Hurricane Helene, Georgia and Senate

Georgia Senate wants further boost to spending on Hurricane Helene relief
Georgia’s state Senate wants to boost spending on Hurricane Helene relief even more, including creating a grant program that could provide aid to individuals.
Senator Ossoff pushing for Hurricane Helene relief efforts from Congress
Senator Ossoff said he wants to get relief for farmers impacted by Hurricane Helene. Warnock and Ossoff passed a bipartisan disaster relief package that include $21 billion dollars to help Georgia farmers and other farmers around the country impacted by natural disasters.
Georgia takes aim at timber in the wake of Hurricane Helene
In the wake of Hurricane Helene, Georgia lawmakers are considering a series of bills that would help Georgia timber industry.
Senate to review $500 million Hurricane Helene relief bill
The Senate passed HB 47 on its first reading Wednesday, a largely procedural step as lawmakers consider how to approach Helene relief.
Ga. Senate pushing a bigger boost in Hurricane Helene relief
Georgia’s state Senate wants to boost spending on Hurricane Helene relief even more, including creating a grant program to help individuals.
Senate approves mid-year budget with $125M more for hurricane relief
The Georgia Senate approved its version of the amended fiscal year 2025 budget that cut some items from the House version but added more money for hurricane relief. The Senate added $125 million for hurricane relief in its version of the bill.
Trump administration denies Georgia extension on Hurricane Helene debris help. What we know
Georgia leaders sent a letter to President Donald Trump after the state was denied an extension on the federal share for debris removal post Helene.
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Black Mountain provides update on Hurricane Helene progress
Five months since Hurricane Helene devastated the Black Mountain community and officials say the town is making slow, steady ...
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Georgia lawmakers advance tax breaks to offset hurricane damage for timberland owners
A pair of hurricane-related tax relief bills largely aimed at helping farmers and timberland owners easily cleared both ...
Ossoff, Warnock urge Secretary of Agriculture to release funds for Georgia farmers post Helene
U.S. Sens. Ossoff and Warnock are pushing for the federal government to release $21 billion allocated to Georgia farmers hurt ...
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Georgia Lawmakers Advance Key Bills on Legal Reform, Tax Relief, and Childcare Support at Legislative Session Midpoint
Georgia's Legislature reaches mid-session, passing bills on lawsuit reform, tax relief, and childcare credits.
White House Denies Georgia FEMA Funding Extension
Kemp, a Republican, had requested the deadline extension in January. Initially, Georgia had been given a 120-day extension ...
Flying hope: How Samaritan's Purse disaster relief turned to its hometown after Helene
Located in North Wilkesboro is one of the Samaritan’s Purse warehouses, filled with water purification systems, field ...