CAMPAIGN FLASHPOINT: Delegate Stacey Plaskett addresses supporters on the campaign trail as early primary voting gets underway. Plaskett seized on HUD’s $1.3 billion disaster fund freeze to criticize executive oversight, turning the federal housing investigation into a central debate point in the gubernatorial race. (WTJX-PBS Channel 12)The Federal Hammer: Empty Promises & ‘0%’ ProgressAt the heart of HUD’s freeze is an abysmal track record of recovery post-Hurricanes Irma and Maria. Federal officials cited a pattern of “blatant mismanagement,” false certifications, and high internal administrative spending while disaster victims remain in limbo. Bryan argued that the deficiencies cited by federal auditors stem from issues “two or three years ago” that have since been rectified by current VIHFA leadership.