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Michael Kirby

Dispatches from Washington

Michael Kirby has worked since 2008 for a credentialed news bureau on Capitol Hill that provides digital video and information services to news organizations across the web. Kirby graduated from the University at Buffalo in 2007 with a BA in philosophy, minoring in history. He is interested in many legislative topics, and always has an eye on public safety-related news because he grew up around the firehouse.

LATET ARTICLES
A Senate committee heard testimony focused on the need for PPE, testing in camps and prevention efforts
Manufacturers, companies reinvent to combat COVID-19 during pandemic
The Wildfire and Community Health Response Act of 2020 requires reporting as pandemic approaches wildfire season
With hazard pay not included in recent bill, members push to fund local-level government in next round
State legislatures and feds follow governors’ lead for coronavirus response efforts
COVID-19 prompts questions about how to define disasters, issue public notices
Third package builds on emergency measures to address pandemic
Rep. Bost shares his priorities for the Congressional Fire Services Caucus in 2020
Progress in 2020 expected for bills still in committee
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