The request from the federal government comes weeks after he asked the North Carolina General Assembly for $1 billion in recovery funding. House members will likely vote on a bill next week that would give $500 million,

Good morning and welcome to our Under the Dome Sunday newsletter, which focuses on new Gov. Josh Stein. I’m Dawn Vaughan, The News & Observer’s Capitol bureau chief. Stein met with U.S. Sens. Thom Tillis and Ted Budd in Washington Thursday about Helene recovery, he posted on social media.

The bill would direct members of Democratic Gov. Josh Stein's cabinet -- including the Secretary of the Department of Public Safety and the Secretary of the Department of Adult Correction -- to enter cooperation agreements with the U.

Tax cuts have long been a Republican priority, and part of recent state budgets that became law. For the 2024 tax year, the individual income tax rate is 4.5%, with the 2025 rate dropping to 4.25%. The rate will drop to 3.99% in 2026. The corporate income tax rate is 2.5%, and Republican lawmakers would like to reduce it until it is eliminated.

In a formal request to the White House and Congress, Gov. Josh Stein asked for billions more in federal funding for Tropical Storm Helene recovery.

Most of North Carolina will be impacted by this storm, and our greatest concerns are potential power outages and road safety," North Carolina Gov. Josh Stein said.

North Carolina Gov. Josh Stein met Thursday with North Carolina's Republican U.S. Sens. Ted Budd and Thom Tillis to discuss his proposal for additional federal funds.

North Carolina Gov. Josh Stein is requesting $19 billion in federal funding for Hurricane Helene recovery. Trump’s endorsement helped propel Ron DeSantis in the 2018 Republican gubernatorial primary.

Governor Josh Stein of North Carolina has requested $19 billion in federal aid to help with recovery from Hurricane Helene, which caused $60 billion in damages.

Governor Stein and the NC Department of Commerce announce plans to create over 800 jobs in rural North Carolina.

NC Gov. Josh Stein is warning of a looming “fiscal cliff” in 2026. He’s painting a dire picture of revenue shortfalls and budget crises.

North Carolina officials are projecting a modest revenue surplus this fiscal year but are warning that tax cuts already on the books and taking effect soon will mean lower collections ahead.