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Congressman Don Davis Pays Visit to Western N.C.
- On May 22, 2025, the state’s House unanimously passed a $465 million funding package aimed at supporting recovery efforts in Western North Carolina following Hurricane Helene.
- This approval follows months of debate with Governor Josh Stein requesting $891 million and the state Senate proposing $700 million amid consensus to increase aid for the disaster.
- The package includes $60 million for small business grants, $20 million for infrastructure resilience, funding for debris removal, nonprofit support, and public services to address ongoing recovery issues.
- Rep. Lindsay Prather emphasized the urgent need for funding, while Rep. Mark Pless cautioned that without investing in protective measures to strengthen the region, similar damage is likely to occur from future storms.
- The bill now proceeds to the state Senate and then Governor Stein for signature, aiming to expedite aid amid slow federal funding and an estimated $60 billion multi-year recovery cost.
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Congressman Don Davis pays visit to Western N.C.
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