The measure sets aside $700 million for a Helene ... the GOP picked up the support of one House Democrat who told The N&O that he would support overriding a veto if Stein decides to block the bill.

The $1.6 billion in Helene aid that has already been approved by lawmakers is far less than what Democratic Gov. Josh Stein and his predecessor, former Gov. Roy Cooper, have asked for.

The bill will now head to Gov. Josh Stein, who has 10 days to sign it into law, allow it to become law or veto it. Stein has consistently called for additional relief funds to help address impacts ...

Now, the Helene relief bill is in the Senate’s main budget committee, and Senate President Pro Tempore Phil Berger, R-Rockingham, told reporters he expects further movement before the ...

The bill would shift $500 million from NCInnovation to the state's Helene recovery fund, helping pay for a wide range of efforts from private roads and bridges to small business grants.

Gov. Josh Stein signed the bill into law at a press event at Chimney Rock State Park in Lake Lure. The popular park reopened June 27, exactly nine months after Helene pummeled Western North Carolina.

Democrats wanted to file a discharge petition to try to force a Helene bill with $435 million in relief funding out of Senate committee. Search Query Show Search. News. Sign Up For Our Newsletters; ...

Over the last six months, North Carolina lawmakers have enacted close to 70 bills. While that number includes a variety of local administrative changes, Cabinet appointments and Helene relief, it ...

A massive mystery bill could be introduced and passed within hours. A stray Democrat could be convinced to join Republicans in overriding a veto (or to simply walk out on the vote).