Matters Under Review MUR. When victims of disaster question why, I assist with oversight.

S. 3041, Disaster Recovery Reform Act of 2018 Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee Record

What does the S. 3041 Disaster Recovery Reform Act of 2018 which was once called H.R. 4460 - Disaster Recovery Reform Act do for homeowners with SBA Loans? In our opinion, nothing, but if you have news that will help we are listening.

By Supervisor published 6-13-2018 updated 6-21-2018
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Louisiana Retirees are taking the fight in front of the Restore Task Force with proof the system is flawed.

Hundreds of Louisiana families are fighting our states Office of Community Development over the Duplication of Benefits determination policy that our state currently has in place.

By Murray Wennerlund published 7-12-2018 updated 7-12-2018
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Louisiana Flood Victims fear losing HUD CDBG-DR Grant funds if they speak out about the Restore.LA.Gov Program

Its 2018 fear and ignorance of what state employees can and can not do fills the hot humid air here in the state of Louisiana. You've seen the pictures, the piss po southern sitting in a chair on an old porch that looks like it's about to collapse.

By Contributor published 5-21-2018 updated 1-15-2022
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What it means to be Low and Moderate income families in declared disaster zones in the USA and Territories.

More specifically, what does it mean to rebuild with next to nothing leaving you dependent on federal and state agencies that seem not to understand the urgency of the matter.

By Contributor published 6-27-2018 updated 8-11-2021
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Mr. Murray Wennerlund Restore Louisiana Public Comments Feb. 12, 2019 LA state capitol

Speaking out during the Public Comment period for Action Plan Amendment 11 with focus on "Seed" funding of state projects from Homeowners Assistance grant funds which US Taxpayers funded.

By Murray Wennerlund published 3-12-2019 updated 1-15-2022
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eGrantsPlus 4.2 Restore Louisiana Homeowner Assistance Program Grant Policy Changes side by side view

eGrants Award Instructions dont change often but when they do you need to know what changed and you need to read your grant instructions. You may not be aware of all the policy rule changes that may place you as ineligible anytime during your recovery.

By Murray Wennerlund published 4-16-2019 updated 1-15-2022
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OCD-DRU Fails to secure Interim Mortgage Assistance for 2016 flood victims a third time

35 months later the Louisiana Office of Community Development, Disaster Recovery Unit asks HUD to use interim housing funds as a reimbursable activity for homeowners with mortgages of substantially damaged, condemned, or otherwise uninhabitable homes.

By Murray Wennerlund published 10-14-2019 updated 10-15-2019
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Louisiana Homeowners Assistance Task Force steps beyond bounds of all past Task Force members of any disaster

Do you know how much authority your Louisiana Task Force has over your HUD CDBG-DR Disaster Relief grant funds? Quite a lot, according to the Action Plan Amendment 9 published in the Louisiana OCD-DRU website.

By Contributor published 7-19-2018 updated 1-15-2022
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Historical 2016 Floods Public Outreach and Awareness News directly from flood victims!

You have been busy with all your duties and responsibilities, we get it. Flood Victims of the 2016 floods just what to bring your attention to one simple fact. We are still working our disaster recovery as best we can with what we are are offered.

By Murray Wennerlund published 9-26-2019 updated 1-15-2022
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SBA DOB refund checks not in jeopardy says Governor Edwards to public 7-13-2018. APA 12 changes that promise.

Governor Edwards on July 13, 2018 gave a promise after giving 65 of all eligible flood victims enrolled in the Louisiana Restore Program part of a 110 million program increase. He promised your SBA DOB loans would not be jeopardized.

By Murray Wennerlund published 8-7-2019 updated 1-15-2022
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