US EditionHUD rejects Asheville’s Helene recovery plan because of its DEI targets
- The Department of Housing and Urban Development rejected Asheville's recovery plan due to its inclusion of diversity, equity, and inclusion criteria.
- HUD Secretary Scott Turner stated that DEI elements in Asheville's plan are 'unacceptable' and emphasized compliance with the president's executive order.
- Asheville's plan included a $15 million Small Business Support Program prioritizing assistance for minority and women-owned businesses, which HUD found problematic.
- Despite the rejection, Asheville is working with HUD representatives to revise the plan for compliance.
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‘Resilient Appalachian mountain people’: Small business in NC uses property to help neighbors after Hurricane Helene
SWANNANOA, N.C. (WGHP) – A small business in Swannanoa is using its property to help neighbors six months after Hurricane Helene hit. “Swannanoa is doing OK. We are very resilient Appalachian mountain people,” said Jenica Grooms from Swannanoa. HELENE RECOVERY: Tens of billions in Hurricane Helene aid to start by March 21 Road to Recovery Grooms said since Helene hit their community, they have been loud enough to get continued support fro…
Trump admin makes Asheville remove ‘DEI’ language to access hurricane relief aid
The Trump administration recently denied a funding request from the city of Asheville, North Carolina, to help its recovery from Hurricane Helene, telling the city it must cut a program meant to aid female and minority contractors.
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