Lawmakers press NC disaster recovery officials on Stein’s $792M Helene request

By: Brandon Kingdollar

Outlets: North Carolina Newsline

Published: April 2, 2026

Words: 708

Last Updated: 3 months, 4 weeks ago

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North Carolina disaster recovery officials appealed to a General Assembly oversight panel for more support nearly 18 months into the recovery from Hurricane Helene. But lawmakers voiced skepticism over higher-than-expected costs and the sluggish pace of home construction.

NC governor seeks nearly $800 million in state funding in latest Helene recovery request

The committee met one week after Gov. Josh Stein submitted his $792 million budget request to the General Assembly for …

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