NC state lawmakers passed another disaster relief bill June 26 to aid WNC recovery in the aftermath of Helene, signed by Gov.

State lawmakers have already approved $1.6 billion for Helene relief. This new plan could bring total spending past the $2 billion mark if Stein signs it into law, which he's likely to do.

Helene relief passes at last minute On the legislature's last day, it funded more recovery efforts in Western North Carolina. Stein quickly signed the bill into law.

RALEIGH, N.C. — On Thursday, North Carolina lawmakers finally agreed to a new Hurricane Helene relief package. According to a press release, House Bill 1012 sets aside $700 million in the ...

Both chambers unanimously approved House Bill 1012 on June 26. Gov. Josh Stein is expected to swiftly sign it into law. The final agreement puts $700 million total into the state’s Helene relief ...

WILMINGTON, N.C. — The North Carolina legislature wrapped up the chief portion of its annual session Thursday, passing another Hurricane Helene aid package this week after Republican majorities ...

North Carolina lawmakers left Raleigh before passing a budget. Here’s a recap of the most notable accomplishments and failures of the 2025 session.

North Carolina lawmakers are sending half a billion dollars to the western mountains for hurricane relief, reaching a long-sought compromise between the House and Senate just hours before they ...

Gov. Josh Stein holds up a disaster relief bill to aid recovery in Western North Carolina in the aftermath of Tropical Storm Helene, moments after signing during a press event at Chimney Rock ...

Helene relief passes at last minute On the legislature’s last day, it funded more recovery efforts in Western North Carolina. Stein quickly signed the bill into law.