FEMA denies North Carolina's request for extended disaster cost-share waiver
North Carolina Governor Josh Stein expressed disappointment after FEMA denied the state's request for a 100% cost-share extension for recovery efforts following Hurricane Helene. The denial came despite the state's ongoing needs for debris removal and reconstruction in Western North Carolina. Governor Stein urged the President to reconsider the decision, highlighting the challenges faced by local families affected by the disaster.