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U.S. Secures Water Agreement with Mexico for Texas Farmers Relief

Monday, April 28

(Washington, D.C., April 28, 2025) – U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Brooke Rollins announces a major win for American agriculture by securing the Mexican government to meet the current water needs of farmers and ranchers in Texas as part of the 1944 Water Treaty. The... Read More.

Plumas County Residents Rally for Property Tax Relief Amid Rising Concerns

Thursday, December 12

The Plumas County Board of Supervisors has decided to explore options for deferring property tax payments following significant public discontent over recent tax increases. Despite a legal finding that no regulations were violated, property owners expressed frustration at how they were notified of increased... Read More.

Legislation to Provide Disaster Tax Relief, Including Tax Exemption of Wildfire Settlement Payments, Passes Through the Senate

Friday, December 6

Washington, D.C.—Today, the U.S. Senate passed H.R. 5863, the Federal Disaster Tax Relief Act. This legislation included Congressman Doug LaMalfa’s (R-Richvale) bill, H.R. 4970, Protect Innocent Victims of Taxation After Fire Act, which will exempt wildfire relief payments from federal income taxes. The legislation... Read More.

Rain on the way could spell relief for crews battling rash of Northeast wildfires

Monday, November 18

(NEW YORK) -- Firefighters battling an outbreak of wildfires across the Northeast amid a historic autumn drought could get some relief from Mother Nature by the middle of this week.A rainstorm on the way is forecast to reach the Northeast by Wednesday evening. The heaviest... Read More.

Biden sending emergency funding bill for disaster relief to Congress

Monday, November 18

(WASHINGTON) -- President Joe Biden will send Congress an emergency funding bill "in the coming days," with the intent to address the urgent need for disaster relief throughout the United States following a brutal storm season, a White House official said in a memo... Read More.

Governor Newsom Blocks Wildfire Tax Relief Bill Citing Fiscal Responsibility

Friday, October 4

Governor Gavin Newsom has vetoed a bill aimed at providing tax relief for victims of the 2020 Mill Fire and 2021 Dixie Fire. Senate Bill 542, authored by Senator Brian Dahle and co-authored by Megan Dahle, proposed income and corporate tax exclusions for wildfire... Read More.

California Braces for Possible Relief Amid Escalating Drought Crisis

Friday, September 13

California is facing an intensifying drought situation, with the latest U.S. Drought Monitor report showing that most of the state is now classified as Abnormally Dry (D0), and a significant portion experiencing Moderate Drought (D1). The dry conditions, typical of summer, are being exacerbated... Read More.

House Passes Federal Disaster Tax Relief Act

Wednesday, May 22

There’s an update to Congressman Doug LaMalfas's bill to ease tax burdens on fire victims.The congressman's office confirms that the House has passed The Federal Disaster Tax Relief Act, which includes key provisions from LaMalfa’s bill, H.R. 4970, to exempt wildfire relief payments from... Read More.

Vote Notified for Disaster Tax Relief Legislation that Exempts Taxes of Wildfire Settlement Payments

Monday, May 20

(Washington, D.C.) – Today, the House of Representatives released a notification that H.R. 5863, The Federal Disaster Tax Relief Act, would be considered for a vote the week of May 20th. H.R. 5863 includes Congressman Doug LaMalfa’s (R-Richvale) bill, H.R. 4970, Protect Innocent Victims... Read More.

Discussions Continue on the Expenditure of the City of Susanville’s 2.5 million in COVID Relief Funds

Tuesday, February 20

Tomorrow, the council has asked that the newly proposed projects presented to the council during its February 7th meeting be returned for review after reviewing their detailed plans.These are from the Susanville Elks Lodge and Susanville Symphony, which are contending for portions of the... Read More.

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Stories tagged with: relief

U.S. Secures Water Agreement with Mexico for Texas Farmers Relief

Plumas County Residents Rally for Property Tax Relief Amid Rising Concerns

Legislation to Provide Disaster Tax Relief, Including Tax Exemption of Wildfire Settlement Payments, Passes Through the Senate

Rain on the way could spell relief for crews battling rash of Northeast wildfires

Biden sending emergency funding bill for disaster relief to Congress

Governor Newsom Blocks Wildfire Tax Relief Bill Citing Fiscal Responsibility

California Braces for Possible Relief Amid Escalating Drought Crisis

House Passes Federal Disaster Tax Relief Act

Vote Notified for Disaster Tax Relief Legislation that Exempts Taxes of Wildfire Settlement Payments

Discussions Continue on the Expenditure of the City of Susanville’s 2.5 million in COVID Relief Funds

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