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North Carolina Gov.-elect Josh Stein (D) said he is “eager” to work with the incoming administration to access federal relief for his state as it recovers from the devastation left by Hurricane Helene. Stein told ABC’s “This Week” co-anchor Jonathan Karl that residents in the western part of the state are “really suffering,” but that he is “eager” to work with the incoming Trump administration on finding solutions. “Hurricane Helene left unimaginable devastation in its wake, many lives lost, thousands of buildings destroyed, homes and small businesses, infrastructure, critical infrastructure, water and sewer, wastewater, highways, parts of Interstate-40 fell into...

<p>Gov.-elect Haley Barbour doesn't take office until Jan. 13, but he is already trying to make good on a campaign promise.</p> <p>Barbour on Wednesday announced details of a job creation summit in Jackson Dec. 15-16.</p> <p>White House Chief of Staff Andrew Card and Federal Express CEO Fred Smith, a Marks native, are the keynote speakers for the summit, which will bring together business, higher education and political leaders to develop plans to spark Mississippi's economy.</p>

<p>The knock on former Gov. Kirk Fordice was that he never really understood that governing required working with people with whom you don't agree for common goals.</p> <p>That didn't stop Fordice from leaving the state in excellent financial condition.</p> <p>The knock on outgoing Gov. Ronnie Musgrove is that he had extreme difficulty accepting responsibility for his administration's failures or sharing credit for his administration's successes.</p>

California Gov-elect Arnold Schwarzenegger visited Washington, DC, today. The trip had been planned before the fires, but gained new urgency due to the emergency. He was to meet with the entire California congressional delegation, congressional leaders, committee chairmen and ranking members, have lunch with his uncle-in-law, and meet with Vice President Cheney.Arriving at the Capitol escorted by Rep. Dave Drier (R-CA). Check out that ring! News conference in the Capitol. Our "governator" sure is a big media draw. Former President Ronald Reagan is watching over our new "governator." Will modern Hollywood snub Arnold (one of its own) the way they...