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. Josh Stein proposed spending earlier this week, although the two plans for western North Carolina include many similar programs.
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 recovery — almost double the total amount the state has allocated thus far.
NC Gov. Stein seeks $1B in new Helene recovery aid for ‘immediate needs.’ What he wants
Gov. Josh Stein is asking the N.C. General Assembly for $1 billion in Helene storm recovery money this spring to help Western North Carolina address its “immediate needs.” Stein, a Democrat, wants the legislature to spend $1.
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.
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.
In latest visit, Stein presses state lawmakers for $1 billion in immediate Helene funding
During his latest visit to WNC, Gov. Josh Stein asked state lawmakers for an additional $1 billion in funding for Helene recovery.
Under the Dome: Stein asks NC lawmakers for $1B in Helene recovery funds
Good morning and welcome to the Under the Dome newsletter. I’m Emily Vespa. Gov. Josh Stein is asking state lawmakers for $1.07 billion in Hurricane Helene recovery funds to address Western North Carolina’s “immediate needs.
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.
$500 million in Helene aid debated by NC lawmakers. How it compares to Stein's new proposal.
State lawmakers will debate plans Wednesday to spend an extra $500 million on Helene relief aid, shortly after Democratic Gov ...
‘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 ...
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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 ...
Duke Endowment pledges $5M to aid WNC small businesses post-Helene: Gov. Stein
North Carolina Governor Josh Stein announced on Wednesday, Feb. 5 that the Duke Endowment has committed $5 million to the ...
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Gov. Josh Stein visits visits public school to learn more about school meals, STEM, and share his education priorities
Governor Josh Stein visited Eastern Elementary School in Greenville to learn about their wellness week and share his ...
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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 ...
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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 ...
Stein, lawmakers should move quickly to tie off the work of Rebuild NC
One of Gov. Josh Stein’s best actions since taking office was to make rebuilding hurricane ravaged western North Carolina a ...