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"Not warranted" FEMA ends paying 100% for Hurricane Helene debris removal
There is new information about why FEMA is ending it's 100 percent match of funds for debris removal from hurricane Helene.
Governor Stein to appeal FEMA rejection letter for extended aid at 100%
Congressman Chuck Edwards spoke with News 13. He characterized the state’s FEMA funding extension request as an unprecedented ask.
FEMA denies NC Gov. Stein's request to extend 100% federal cost share for Helene recovery
In an April 11 letter, FEMA denied Gov. Josh Stein's request to extend a 100% federal cost share for recovery efforts in the wake of Helene.
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NC will appeal FEMA ruling to end 100% Helene cost-share, as state braces for tariff impacts
North Carolina will appeal FEMA’s decision to end their 100% cost-share for Hurricane Helene debris cleanup and emergency ...
NC House lawmakers pass bill banning emergency aid discrimination after FEMA Trump sign debacle
NC lawmakers have passed legislation banning discriminations in emergency relief after reports that FEMA skipped houses with Trump signs after Hurricane Milton in 2024.
Gov. Stein says he urges "President to reconsider FEMA’s bad decision" on Hurricane Helene relief money
GREENSBORO, N.C. — The Federal Emergency Management Agency is ending their 100 percent match for paying for Hurricane Helene ...
Congressman Edwards and FEMA task force propose overhaul to White House
Congressman Chuck Edwards announced that he and other members of the FEMA Special Task Force have submitted recommendations to the White House for an overhaul.