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NC legislators report state budget progress

Republican leaders are working through the final disagreements between the House and Senate on the way to legislative approval of a state budget.  House Speaker Destin Hall (R-Cald...

As end of session looms, NC Republican leaders push back expected budget date

Not long ago, Republican state lawmakers were eyeing the middle of June for the rollout of North Carolina’s long-delayed budget. Tuesday, they said that may not be possible. Senate...

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NC legislature releases $34B budget deal, expects votes this week

House Speaker Destin Hall (R-Caldwell) said both chambers anticipate voting on the budget this Wednesday and Thursday.

Rep. Phil Rubin on education funding and why a new property tax scheme could make problems worse

It appears that, finally, after a year-long delay that has left North Carolina the only state in the union without a budget for the current fiscal year, Republican state legislativ...

The General Assembly should consider leadership term limits

North Carolina’s General Assembly is unusually strong compared with the legislatures of other states. So, it is especially damaging when entrenched legislative leaders stymie legis...

NC Newsline reporter Brandon Kingdollar discusses an array of bills being advanced by GOP lawmakers

North Carolina state lawmakers are in the midst of the 2026 legislative session and, as had been expected, several important proposals are advancing that could impact everything fr...

Stein signs $34B North Carolina budget with pay raises, lower taxes

Republican legislative leaders sent the long-overdue budget to Stein last week after more than a year of negotiations over items like income tax and teacher raises.

NC House Democrats call for changes to protect judicial independence, balance of powers

Amid a political tug-of-war over North Carolina’s judiciary, state Democratic lawmakers put forth a series of proposals they say are needed to protect the branch’s independence. Th...

Senator Lisa Grafstein discusses the state budget debate and an effort to curb voting rights

  With a new state government fiscal year set to commence on July first, North Carolina state legislators have still yet to pass a budget for the year that’s coming to an end on Ju...

Long-awaited NC budget passes first votes, but 2 Senate Republicans break ranks over ferry tolls

North Carolina’s state budget cleared initial votes in the House and Senate on Wednesday on its way toward final passage expected on Thursday. The budget passed by a vote of 36-13...

North Carolina Senate overrides ninth Stein veto to enact scholarship tax credit bill

North Carolina will participate in a federal tax-credit scholarship program after the state Senate voted to override Gov. Josh Stein’s veto Wednesday. It’s the ninth veto lawmakers...

With two major vacancies, who will lead the Vermont House and Senate?

NC Democrats highlight impacts on state workers’ pay due to years with no state budget

Nearly 1,000 days since the North Carolina legislature passed its last budget, state Senate Democratic leaders gathered to express frustration Thursday morning that the body is sti...

Amendment to elect State Board of Education members moves forward in NC House

A Republican proposal that would remove the governor’s power to appoint State Board of Education members advanced out of a House committee on Tuesday amid pushback from Democrats t...

NC House overrides Stein veto on federal scholarship tax credit

The Republican-led state House mustered 73 votes to override Gov. Josh Stein’s veto of a bill allowing the state to participate in a federal tax-credit scholarship program.  Unaffi...

NC Senate celebrates America’s 250th in historic capitol chamber

The North Carolina state Senate gathered for a ceremonial session to commemorate America’s 250th anniversary this year at the state capitol building on Tuesday.  The historic build...

On the Record: Charlotte's new leadership

Harrington will only serve a 17-month term.

Cooper leads Whatley, Earls leads Stevens

Democrats in North Carolina get more good news.

$34 billion NC budget on its way to Gov. Josh Stein after year-long delay

The state House and Senate gave final approval to a $34 billion budget Thursday with bipartisan support.  The House approved the budget with an 88-21 vote. The budget won approval...

Local leaders react to Darline Graham Nordone appointment as Interim U.S. Senator of South Carolina

COLUMBIA, S.C. (WCBD) - After Senator Lindsey Graham passed away on Saturday evening, Governor McMaster appointed Graham's sister, Darline Graham Nordone, to serve the remainder of...

North Carolina’s Senate race no longer a toss-up, top forecasters say, with Cooper in the lead

Democratic former Gov. Roy Cooper is now considered the favorite by top election forecasters to win North Carolina’s U.S. Senate race, a result that would make him the first Democr...

Five priorities for this year’s budget plan

Just over two weeks ago, House and Senate leaders announced they had a “framework” for a budget deal for the fiscal year beginning July 1. Lawmakers have not passed a comprehensive...

NC House Republicans override Gov. Stein’s vetoes on anti-DEI and pro-ICE bills

North Carolina House Republicans overrode key vetoes by Gov. Josh Stein on bills requiring greater law enforcement cooperation with ICE and banning diversity, equity, and inclusion...