US EditionHUD rejects Asheville’s Helene recovery plan because of its DEI targets
- U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development Secretary Scott Turner rejected Asheville's recovery plan due to its inclusion of diversity targets, stating, "DEI is dead at HUD."
- Asheville's draft plan included priorities for Minority and Women Owned Businesses, which was deemed unacceptable under Trump’s executive order.
- After HUD's rejection, Mayor Esther Manheimer confirmed the city is updating its plan to meet HUD's requirements and expressed hope for eventual approval.
- Republican U.S. Rep. Chuck Edwards supported Turner's decision, advocating for a plan that does not prioritize certain groups over others.
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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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