Today Governor Stein, the North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, and the Governor’s Recovery Office for Western North Carolina announced the application window will open soon for $20 million to build and expand child care programs in communities impacted by Hurricane Helene and Tropical Storm Debby.
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This month Governor Josh Stein is providing tips as North Carolina recognizes September as Preparedness Month. Media outlets are invited to publish the column below from Governor Stein.
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September is Preparedness Month in North Carolina, a time to remind ourselves that being ready for a natural disaster happens long before a storm is on the horizon. Preparedness is a shared responsibility, one that begins with families, neighborhoods, and communities taking a few simple steps before an emergency occurs.
Today Governor Stein, the North Carolina Department of Commerce’s (NCDOC)
Today Governor Josh Stein celebrated that 7 projects supporting economic resilience after Hurricane Helene will receive $34.2 million in grants from the U.S. Economic Development Administration. The grants will help expand economic opportunity and support long-term recovery across the region.
Governor Josh Stein and First Lady Anna Stein spent the past week in western North Carolina highlighting the state’s ongoing commitment to communities after Hurricane Helene while showcasing all that the region has to offer to potential visitors.
Today Governor Josh Stein and Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) Secretary Reid Wilson visited Burnsville to announce that DEQ has now awarded more than $1 billion toward water infrastructure and resilience projects in western North Carolina. Since Hurricane Helene struck, 98% of all water systems damaged by the storm have been restored, but more than $758 million in unmet needs remain to repair systems and make them more resilient to future storms.
Today Governor Josh Stein announced that 28 counties across North Carolina will receive more than $244 million in funding for drinking water and wastewater infrastructure projects, with $44 million going to western North Carolina to continue Hurricane Helene recovery.
Today Governor Josh Stein handed Velma Chapman, an Asheville homeowner, the keys to her brand-new home – a homecoming that was made possible through
Yesterday Governor Stein signed twelve bills into law and vetoed one bill.
Governor Stein made the following statement on signing House Bill 920:
Today Governor Stein signed Senate Bill 257 into law, enacting North Carolina’s first full state budget in more than two years. Governor Stein released the following statement: