North Carolina officials charged with leading recovery efforts in western North Carolina after Hurricane Helene have told state lawmakers that they need more money.

North Carolina Gov. Josh Stein began his first term earlier this month with a behemoth task in front of him: Helping western North Carolina recover from close to $60 billion in damage from Hurricane Helene,

North Carolina Governor Josh Stein is presenting a budget for recovery efforts after Hurricane Helene. He supports local businesses and affected residents with funding for rebuilding and addressing basic needs.