Many thanks to SWLing Post contributor Richard Cuff, who writes:

Yesterday may have been the final day for WeatherRadio in Canada, as the shutdown is scheduled for today.

Meanwhile, in the USA, there’s a bill in Congress to fund modernization
of our VHF weather network…

House Committee Passes NOAA Weather Radio Modernization Proposal (Radio World)

The U.S. House Committee on Science, Space and Technology passed the NOAA Weather Radio Modernization Act at a committee meeting on Wednesday.

As we reported, the legislation directs NOAA to “modernize and expand” the VHF weather radio network that serves the U.S., with $100 million for FY 2026 authorized.

It was introduced by committee Chairman Brian Babin (R-Texas) and has bipartisan support. Cosponsors include Reps. Mike Flood (R-Neb.), Eric Sorensen (D-Ill.), Stephanie Bice (R-Okla.) and Gabe Amo (D-R.I.). [Continue reading…]

Thank you for sharing this, Rich! It’s nice to see a bi-partisan committee pushing this forward!