
Not a Good Neighbor? State Farm Vs. California
The large auto and homeowners insurer State Farm has lately had a rocky relationship with California.

Will Trump’s FEMA Review Force States to Take on More Disaster Relief?
The Trump Administration’s approach to governing so far appears to be to “nuke it from orbit,” which will have a detrimental effect on how the federal government provides aid. While the administration’s early focus was on USAID and foreign aid, in late January, Trump issued an executive order to establish the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) Review Council. It has drawn far less attention but could prove to be massively disruptive. And if the administration carries out its reported plans to slash the FEMA workforce, the implications for future disaster relief are profound

As Los Angeles Burns, Trump Plans to Shift Disaster Burden to States
As he tours the sites of recent disasters in North Carolina and California, Trump is setting the stage for a significant reduction in federal disaster aid and mitigation funding. And states should be worried.