Senate president Phil Berger (R) reacts to Gov Cooper's proposed relief package for western NC

On Wednesday, Governor Roy Cooper proposed $3.9 billion in disaster relief from the state as a response to the damage caused by Hurricane Helene. The Governor also estimated the damage in Western North Carolina at around $53 billion and said the proposal yesterday would be used for costs that would not be covered by the federal government. With Chris Edwards to offer perspective on this is North Carolina Senate President Pro Tem Phil Berger.