WASHINGTON, April 23 -- Sen. Ted Budd issued the following press release:
U.S. Senator Ted Budd (R-N.C.) today announced that Secretary of Homeland Security Markwayne Mullin approved more than $238 million in Public Assistance (PA) grant program funding to reimburse localities for Hurricane Helene recovery projects in Western North Carolina.
"Secretary Mullin is delivering on the promises he made to the people of Western North Carolina," said Senator Budd. "I'm grateful that he and his team have worked with me and my Congressional colleagues to direct needed relief to WNC that ensures funds move through the FEMA review process without unnecessary bureaucratic delay. Our efforts will continue as new projects are completed every single week...