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Orange County: Chair of the Commissioners Jean Hamilton and State Senator Jonah Garson

Posted by Andrew Stuckey | Oct 14, 2026 | Conversations with the Mayors, Conversations with the Mayors Podcast, Forum On The Hill

Chair of the Orange County Commissioners Jean Hamilton and State Senator Jonah Garson spoke with 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Wednesday, October 14. In this extended conversation, they discussed a proposed constitutional amendment that would cap the income tax rate at 3.5% in the state. They talked about the potential implications of this for local and state governments to fund mandatory services for citizens, and more.

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Robert’s Rules: NC House Minority Leader Robert Reives on State of Chatham, General Assembly, and More

Posted by Andrew Stuckey | Sep 3, 2026 | Robert's Rules

North Carolina House Minority Leader and District 54 Representative Robert Reives spoke with 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Thursday, September 4. He discussed the State of Chatham Presentation from earlier in the day. He recapped his summer and looked ahead to the legislative session at the end of September. He offered criticism of an addition added to the state budget, encouraged people to vote, and more.

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On Air Today: State Rep. Renee Price, on North Carolina’s 2026 State Budget

Posted by Aaron Keck | Jul 13, 2026 | On Air Today

State Rep. Renee Price joins Aaron to discuss this year’s recently-passed state budget – and how you can make a difference in government.

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On Air Today: One Budget and Three Months, with State Sen. Jonah Garson

Posted by Aaron Keck | Jul 10, 2026 | On Air Today

New State Sen. Jonah Garson joins Aaron to reflect on his first few months on the job – and discuss the recently-passed state budget.

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On Air Today: State Rep. Allen Buansi, on Taxing Millionaires to Pay for Public Schools

Posted by Aaron Keck | May 15, 2026 | On Air Today

State Rep. Allen Buansi joins Aaron to discuss this year’s state budget – and a new bill that would tax millionaires to fund schools.

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‘There’s a Lot of Ways To Do Good’: Graig Meyer on Leaving the State Senate, and What Comes Next

Posted by Staff | Mar 12, 2026 | State, State Government

Graig Meyer (D-Orange) discusses his decision to leave the State Senate at the end of March – and his new role with the NC Justice Center.

Robert’s Rules: NC House Minority Leader Robert Reives on House Budget, Gov. Stein, Marijuana

Posted by Andrew Stuckey | Jun 7, 2025 | Robert's Rules

North Carolina House Minority Leader and District 54 Representative Robert Reives spoke with 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Friday, June 6. He discussed the latest on the House Budget, including some unprecedented moves on the Senate side of the legislature, why he was comfortable with the budget, and more. He also talked about how he feels Gov. Stein is doing so far, what the future of marijuana in North Carolina may be, and more.

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North Carolina Revenue Predictions Fall with Recession Risk

Posted by Associated Press | May 29, 2025 | State, State Government

State officials have lowered anticipated revenue collection, largely over rising economic uncertainty and the risks of a U.S. recession.

North Carolina Lawmakers Focus On Guns, Immigration and Parental Rights Ahead of a Key Deadline

Posted by Associated Press | May 10, 2025 | State, State Government

The crossover deadline has passed for bills in the North Carolina General Assembly. What are some of the themes seen in this session?

Robert’s Rules: NC House Minority Leader Robert Reives on State Budget and More

Posted by Andrew Stuckey | Apr 18, 2025 | Robert's Rules

North Carolina House Minority Leader and District 54 Representative from Chatham County, Robert Reives spoke with 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Friday, April 18. He discussed the latest on the state budget conversations. He also weighs in on the continued litigation surrounding the State Supreme Court seat that Republican Jefferson Griffin continues to contest in spite of losing the election by over 700 votes. He also talks about some of the coming federal cuts, including slashing PBS’s budget, and more.

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