Yearly Archives: 2017

Natural disasters are stressing state budgets.

ATLANTA (AP) – A summer of natural catastrophes has exposed another peril in disaster-prone states: How to pay for the rescues, repairs and rebuilding. The combined tab from Hurricanes Harvey and Irma is expected to hit $200 billion or more. While the federal government is expected to pay most of that, the affected state and…MORE

Morning News: Hillary is Still Talking

Morning News: Hillary is Still Talking

Hillary Clinton is still out there talking. Today she’s chatting about the Clinton/Lynch meeting. Hear the audio from the Morning News guys.MORE

Texas leaders discuss ways to reduce flood destruction from future storms

DALLAS (WBAP/KLIF News) — While the hard work of repairing lives disrupted by Hurricane Harvey is barely underway Texas leaders are trying to prepare for future natural disasters. Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick has put together a joint committee to investigate implementation of a system of gates and barriers along the Gulf coast to prevent storm…MORE