Today, Governor Roy Cooper announced that President Biden has agreed to North Carolina’s request to cover 90% of Public Assistance. The federal government typically covers 75% of the cost. The increased federal reimbursement share decreases the financial cost to the State of North Carolina for...
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Today, Governor Roy Cooper announced that President Biden has agreed to North Carolina’s request to cover 90% of Public Assistance. The federal government typically covers 75% of the cost. The increased federal reimbursement share decreases the financial cost to the State of North Carolina for eligible programs and projects."
Republicans criticize Biden administration for delayed response to Hurricane Helene in Tennessee. Governor Lee clarifies no unusual delay.
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"Lee requested an emergency declaration on Friday afternoon, and it was approved in less than a day, allowing the state to qualify for some reimbursements from the federal government immediately. While Tennessee’s designation came after some other states, that was predicated on when the governor made the request and the fact that hurricanes rarely result in this level of damage in landlocked Tennessee.
“We declared it when we determined that there was a widespread disaster going on,” Lee said. “
And it’s important to note, too, that the response was quick from the federal government that allowed for that reimbursement.”"