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County Teams End Rat-Infested Drug Dens

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DOJ announces $211 million in grants for county criminal justice systems focused on reentry and mental health treatment

The Department of Justice announced $211 million in grant opportunities for counties to improve their criminal justice systems, specifically reentry, substance use, crisis response and behavioral health programs.

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Senate Confirms New FEMA Administrator Cameron Hamilton

The U.S. Senate Confirmed Cameron Hamilton as the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) Administrator, re-establishing a leader for the agency which faced significant staffing cuts in recent years. 

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Senators Introduce a Bill to Extend Assistance to Counties for Rebuilding After Natural Disasters

Sen. Adam Schiff (D-Calif.) and Sen. Joni Ernst (R-Iowa) introduced a bill to extend the amount of time in which counties can access FEMA funds to pay disaster repair and reconstruction workers to up to two years following a natural disaster. This bill would provide increased flexibility and support for counties as they lead the front lines of disaster recovery.