North Carolina lawmakers approve $273 million for initial Hurricane Helene recovery

In a letter sent Tuesday evening to lawmakers, a network of faith, health care and civic groups called the NC Inclusive Disaster Recovery Network outlined a range of recommendations for how funding is used.

“Policies should ensure relief and rebuilding efforts reach all North Carolinians by minimizing barriers to access and stabilizing conditions,” the letter said.

They urged lawmakers to allow local governments flexibility to hire or expand communications as needed; to send funds “for public interest law firms,” and to create an eviction moratorium “similar to the response to COVID.”

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