Despite court order, a critical FEMA program remains frozen

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By Jake BittleFeb 17, 2026, 4:47 pm105 ptsTrending
When it comes to adapting to the consequences of climate change, the federal government has relied heavily on one flagship program: Building Resilient Infrastructure and Communities, or BRIC. Administered by the Federal Emergency Management Agency, BRIC has doled out $4.5 billion in grants to help states and…

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