North Carolina, Hurricane Helene

North Carolina House bill suggests $500M in Helene relief after Governor asks for $1B
North Carolina Gov. Josh Stein says the $1 billion he’s requesting for continued recovery in Western North Carolina is just the beginning and he will be asking for more. But on Tuesday, three Republican representatives filed a bill to spend $500 million on relief.
North Carolina lawmakers propose next Helene package that's half the price of the governor's
North Carolina Republican lawmakers on Wednesday unveiled their initial attempt this year to boost recovery funding for Hurricane Helene's historic flooding, proposing new spending that totals less than half of what new Democratic Gov.
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.
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.
New governor tests relations with North Carolina lawmakers with aid request for Helene recovery
North Carolina Gov. Josh Stein has asked state legislators to double their spending to date on Hurricane Helene recovery and approve it now
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.
The Chronicle2d
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 ...
Hoodline2d
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 ...
WUNC1d
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.
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 ...
WYFF3d
Gov. Josh Stein asks state Legislature for $1 billion toward Hurricane Helene relief
Western North Carolinians are still recovering from Hurricane Helene. Monday's announcement could help with that.
Helene relief: Gov. Josh Stein requests $1.07 billion to rebuild western NC
Gov. Josh Stein on Monday requested $1.07 billion in immediate funding to support recovery efforts in western North Carolina.
Winston-Salem Journal2d
Gov. Josh Stein urges General Assembly to act quickly on additional $1.1B for Helene victims
I appreciate what the General Assembly has done so far, but it’s time for us to step up and get them the money they need ...