Californians in Congress push for break on mortgage payments after natural disasters
Southern California lawmakers representing the Eton and Palisades fire zones introduced the bill in Congress on Thursday, giving homeowners affected by natural disasters across the country a break from mortgage payments for nearly a year. The bill introduced by U.S. Rep. Judy Chew (D-Montapark) and Brad Sherman Oaks requires lenders to grant a six-month suspension […]
Schiff’s first Senate bill proposes tax credit for hardening homes against fire, disasters
For his first legislation in the US Senate, Adam Schiff (D-Calif) joined a Republican colleague to propose federal tax credits to certain homeowners who will remodel and strengthen their homes against wildfires and other natural disasters. Schiff introduces the measure along with fellow freshman Sen. Tim Sheehee (R-Mont.), a former US Navy seal and founder […]
Natural disasters can destroy a politician’s carefully crafted career — or burnish it
SACRAMENTO — In her first move after returning to California, former Vice President Kamala Harris took a smart step toward a possible run for governor. She visited with wildfire victims, volunteers, and firefighters in Aldadena and helped distribute free meals to those who lost their homes. That doesn’t mean she’s running for anything. It is […]
States With the Most Weather Disasters Over the Last Decade, All 50 States Ranked – 24/7 Wall St.
A report released late last year found that nine out of 10 U.S. counties have experienced federally declared climate disasters in the past decade. Disasters, including hurricanes, wildfires, snowstorms, floods, and other extreme weather events, have hit most parts of the country. This means that most US residents could face natural disasters that are becoming […]
