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Infographic: FEMA Disaster Grants to States

pewstates.org — Destructive, heartbreaking and all too familiar. That's one way Oklahomans could describe the tornado that tore a gaping path through the central part of the state Monday, taking at least two dozen lives and shattering much of the city of Moore. The state has seen more than its fair share of disasters, and not just tornados.

Infographic: FEMA Disaster Grants to States

pewstates.org — Destructive, heartbreaking and all too familiar. That's one way Oklahomans could describe the tornado that tore a gaping path through the central part of the state Monday, taking at least two dozen lives and shattering much of the city of Moore. The state has seen more than its fair share of disasters, and not just tornados.

What’s Next in the Fight Over Same-Sex Marriage?

pewstates.org — Momentum in the states to allow gay marriage may be about to stall. Recent victories have given same-sex marriage advocates hope that the tide has turned in their long-running fight for marriage equality, given the number of states approving same-sex marriage has doubled since Election Day 2012.

In Immigration Overhaul, Governors Would Help Gauge Border Security

pewstates.org — Border security is a crucial part of the immigration overhaul creeping forward on Capitol Hill-as it was during Washington's last, doomed attempt to tackle the issue. But in the seven years since, the security situation along the U.S.-Mexico border has been transformed.

What’s Next in the Fight Over Same-Sex Marriage?

pewstates.org — Momentum in the states to allow gay marriage may be about to stall. Recent victories have given same-sex marriage advocates hope that the tide has turned in their long-running fight for marriage equality, given the number of states approving same-sex marriage has doubled since Election Day 2012.

His 36th Major Disaster

pewstates.org — Oklahoma's Emergency Chief Has Weathered 36 Disasters By Daniel C. Vock, Staff Writer Albert Ashwood, Oklahoma's director of emergency management, was surveying last weekend's tornado damage with Gov. Mary Fallin on Monday morning, when he told her they had to leave immediately.

Stateline-Per-Student Spending Drops, U.S. Census Data Show

pewstates.org — New York Spends Most Per-Student, Utah the Least: Census Report By Pamela M. Prah, Staff Writer For the first time in nearly four decades, the amount of public money spent per student decreased slightly in 2011, according to the U.S. Census Bureau. New data that show New York spends the most on each student and Utah, the least.

In Immigration Overhaul, Governors Would Help Gauge Border Security

pewstates.org — Border security is a crucial part of the immigration overhaul creeping forward on Capitol Hill-as it was during Washington's last, doomed attempt to tackle the issue. But in the seven years since, the security situation along the U.S.-Mexico border has been transformed.

His 36th Major Disaster

pewstates.org — Oklahoma's Emergency Chief Has Weathered 36 Disasters By Daniel C. Vock, Staff Writer Albert Ashwood, Oklahoma's director of emergency management, was surveying last weekend's tornado damage with Gov. Mary Fallin on Monday morning, when he told her they had to leave immediately.

Updated Consumer Relief

mortgageoversight.com — Updated Consumer ReliefReleased: May 21, 2013 Download the Fact Sheet Interactive Map Mortgage Settlement Monitor Reports Consumer Relief Data Joseph Smith nears completion of his consumer relief crediting and compliance reviews of servicing reforms RALEIGH, N.C. - Joseph A.