North Carolina, Hurricane Helene

North Carolina lawmakers propose next Helene package that’s half the price of the governor’s
North Carolina Republicans have unveiled their initial attempt this year to boost recovery funding for Hurricane Helene’s historic flooding.
North Carolina Governor Josh Stein Pledges Major Recovery Funds for Hurricane-Hit Western Regions
North Carolina Governor Josh Stein is presenting a budget for recovery efforts after Hurricane Helene. He supports local businesses and affected residents with funding for rebuilding and addressing basic needs.
Fact Check: Did Helene bill take money from western North Carolina?
Before leaving the governor's office, Roy Cooper stated in media interviews that Republican state legislators passed a bill that "actually took money away from western North Carolina." WFAE's Marshall Terry and WRAL's Paul Specht fact-check Cooper's claim.
New governor tests relations with North Carolina lawmakers with aid request for Helene recovery
North Carolina Gov. Josh Stein asked state legislators Monday to roughly double their spending so far on recovery from Hurricane Helene, warning that waiting will cause more business closings, housing construction delays and students falling behind.
Gov. Josh Stein requests more than $1 billion for rebuilding Helene-ravaged Western North Carolina
Gov. Josh Stein is requesting more than $1 billion from North Carolina lawmakers to help rebuild Western North Carolina following Hurricane Helene. Stein made his budget request Monday in Asheville. It includes $150 million across two grant programs for businesses that suffered physical damage or significant economic loss.
Governor Josh Stein Seeks $1.07 Billion for Recovery Efforts in Storm-Hit Western North Carolina
Governor Josh Stein seeks $1.07 billion for Hurricane Helene recovery in western North Carolina, including housing, infrastructure, and support for businesses, agriculture, and tourism.
North Carolina gov. requests $1 billion+ in immediate Helene recovery funding
FEMA, North Carolina gov. say more temporary homes coming to Helene survivors in 2025] The funds requested go through July 1, 2025, to ride out the current fiscal year. Another r
Gov. Stein calls for $1.07 billion in state funding for Helene recovery
Gov. Josh Stein called urgently for over $1 billion in state funding to help with Hurricane Helene recovery across western North Carolina.
NC House drafts $500M Helene relief bill as Gov. Stein pushes for $1B in urgent funding
Rep. Dudley Greene (R-85) represents Mitchell, McDowell, Yancey and Avery counties in the House. He is a primary sponsor of House Bill 47: The Disaster Recovery Act of 2025 - Part I. "At this point, ...
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How the NC House's Helene recovery bill differs from Gov. Josh Stein's plan
The state House introduced a new $500 million Helene recovery funding bill Wednesday. The amount is about half of what Gov.
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The NCGA no longer has a full Republican supermajority. What does that mean for NC Gov. Josh Stein?
As Stein concludes the first month of his term, The Chronicle analyzed the state government’s veto history from 1997 to 2024 ...
‘Less revenue, greater demands’: NC Gov. Josh Stein cautious ahead of budget work
Generally, Senate Republicans favor lower raises and taxes, and adding more to the state’s Savings Reserve Fund, known as the ...
Gov. Josh Stein asks NC lawmakers for another billion in Hurricane Helene aid
Gov. Josh Stein is asking North Carolina lawmakers to set out more than $1 billion in new relief funding for Hurricane Helene ...
Why will flags in North Carolina fly at half-staff on Friday?
Video from an observation camera at the nearby Kennedy Center showed two sets of lights consistent with aircraft appearing to ...