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Huracan Milton
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Oklahoma Senate Bill 158 - Storm Chaser License
Oklahoma Senate Bill 158 - Weather Tracker LicensureSubject: Analysis of Senate Bill 158, concerning the regulation and licensure of professional severe weather trackers in Oklahoma.Sources:KFOR News Article: "Bill targets storm chasers with licensure requirements" (referred to as "KFOR Article")Senate Bill 158 Text (referred to as "SB 158")1. OverviewSenate Bill 158 (SB 158), authored by Senator Mark Mann, aims to create a regulatory framework for "professional severe weather trackers" in Oklahoma. The bill, if passed, would establish a licensing process, set requirements for those who track
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Trump Policies Spur NOAA Email Chaos & Expected Cuts to Weather/Science
NOAA Email Chaos, Weather Funding Cuts & Stopping Science Date: Jan 30-31st 2025A newly implemented, centralized email system for federal employees, spearheaded by the Trump administration, experienced a significant security breach on or around January 30, 2025. This breach allowed external actors to send abusive and inappropriate messages to approximately 13,000 employees at the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA). This incident exposed serious vulnerabilities within the new system, raising concerns about its security, management, and the broader implications for federal co
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Property Tax and Home Insurance Rates Up as Global Temperatures Rise
Climate Change Impacts on Property Taxes and Home InsuranceImpact on Property Taxes:Reassessments: Natural disasters often lead to property reassessments, temporarily lowering the value of damaged properties and thus reducing property taxes. As stated in the Yahoo article, "natural disasters usually spur property reassessments, which temporarily lower the values of damaged properties while simultaneously reducing homeowners’ taxes."Tax Rate Increases: Municipalities might raise property tax rates to offset revenue losses from damaged properties and to fund recovery efforts. The article notes,
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Historic Gulf Coast Snowstorm Dumps Record Snow in Florida
Historic Gulf Coast Snowstorm - January 2025I. Historic Gulf Coast Snowstorm:Unprecedented Snowfall: The Gulf Coast experienced a rare and record-breaking snowstorm, with some areas seeing the heaviest snowfall in over a century. Several locations broke all-time records.Quotes:“Historic, city-snarling snowfall – in some cases, possibly the heaviest in more than a century – was spreading on Tuesday into coastal communities from Texas toward Florida.”"The Great Southern Snowstorm of 2025 is one of the most impactful winter storms in history for the Gulf Coast, obliterating Florida’s all-time sta
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Local TV Meteorologist Layoffs Put on Hold Due to Public Backlash
Allen Media Group's Weather Strategy and Subsequent ReversalAllen Media Group (AMG), owner of The Weather Channel and numerous local television stations across the United States, initially announced a plan to eliminate nearly all local meteorologist positions at its stations. Viewer and Staff Backlash:Public Outcry: The announcement was met with swift and intense backlash from viewers, who expressed concerns about the loss of local expertise and the impact on severe weather coverage. Viewers described the plan as "greedy," "ridiculous," and "damn cheap."Concerns about Public Safety: Emily Pike