North Carolina lawmakers to vote on initial Helene relief
RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — North Carolina General Assembly leaders say they’re prepared to approve initial disaster relief next week. House Speaker Tim Moore and Senate leader Phil Berger said in a Friday news release that they’re still working out the details of exactly what’s needed for now to address the damage from Hurricane Helene. Lawmakers at an already-scheduled one-day session Wednesday are expected to advance a down payment on the state’s share of relief funds as well as legal changes to provide flexibility to agencies and displaced residents. State government coffers already include $5.5 billion in “rainy day” and disaster reserves.