North Carlolina House bill suggests $500M in Helene relief after Josh Stein asks for $1B
Governor Josh Stein says the one billion dollars he’s requesting for continued recovery in Western North Carolina is just the ...
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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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Governor Josh Stein visits Wilmington's NCWorks facility
Governor Josh Stein joined Mayor Bill Saffo, Representative Deb Butler, and New Hanover County commissioners for a tour of ...
Helene: Proposal for next $500M reviewed in committee
A North Carolina House committee had its first look Wednesday at a bill to appropriate an additional $500 million for ...
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Stein announces recovery grants to provide support for local businesses
Gov. Josh Stein joined Dogwood Health Trust to unveil a $30 million small business grant initiative to support businesses ...
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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 ...
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Stein’s Helene budget proposal calls for K-12 summer programs, tuition assistance
The budget includes a proposed $34.2 million for 30 days of K-12 summer learning programs and $2 million for university ...
Residents and lawmakers react to Gov. Josh Stein $1-billion request to rebuild WNC
With the aftermath of Hurricane Helene continuing to devastate the western part of the state, Gov. Josh Stein in a visit to Henderson County, requested 1.07 billion dollars in relief aid from the NC ...
‘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 ...
Helene: Governor explains his $1B request, vows accountability
Gov. Josh Stein on Tuesday briefed state elected leaders on his $1 billion plan for western North Carolina’s recovery from ...
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Governor awards $3M grant to NC Baptists on Mission for ongoing Helene efforts
BOONE, N.C. – N.C. Baptists on Mission is receiving $3 million in state government funding to assist with ongoing rebuild ...
After Stein calls for $1 billion in Helene aid, NC lawmakers propose spending half that amount
Republican legislative leaders in the state House proposed spending $500 million on Helene aid relief but have not yet detailed how that money might be focused.