Gov. Josh Stein (D-NC) said he would request additional aid from the federal government in response to the widespread devastation in western North Carolina caused by Hurricane Helene last year.

At a press conference Monday, the governor said he would travel to Washington, D.C., this week to personally lobby members of Congress to approve $13.5 billion more for storm relief.

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“We need more help. The next stage of recovery is going to require a new commitment from Congress and from the administration to not forget the people of Western North Carolina.

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