturday was canceled because of the impacts of severe weather on the area from Tropical Storm Helene, the school announced Friday.

Utilities complete transmission line linking Iowa and Wisconsin

MADISON, Wis. (AP) — Construction work on a high-voltage transmission linking Iowa and Wisconsin has been completed and the line is fully operational, a group of utilities announced Friday.
Takeaways on AP's story about challenges to forest recovery and replanting after wildfires

Takeaways on AP's story about challenges to forest recovery and replanting after wildfires

The U.S. is struggling to replant forests destroyed by increasingly intense wildfires , with many areas unlikely to recover on their own.

Biden approves major disaster declaration for northeastern Vermont for late July flooding

MONTPELIER, Vt. (AP) — President Joe Biden has approved a major disaster declaration for the severe flooding that hit northeastern Vermont in late July.
As many forests fail to recover from wildfires, replanting efforts face huge odds -- and obstacles

As many forests fail to recover from wildfires, replanting efforts face huge odds -- and obstacles

BELLVUE, Colo. (AP) — Camille Stevens-Rumann crouched in the dirt and leaned over evergreen seedlings, measuring how much each had grown in seven months.
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