Federal funding halted for Hurricane Harvey assistance

[TexasTowelie]

HOUSTON -- The U.S Department of Housing and Urban Development has halted the distribution of $1.95 billion that was approved for flood mitigation projects in Texas following Hurricane Harvey.

A news release from HUD said the Texas General Land Office failed to provide paperwork detailing how the money would be spent to help people and communities at risk of natural disasters and climate change and said the state has 45 days to provide the information.

"We look forward to receiving and reviewing Texas's submission of the additional information needed for approval," the Friday statement said. "We are hopeful that Texas will take the steps needed to begin much-needed, forward-looking mitigation projects in the state."

Brittany Eck, spokesperson for Land Commissioner George P. Bush, told the Houston Chronicle that the agency provided a 628 page document to HUD that satisfied the required paperwork.

Read more: https://www.texarkanagazette.com/news/2022/jan/08/federal-funding-halted-for-hurricane-harvey/

[LetMyPeopleVote]

1. George P. Bush's decision to deny Harris County its fair share of flood aid is implausible

Abbott and George P. Bush are the reason for this action

[Claire Oh Nette]

2. Let them Secede

Little taste of life without the Federal Government funding??