Tag: Hurricanes and typhoons
North Carolina home insurance premium base rates increasing about 15% by mid-2026
RALEIGH. N.C. -- Base rates for North Carolina homeowners' insurance premiums will increase on average by about 15% by mid-2026 as part of...
US announces $1.2 billion to help finance renewable energy projects in Puerto Rico
SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico -- The U.S. Department of Energy said Friday it was setting aside $1.2 billion in federal funds to help...
The tax deadline for some small businesses affected by disasters in 2024 is drawing near
NEW YORK -- The tax deadline for some small businesses affected by severe weather in 2024 is drawing near, the IRS is reminding...
New North Carolina governor issues orders on private road repairs, housing after Helene
ASHEVILLE, N.C. -- New North Carolina Gov. Josh Stein took several actions on Thursday to help the short- and long-term recovery from Hurricane...
Puerto Rico's new governor sworn in days after a major blackout left much of the island in the dark
SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico -- Jenniffer González Colón was sworn in Thursday as Puerto Rico’s new governor during a normally ebullient ceremony held...
After fighting virus, storms and Republicans, departing North Carolina Gov. Cooper focuses on wins
RALEIGH, N.C. -- RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — North Carolina Gov. Roy Cooper is leaving his job after eight years in which the southern...