RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — New North Carolina Democratic Gov. Josh Stein gave his first address to a joint General Assembly session Wednesday night, hitting on familiar campaign and early-term themes of helping Hurricane Helene victims, making living expenses affordable and focusing on bipartisan accomplishments.

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Governor Josh Stein addressed North Carolina Wednesday in his first State of the State Address. Much of Stein’s speech focused on Hurricane Helene relief, while also stating there is still work to be done.