💨 Abstract

The article covers two main topics: 1. **Hurricane Helene Relief**: Georgia's governor signed a law to exempt federal disaster payments and crop insurance from state income taxes for Hurricane Helene damage, estimated at $5.5 billion in Georgia. The USDA has a $100 billion disaster aid package, with a distribution schedule set from May 30 through September 15. Georgia and other affected states are negotiating block grants and additional relief funds.

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