VERIFIED QUOTE · reported 2026-08-24
“I think most of the stuff that came down came from the general assembly … and Governor Cooper just got out of the way and let it happen.”
Matthew Wechtel · said date not stated · reported 2026-08-24
Wechtel said most of the recovery assistance came from the general assembly and Governor Cooper just got out of the way and let it happen.
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