North Carolina governor urges state lawmakers to include more Helene aid in upcoming budget

News Across North Carolina: More Helene funding proposed, a JCPenney closing and state health plan changes

News across North Carolina includs more Helene funding proposed, a JCPenney closing and state health plan changes.

Hurricane Helene Emergency Prescription Assistance Program ends May 31

RALEIGH, N.C. (WNCT) -- Hurricane Helene Emergency Prescription Assistance Program, which provided financial assistance for prescription medications and vaccines, will officially end on May 31, 2025. The program also provided temporary help with medical supplies and forms of equipment for uninsured individuals impacted by the storm. "This federal emergency assistance program provided life-saving resources for our residents who needed it most," s…

All roads lead to Raleigh. NC unusual in state's near monopoly on roads.

Recovery after Helene has highlighted NC system of state care for roads, excluding counties completely. Most states don't do it that way. All roads lead to Raleigh. NC unusual in state’s near monopoly on roads. is a story from Carolina Public Press, an award-winning independent newsroom. Our breakthrough journalism shines a light on the critical overlooked and under-reported issues facing North Carolina’s more than 11 million residents. Please c…

Helene: Governor requests $891M in relief package - Washington Examiner

(The Center Square) – Nearly $1 billion is being requested of the North Carolina General Assembly by Gov. Josh Stein for help in recovery from Hurricane Helene. The first-term Democrat said Monday he’s seeking $891 million. Economic recovery and support to businesses and local governments promoting tourism would account for $260 million, and another $239 million would bolster infrastructure including damaged schools and debris clean-up. “Western…

Helene: Governor requests $891M in relief package

(The Center Square) – Nearly $1 billion is being requested of the North Carolina General Assembly by Gov. Josh Stein for help in recovery from Hurricane Helene.

Stein requests additional $891 million in Helene funding from NC legislature

Gov. Josh Stein announced his second Hurricane Helene budget proposal of $891 million on Monday at a press conference at Carolina Domes in Union Mills, Rutherford County, which was hit hard by the hurricane last September. “They’ve been working really hard to recover ever since then,” Stein, a Democrat, told reporters. “As I understand, the words are that they are surviving but not yet thriving. And we want for them and all small businesses in w…