WNC Aid Unclogged: DHS Scraps Noem-Era $100,00 Red Tape

WNC -- April 2, 2026: Yesterday’s announcement from the Department of Homeland Security is both a victory and a reality check for Western North Carolina. While the bureaucratic "clog" in Washington has finally been cleared, the actual cash remains stuck behind a political stalemate.What Just Changed?Secretary Markwayne Mullin has officially scrapped a controversial policy that required his personal signature on almost every disaster contract.The "Micromanagement" Rule: Since June 2025, a special