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North Carolina lawmakers close in on another injection of Helene relief funds

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North Carolina state Senate Republicans advanced a disaster recovery measure Tuesday .

The measure would direct $533 million in additional spending to meet still-pressing needs from Hurricane Helene .

The legislation is wider in scope than a $500 million relief package approved last week by the House .

The Senate proposal locates additional $217 million to complete lingering home construction projects for victims of Hurricanes Matthew and Florence .