Key NC Senate budget writer offers glimpse at Helene relief numbers in state budget

By: Clayton Henkel

Outlets: North Carolina Newsline

Published: June 22, 2026

Words: 730

Last Updated: 1 month ago

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For many residents of western North Carolina affected by Hurricane Helene, it’s been 20 long months of waiting and wondering — when will things get back to normal? And just how much more funding is coming from the government?

Sen. Ralph Hise (R-Mitchell) told members of the Governor’s Advisory Committee on Western North Carolina Recovery Monday that legislators are working to finalize the state budget, but the exact appropriation for Hurricane Helene relief has yet …

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