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THIRA guidance falls short, say state and local associations
A new Federal Emergency Management Agency all-hazards risk analysis methodology the agency says it'll use to identify regional preparedness gaps and fiscal 2013 grants came under criticism from state and local officials during an April 26 House hearing.
Real ID deadline won't be extended, says DHS
The Jan. 15, 2013 deadline for states to comply with the Real ID act won't be extended again , a Homeland Security Department official told a March 21 congressional panel. However, when assessing...
D block legislation shouldn't preempt local control, say governors
Legislation under consideration in Congress that would reallocate the 10 megahertz D block to public safety gained caveated support Jan. 20 from the National Governors Association. In a letter signed
State Real ID deadline postponed until Jan. 2013
States have another 20 months to institute requirements of the Real ID law under a rule published March 7 in the Federal Register. The rule delays--for the third time--implementation of the 2005...
Governors criticize FCC public safety spectrum plan
A Federal Communication Commission recommendation to auction a swath of 700 megahertz spectrum for commercial use with priority access for first responders received criticism April 9 from the
