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.

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,

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