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State and Local Government Natural Disasters

WaterStreet Company

How Insurers Takeout Policies with State Insurance Programs

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State insurance programs serve as critical safety nets. When residents struggle to obtain coverage from private insurers, these programs step in. Private insurers can find a different type of opportunity when willing to take...more

Baker Donelson

Update on Federal Disaster Reform: Efforts to "Rebalance" FEMA's Role

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Though there is continuing debate on the underlying cause(s), data clearly supports that natural disasters are occurring with increasing frequency and at a greater cost to the American public (whether personally or through...more

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The Impact of Natural Disasters on Municipal Financing and Disclosure

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The wildfires in Southern California earlier this year were another sobering reminder of the devastating impact of natural disasters on local communities, and Connecticut is certainly not immune....more

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Brooks Pierce Capital Dispatch: Governor Releases Budget Recommendations, Helene Recovery Bill Enacted

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Governor’s Budget Recommendations - Gov. Josh Stein this week unveiled his state budget recommendations for the next two fiscal years. Entitled “North Carolina Strong,” it details a number of themes: improving public...more

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A Guide for Property Owners Affected by the 2025 Los Angeles and Ventura Wildfires

Los Angeles and Ventura counties continue to reel from the devastating firestorm that led Governor Newsom to declare a state of emergency on January 7, 2025. The resulting fires, including the Palisades, Eaton, Hurst, Lidia,...more

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Brooks Pierce Capital Dispatch: Consensus Revenue Forecast Released, Helene Work Continues

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The recent release of the Consensus General Fund Revenue Forecast is a sign that work on the new state budget has begun. Although some legislators were in Raleigh this week, no votes were taken given inclement weather....more

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Governor Newsom’s Parade of Executive Orders Continue To Cut Red Tape for Los Angeles’ Rebuild

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Executive Order N-20-25 aims to cut more red tape and continue streamlining rebuilding, recovery, and relief for survivors of the Palisades and Eaton wildfires....more

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Sustainable Development and Land Use Update 2.7.25

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Governor Gavin Newsom stepped up his intervention on the California Coastal Commission last Monday, chiding the agency for providing “legally erroneous guidance” that threatens to create confusion and delay the rebuilding...more

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Tennessee General Assembly Special Session: Overview of Education Freedom Scholarships, Disaster Relief, Transportation, and...

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Governor Bill Lee announced on January 15th that he would call the 114th General Assembly into a special session to address his proposed Education Freedom Act, disaster relief legislative package relevant to Hurricane Helene,...more

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Landlords: Proceed With Caution in Wake of Los Angeles Wildfires

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State and local governments enacted new protections for residential tenants in the wake of the firestorms that razed large parts of Southern California. These protections are intended to help tenants navigate the challenges...more

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California Suspends Some Permitting and Environmental Review to Expedite Rebuilding After Southern California Fires

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Following the devastating fires in Los Angeles and Ventura Counties, California Governor Gavin Newsom issued Executive Order N-4-25 to expedite recovery and rebuilding efforts. Released on January 12, 2025, the Order suspends...more

McGuireWoods Consulting

Governor Brian Kemp’s 2025 State of the State: Resilience, Progress, and Strengthening Georgia’s Future

On Jan. 16, 2025, Gov. Brian Kemp delivered his 2025 State of the State address to the Georgia General Assembly, highlighting resilience and progress while outlining an agenda to strengthen Georgia’s economy and quality of...more

McGuireWoods Consulting

California Legislative Update: Budget, Fires, Los Angeles

California’s Budget Proposal - On Jan. 10, 2024, Gov. Gavin Newsom released his 2025-2026 budget proposal. The budget proposes a total spending of $322.2 billion in state funds – it consists of approximately $228.9...more

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Executive Order Signed to Waive CEQA and Coastal Act Requirements:

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In response to Southern California’s widespread fire devastation and concerns about how bureaucratic red tape might adversely impede recovery efforts, the Governor’s Office has issued an executive order to streamline the...more

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Brooks Pierce Capital Dispatch: Legislators Approve Second Disaster Recovery Package

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Legislators returned to Raleigh on Thursday and unanimously passed a second Disaster Recovery bill (S 743). The bill appropriates $644 million and makes various policy changes to facilitate storm recovery. Gov. Roy Cooper is...more

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Mega-Trends Impacting Municipal Market

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We are at the initial stages of a major paradigm shift that has significant implications for the municipal market over the next five to 10 years. A number of societal mega-trends will present material challenges for the...more

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SALT Select Developments - February 2024

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State and local taxes impact almost every taxpayer, and developments in any one jurisdiction can be frequent and sometimes confusing. ln this newsletter edition, we will briefly summarize selected state and local tax (SALT)...more

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Washington State Adopts New, Permanent Wildfire Smoke Regulations

On December 14, 2023, the Washington State Department of Labor and Industries (L&I) finalized and adopted new rules focused on protecting workers from wildfire smoke hazards that take effect on January 15, 2024....more

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Florida Legislature Amends Ban on Restrictive Development Requirements After Recent Hurricanes

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Florida was hit by Hurricane Ian in September 2022 and Hurricane Nicole in November 2022, both of which caused severe damage to various parts of the state. In response to these disasters, the Florida Legislature enacted...more

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Massachusetts And Maine Receive Hurricane Related Tax Relief

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The Internal Revenue Service delivered an unexpected surprise to taxpayers in Massachusetts and Maine this week by postponing to February 15, 2024 the deadline for various individual and business tax returns and tax payments...more

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Florida Law Increases Permit Extensions, Makes Changes Regarding Natural Emergencies

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Florida was hit by Hurricane Ian in September 2022 and Hurricane Nicole in November 2022, both of which caused severe damage to various parts of the state. In response to these disasters, the Florida Legislature enacted...more

McGlinchey Stafford

New laws shed light, confusion on La. home improvement regs

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Over the past twenty years, Louisiana has been hit by numerous natural disasters, each of which brings a new wave of unlicensed and unqualified home improvement contractors to the state. During the 2022 legislative session,...more

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Broad Street Brief: Mayor Kenney Gives Budget Address

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Mayor Kenney Gives Budget Address- Today, Mayor Kenney will outline his vision for the upcoming fiscal year’s budget, which will officially kick off budget season. His proposal does not include tax increases, but it...more

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Don’t Leave Money on the Table: Beating the Louisiana Department of Revenue at its own Game

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Tax season is well underway, and after a tumultuous year in 2020, businesses may be looking to save money any way they can. Last year presented a different, though equally difficult, set of challenges for state and local...more

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IRS Provides Tax Relief for Victims of Oregon Wildfires

On September 17, 2020, the IRS postponed various tax filing and payment deadlines for victims of the Oregon wildfires. Who Is Eligible? - Individuals in any area designated by the Federal Emergency Management Agency as...more

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