North Carolina Governor Josh Stein is appealing FEMA's rejection of the state's request to extend 100% federal coverage.

Trump has also floated the idea of shutting down FEMA entirely, a plan that risks leaving states without critical aid in the wake of natural catastrophes. But in lieu of a complete shutdown, he and ...

Congressman Chuck Edwards spoke with News 13. He characterized the state’s FEMA funding extension request as an unprecedented ask.

More than six months after the remnants of Hurricane Helene devastated much of western North Carolina, federal officials have ...

While visiting western North Carolina, the governor received word that FEMA had denied the state’s request.

The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) has rejected North Carolina’s request to maintain a full 100% federal match for the state’s continued Hurricane Helene recovery expenses.

In an April 11 letter, FEMA denied Gov. Josh Stein's request to extend a 100% federal cost share for recovery efforts in the wake of Helene.

NC lawmakers have passed legislation banning discriminations in emergency relief after reports that FEMA skipped houses with Trump signs after Hurricane Milton in 2024.

The Federal Emergency Management Agency has denied North Carolina’s request to extend its full reimbursement period for ...

In the aftermath of Hurricane Helene, which struck in September 2024, then-presidential candidate Donald Trump voiced sharp criticism of FEMA's response in the swing state of North Carolina ...

The denial of the aid comes after President Donald Trump has talked of reshaping or even eliminating the Federal Emergency ...