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. The state Senate voted 55-1 Wednesday to pass House Bill 67,

The Senate passed HB 47 on its first reading Wednesday, a largely procedural step as lawmakers consider how to approach Helene relief.

Another $500 million would be spent toward Hurricane Helene recovery efforts in western North Carolina in legislation the state House unanimously approved Tuesday. The measure, if enacted, would add to the funds the Republican-controlled General Assembly already approved in late 2024 to spend on disaster recovery activities

Included is $140 million for the Home Reconstruction and Repair Project and $100 million toward private road and bridge repair and replacement.