Budget deal doubles funding for Helene relief

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Budget deal doubles funding for Helene relief

An increase in funding for disaster mitigation and recovery, a one-time bonus for state employees, bonuses for teachers and a one-time tax rebate were included in the final budget amendment proposal presented to the General Assembly by the conference committee Thursday. The bill includes $100 million for flood mitigation and recovery. That includes $50 million for Hurricane-Helene related damages and to build houses to better withstand flooding …