Josh Stein, North Carolina and Hurricane Helene
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With Republicans in North Carolina controlling the legislature, what’s included — and what’s left out — remains to be seen.
Gov. Josh Stein visited Rutherford County on May 19 to unveil his latest state budget proposal to fund Tropical Storm Helene recovery.
The proposed funding would follow $500 million already approved by lawmakers and would target what Stein called "the highest priority issues."
Governor Josh Stein is urging North Carolina lawmakers to set out more than $891 million in additional relief funding for Hurricane Helene recovery. Stein visited Carolina Domes in Union Mills on Monday morning,
North Carolina Governor Josh Stein speaks to the media about the wildfire situation in Western North Carolina on Thursday, March 27, 2025. Wildfires threatening the area have caused some roads to be closed. Stein was briefed by local officials at the Tryon International Equestrian Center & Resort. JEFF SINER [email protected]
NC Governor Josh Stein said 80% of state Helene funds allocated have been spent. City and County officials say otherwise.
During a visit to the Rutherford County community of Union Mills Monday, Stein unveiled his latest budget request to help the region rebuild. He is asking for an additional $891 million in this second round of funding.
A LaGuardia air traffic controller gave a Republic Airways flight the go-ahead for takeoff and then abruptly telling them to cancel because a United plane was taxiing on the same runway. Governor Josh Stein is requesting nearly $900 million for areas devastated by Hurricane Helene.
Gov. Josh Stein visited with residents and business owners in Marshall May 8, advocating for more state and federal funding in the Helene rebuild.
NC Governor Josh Stein criticizes proposed federal SNAP cuts, highlighting potential state budget strains and risks to residents' food access.
Governor Josh Stein shares his recommendations for changes at FEMA to improve federal disaster response. Stein gave his suggestions in a letter to the President’s FEMA Review Council, following a call for public input from the Department of Homeland Security.