Washington Promised Puerto Rico $14 Billion To Fix Its Grid. Most of the Money Is Still Stuck.

A recent GAO report reveals that despite a $14 billion federal pledge to fix Puerto Rico's struggling electrical grid, most funds remain unallocated due to complex regulations and ineffective government coordination. This inefficiency is particularly critical given the island's ongoing struggles with energy reliability and economic recovery. The report underscores the urgent need for streamlined processes to ensure that promised resources actually reach those in need, highlighting broader issues in federal-local government relations.