Legislature Leaves After Passing Helene Aid Package, but Still No Budget

Stein signs Helene recovery bill at reopening of Chimney Rock State Park

On Friday, Gov. Josh Stein signed HB 1012, Disaster Recovery Act of 2025 – Part II, at the reopening of Chimney Rock State Park in western North Carolina. It comes a day after the General Assembly sent the bill to the governor. The funding is a bipartisan package that allocates $700 million for Hurricane Helene relief. The legislation marks the fifth major recovery package passed since Helene devastated parts of the state last fall. The legislat…

Legislature leaves after passing Helene aid package, but still no budget

RALEIGH — The North Carolina legislature wrapped up the chief portion of its annual session Thursday, passing another Hurricane Helene aid package this week after Republican majorities pushed through divisive bills to eliminate diversity, equity and inclusion programs and target…

Gov. Josh Stein signs disaster relief bill at Chimney Rock State Park reopening

Gov. Josh Stein signs $575M disaster relief bill at Chimney Rock’s reopening, aiding Western North Carolina recovery.

Helene: Stein signs 3 bills, including 5th relief package

(The Center Square) – Appropriation of another $500 million in relief for Hurricane Helene with $200 million more readied for a relief fund has been signed into law by North Carolina Gov. Josh Stein.

Chimney Rock reopens nine months after Helene, Stein touts $575M aid

Chimney Rock State Park reopens nine months after Helene; Gov. Stein unveils tourism drive, signs $575M relief bill as village rebuild lingers.

Bill barring disaster aid political discrimination signed by Stein

RALEIGH — A North Carolina House bill making it a felony to discriminate based on political affiliation or speech when it comes to disaster aid or assistance was sent Gov. Josh Stein’s desk and he signed it on June 26. “North Carolina does not discriminate based on political affiliation or political speech, including when providing disaster recovery assistance,” Stein said in a press release. “This bill ensures that will remain the case.” “No Un…