‘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 rainy day fund. Sen. Ralph Hise said in December that they might want as much as $10 billion in it.
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.
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. 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.
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.
Governor Josh Stein requests $1.07 billion in funding for Helene recovery in western NC
Months after Hurricane Helene ravaged western North Carolina, Governor Josh Stein requested $1.07 billion in immediate funding to support continued recovery efforts in affected areas on Monday morning.
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.
NC Gov. Stein proposes $1 billion in Helene recovery. Here’s what he’s asking for
Gov. Josh Stein is asking the N.C. General Assembly to fund $1 billion in Helene storm recovery this spring, so Western North Carolina can have the money for “immediate needs.” Stein, a Democrat, wants the legislature to spend $1.
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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 ...
NC House drafts $500M Helene relief bill as Gov. Stein pushes for $1B in urgent funding
Rep. Dudley Greene (R-85) represents Mitchell, McDowell, Yancey and Avery counties in the House. He is a primary sponsor of House Bill 47: The Disaster Recovery Act of 2025 - Part I. "At this point, ...
New governor tests relations with North Carolina lawmakers with aid request for Helene recovery
North Carolina Gov. Josh Stein asked state legislators Monday to roughly double their spending so far on recovery from ...
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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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Governor Stein to old roundtable discussion in Wilmington on workforce development
Governor Josh Stein will hold a roundtable discussion in Wilmington to discuss strategies to support veterans in North ...
Governor Stein to reveal recovery budget Monday as western NC struggles post-storm
Gov. Josh Stein is expected to announce his proposed budget Monday to fund recovery efforts in Western North Carolina. Many ...
Why will flags in North Carolina fly at half-staff on Friday?
Video from an observation camera at the nearby Kennedy Center showed two sets of lights consistent with aircraft appearing to ...