Governor Josh Stein is seeking $19 billion in federal funds to aid in the recovery and rebuilding efforts following Hurricane Helene’s devastation in western North Carolina.

North Carolina Gov. Josh Stein is seeking another $19 billion in federal relief funding for victims of Hurricane Helene. The September storm damaged about 74,000 homes in western North Carolina — affecting more than 25% of the state.

North Carolina Governor Josh Stein announced he is requesting $19 billion in federal funds for Helene recovery and rebuilding. The Governor met with Senators Tillis and Budd Thursday to advocate for critical investments in Western North Carolina’s recovery.

RALEIGH, N.C. (WITN) - President Donald Trump announced he has appointed Gov. Josh Stein to the Council of Governors. According to the White House, the council is a “bipartisan group of state leaders tasked with strengthening state-federal partnerships on key national security, disaster response, and military coordination issues.”

The council works with the president and the federal government on national security, military coordination and disaster recovery.

President Donald Trump has appointed Georgia's governor to Council of Governors. Here's what this means and what the council is.