RALEIGH: Today, Governor Roy Cooper signed the following bill into law:

• Senate Bill 743: The Disaster Recovery Act of 2024 - Part II.

Governor Cooper issued the following statement on his signing of SB 743:

“Western North Carolina needs significant investments to recover fully from the worst storm our state has ever seen. Legislators have taken a small step here and should follow it with a more comprehensive package to help families, businesses and communities build back stronger.”