Wildfire-relief bill passes Congress; payments will be tax-free with Trump’s signatureSen. Ron Wyden helped push through the legislation, which eliminates income tax on relief payments for people impacted by natural disasters.The Oregonian2mo agoWhole story →PlanetEconomyRon Wydenwildfire relief bill passage
Mayor Lisa Brown reflects on Spokane's preparedness for the complex fires, building near nature, and the long road to recoveryIt’s been a busy 10 days for Spokane Mayor Lisa Brown.Spokane Spokesman-Review2mo agoWhole story →JusticePlanetLisa Brownspokane fires response
Ohio completes first phase of program to destroy PFAS-laden firefighting foamRevive Environmental, a commercial spinoff from Batelle Memorial Institute, ran the PFAS destruction program initiated by Gov. Mike DeWine and the Ohio Enviromental Protection Agency.cleveland.com2mo agoWhole story →PlanetMike DeWinepfas foam destruction program
