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Oklahoma Tops in Disaster Declarations, Ninth in Disaster Grants
Oklahoma ranks behind eight states in the amount of federal money received to help clean up debris and patch public infrastructure since 1998. Who’s number one? more
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Oklahoma’s Emergency Chief Has Weathered 36 Disasters
The head of Oklahoma’s disaster relief efforts, who will lead the recovery from Monday’s tornado, is the longest-serving state emergency management chief. more
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State Officials Seek Help Fighting Invasive Species
State officials want to play a bigger role in fighting invasive species on federal lands, calling on federal officials to better coordinate their efforts. more
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Study: Most States Cut Emissions in Last Decade
Stateline - EIA Study says 32 States Cut Emissions Between 2000 and 2010 more
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Legislation Would Take State Mineral Revenue off Chopping Block
Proposals in Congress would save tens of millions of dollars in mineral payments to states from sequestration’s sweeping cuts. more
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As North Carolina Weighs Fracking, Questions Loom on Wastewater
Once a well is fracked, where does the waste go? Coastal communities in North Carolina are worried they’ll become dumping grounds. more
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States Unleash the Hounds! Sniffing Out Invasive Mussels
Minnesota officials hope man’s best friend will help the state quash its zebra mussel invasion. more
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Forest Service Tries to Claw Back Funds from States
The U.S. Forest Service thinks it has found a way to meet its sequester target – by asking states to return money to Washington. more
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Report: Sandy Inundated East Coast With Sewage
Hurricane Sandy’s floodwaters last October inundated East Coast with sewage. Researchers have now estimated how much flowed from crippled treatment plants. more
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Federal Cuts Could Harm Flood Forecasting
As climate change increases the likelihood of extreme droughts and floods, experts say shutting off the stream-flow gauges could have costly consequences. more
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Red River Showdown: Texas-Oklahoma Water War Could Reverberate Across US
Where Texas and Oklahoma’s showdown over the Red River Compact has huge implications for how states across the country manage their water. The case centers on questions of state sovereignty and interstate commerce. more
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Alaska Gambles With Major Oil Tax Cut
A multi-billion dollar tax experiment could make or break Alaska’s economy and provide a lesson for other states. more
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Western Governors Want Feds to Do More in Stressed Forests
Is the federal government doing enough to protect its forests? Western governors don’t think so. more
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Tensions Rise Amid Demise of Utah-Nevada Water Pact
Will Las Vegas’ thirst spark a water war between Utah and Nevada? more
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Wisconsin Supreme Court Retains Conservative Tilt
The Wisconsin high court’s perceived conservative tilt will remain after a justice was re-elected in Tuesday’s vote. more
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Sequester Costs States Millions in Mineral Revenue
States outraged as Interior Department cuts millions from monthly mineral payments, citing sequester as reason. more
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EPA: Most of Nation’s Waters are “Poor”
More than half of the nation’s thousands of miles of rivers and streams are plagued by substandard water quality, including harmful levels of nutrient pollution and mercury, according to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency. more
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Top 10: Gun Run Pumps Up State Wildlife Funds
Which state wildlife programs will benefit the most from a surge in gun sales? more
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Surging Gun Sales Pump Millions into Wildlife Restoration
Gun enthusiasts’ recent race to buy firearms has had a surprising consequence: more money for wildlife programs. more
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In Drought Ravaged Plains, Efforts to Save a Vital Aquifer
The Ogallala Aquifer, which feeds some of the world’s most productive croplands, is running dry. more