Gov. Josh Stein is expected to announce his proposed budget Monday to fund recovery efforts in Western North Carolina. Many volunteers assisting storm victims say the funding is urgently needed.

Governor Josh Stein will announce his proposed budget to fund the rebuilding of western North Carolina in Henderson County

Josh Stein was in Boone on Friday for another move his office is making on Helene recovery. Stein and the Dogwood Health Trust held a news conference about a public-private partnership to help small businesses in Western North Carolina hit by Helene.