HUD rejects Asheville's Helene recovery plan

HUD Rejects Asheville, NC, Hurricane Recovery Plan Because It Targets DEI
HUD Secretary Scott Turner says Asheville's DEI portion of the recovery plan conflicts with President Donald Trump's executive orders.
‘DEI is dead’: HUD secretary rejects DEI criteria in Asheville’s draft disaster plan
The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) has rejected a part of the city of Asheville’s draft action disaster recovery plan.The draft action plan includes a DEI criteria as part of how it intends to distribute millions of dollars for Hurricane Helene disaster relief.
Trump admin denounces Asheville's $225 million Helene recovery plan for including DEI program
U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development Secretary Scott Turner stated that the draft action plan for the $225 million disaster recovery funds would not be approved in it's current form.
HUD rejects Asheville’s Hurricane Helene recovery draft plan, citing DEI
HUD rejected the city's draft recovery plan due to language saying it would provide support for women- and minority-owned businesses.
Asheville journeys to recovery after historic Hurricane Helene
Asheville is a major tourist hub for the region and a favorite travel destination for many Atlantans. Some may wonder, is it OK to visit?
‘DEI is dead.' HUD axes DEI programs in Asheville's $225M Helene recovery plan
Asheville has to revise its plan that would prioritize assistance for minority and women-owned businesses as part of a post-Helene Small Business Support program, Trump official says.
Congressman Chuck Edwards to host town hall in Asheville amidst potential protests
Republican U.S. Congressman Chuck Edwards said he’s eager to host his town hall on Thursday, March 13 in Asheville at AB Tech ...
16,000 structures were destroyed in the L.A. fires. Here’s what the city can learn from Asheville’s Hurricane Helene recovery
Both Los Angeles and western North Carolina had housing shortages before disaster struck. Asheville's immediate response ...
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Man lures child into bathroom at public park in Asheville, sexually assaults him, police say
A man has been arrested and charged after police say he lured a child into a public bathroom at a park and then sexually ...
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Must-Do South: Asheville, North Carolina
When Hurricane Helene carved a path across the Southeast last September, it left what may be its deepest marks in western ...
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Last night at Council: Asheville's 'sad' Arby's inspires looser zoning rules
The local zoning changes approved Tuesday include: ...
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Investigation underway following stabbing in Asheville; police seek suspect
Police in Asheville, North Carolina, are seeking a suspect involved in a stabbing. The Asheville Police Department responded ...
Asheville Proper, more local fine dining restaurants launch discounted lunch menus
Save a few dollars while indulging in Asheville's fine dining scene. Asheville Proper and more restaurants are rolling out ...
Asheville Answers: More restaurant, brewery closures since Tropical Storm Helene?
A reader asks for an update on restaurant and brewery closures since Tropical Storm Helene hit Asheville in fall 2024.