MADISON, Wis. – The Federal Emergency Management Agency denies an appeal filed by Wisconsin Governor Tony Evers to overturn the federal government’s rejection of tens of millions of dollars in public infrastructure relief connected to last summer’s historic flooding.
The letter denying the appeal was sent by FEMA to the Governor’s office February 7, indicating the prior denial “has been reaffirmed” following a review of information contained in both the state’s initial request and the appeal formally filed November 18.
“The Trump Administration’s decision to reject our appeal—again—and without any explanation as to why Wisconsin’s request for FEMA assistance has once again been denied is ridiculous,” said Governor Evers in a statement, while also calling on the President to overturn the decision…