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North Carolina lawmakers vote unanimously for new $500M Helene relief bill
The last-minute push to help western North Carolina's recovery came as the state's Republican legislative leaders struggle to reach a deal on the broader state budget, even though the new budget year begins next week.
NC lawmakers pass Helene Relief Bill, do not pass budget before leaving
The North Carolina legislature has wrapped up the chief portion of its annual session by passing another Hurricane Helene relief measure. But lawmakers in the House and Senate have been unable to agree on a two-year budget by July 1.
NC lawmakers pass $500 million for Helene relief
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
NC lawmakers compromise on $500M for Helene relief, pass gun and anti-DEI measures
While there's still no consensus on a state budget, House and Senate lawmakers did compromise on a relief bill that would send $500 million in state funding to Western North Carolina to aid the recovery from Hurricane Helene.
North Carolina legislature leaves after passing Helene aid package, but still no budget
The North Carolina legislature has wrapped up the chief portion of its annual session by passing another Hurricane Helene relief measure
North Carolina Senate stalls on $500M Helene relief bill as summer adjournment approaches
With next week's deadline looming, there is concern that the effort to start the process of moving hundreds of millions of dollars could be stalled until fall.
North Carolina lawmakers moving forward on new $500M Helene relief bill
Half a billion dollars in additional Hurricane Helene relief appeared on its way to approval at the North Carolina legislature Thursday as lawmakers prepared to take much of the summer off. The last-minute push to help western North Carolina’s recovery comes as the state’s Republican legislative leaders struggle to reach a deal on the broader
North Carolina lawmakers reach agreement on $500 million Hurricane Helene relief package
According to a press release, House Bill 1012 sets aside $700 million in the Hurricane Helene Relief Fund and appropriates $500 million of that funding for immediate relief. Another $300 million from the North Carolina Department of Transportation's budget will be reallocated to help with recovery needs.
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NC Gov. Stein sends $500 million to WNC for Helene relief with bill - USA TODAY
North Carolina lawmakers approved $700 million in additional disaster relief for Tropical Storm Helene recovery. The funds will support road and bridge repairs, aid farmers and local ...
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North Carolina wraps up session with additional hurricane funding
Lawmakers passed an additional $500 million in disaster funding but are leaving for a summer break without a budget in place.
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NC lawmakers pass Helene Relief Bill, do not pass budget before leaving - FOX Carolina News
The North Carolina legislature has wrapped up the chief portion of its annual session by passing another ... NC lawmakers pass Helene Relief Bill, do not pass budget before leaving. ...