Bill Directs $400 Million to Florence Recovery
State legislators approved Senate Bill 3 in a unanimous vote, but environmental advocates and some lawmakers say the measure falls far short of what’s needed.
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Cooper: $1.5 Billion In Storm Recovery Needs
As Hurricane Michael neared the Gulf Coast with North Carolina in the forecast track, Gov. Roy Cooper announced Wednesday that $1.5 billion is needed for long-term Hurricane Florence recovery needs.
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Transportation Costs Could Total $266 Million
N.C. transportation officials presented damage reports, repair-time estimates and cost projections to a legislative committee Wednesday, framing Florence as North Carolina’s costliest storm.
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Flooded Again: Long-Term Fixes Needed
A recent report found that government buyouts for getting people out of floodplains haven’t worked, partly because residents return or relocate to areas proven vulnerable to flooding.
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Legislators Set to Take On Storm Response
The legislative session that begins Tuesday is likely just the start in terms of the N.C. General Assembly’s response to Hurricane Florence, as state agencies continue to assess the needs.
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Amid Evacuations, NC 12 Open … For Now
As thousands depart North Carolina’s Outer Banks this week in advance of Hurricane Florence, state transportation officials are busy working to keep N.C. 12 open to traffic.
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House Approves Revised Amendments
The state House Friday approved new language for two constitutional amendments for the November ballot, dropping a provision challenged by environmental groups to strip the governor’s powers to appoint members of state boards and commissions.
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Pivotal Fall Ahead For GenX Research, Action
A network of university researchers is set to present plans and objectives for studying GenX and other compounds next month, as environmental regulators consider next steps.
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Panel Backs State’s GenX Health Goal
The state environmental and health secretaries’ Science Advisory Board recommended Monday that officials continue to use a health goal for GenX of 140 parts per trillion.
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On Ballot this Fall, an Historic Power Struggle
Five former N.C. governors urged voters to reject the constitutional amendments the legislature has approved for the ballot in November’s election, as the Southern Environmental Law Center and the NAACP launch a court challenge.
