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Sen. Graig Meyer Shares Updates on State Budget Impasse, Medicaid, Disaster Relief and More

Posted by Staff | Sep 21, 2025 | State, State Government

Ahead of the North Carolina General Assembly reconvening, state Sen. Graig Meyer joined 97.9 The Hill to discuss several topics on his mind.

Economists Predict Modest North Carolina Surplus, But Warn More Tax Cuts Will Curb Revenues

Posted by Associated Press | Feb 16, 2025 | State, State Government

North Carolina officials project a modest revenue surplus this fiscal year, but warned expected tax cuts mean lower collections are ahead.

Meyer: Vouchers Back on Agenda in Raleigh, But Budget Crisis Looms

Posted by Aaron Keck | Sep 8, 2024 | State Government

State Sen. Graig Meyer (D-Orange) discusses lawmakers’ return to session in Raleigh to tackle vouchers and other funding matters.

Cooper Signs NC budget; COVID-19 Emergency to End Aug. 15

Posted by Associated Press | Jul 11, 2022 | State Government

Written by GARY D. ROBERTSON Republican-backed adjustments to North Carolina’s budget were signed...

State Budget Impasse Looms Large Over UNC System Board Meeting

Posted by Brighton McConnell | Jan 17, 2020 | State Government, UNC

The continued budget standoff in the North Carolina legislature loomed large at the UNC...

Cooper Signs Two More “Mini-Budget” Bills

Posted by Associated Press | Oct 14, 2019 | State Government

One of the “mini-budget” bills funds rural broadband; the other provides funding for the juvenile justice system after last year’s “raise the age” bill.

CHCCS Year Starts: Faces Challenges of No State Budget

Posted by Brighton McConnell | Aug 29, 2019 | Pre-K - 12 Education

Chapel Hill-Carrboro City Schools started a new school year on Tuesday. While the students...

CHCCS Preparing for New School Year while State Budget is Unresolved

Posted by Brighton McConnell | Jul 26, 2019 | Pre-K - 12 Education

At the board of education meeting for Chapel Hill-Carrboro City Schools on July 18, the board...

Gov. Cooper Wants Compromise on State Budget, Republicans Wait to Override

Posted by Brighton McConnell | Jul 9, 2019 | State Government

The state budget is still in limbo following Governor Roy Cooper’s veto last month. Republicans delayed an override vote earlier this week, attempting to build enough support. Differences between the two parties over health...

State House To Vote Monday On Budget Veto Override

Posted by Associated Press | Jul 8, 2019 | State Government

Republicans do not appear to have enough votes to override Gov. Cooper’s veto, unless more Democrats split with their party.

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