North Carolina lawmakers pass additional Hurricane Helene relief in brief session

Lawmakers in the North Carolina legislature swiftly passed additional Hurricane Helene relief funds as the western part of the state recovers.

Both the state House and Senate unanimously passed a $604 million relief bill on Thursday, weeks after passing a $273 million relief bill. The Disaster Recovery Act of 2024 – Part II is divided into giving $195 million to agriculture, natural, and economic resources and $71.4 million to health and human services, among other allocations dictated by the legislation.