District 54 Representative and North Carolina House Minority Leader Robert Reives spoke with 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Thursday, January 22. He discussed the ongoing budget debacle at the state level, which he expects to see little movement on until after primaries. He also reflected on 2025 for the state legislature, and looked ahead to what he expects to be some of the dominant storylines of 2026, and more.

Robert’s Rules is our regular check in with Representative Robert Reives, representing Chatham County in North Carolina’s 54th district, and leading the Democratic caucus in the state house. Every two weeks Rep. Reives shares the latest news from the General Assembly in Raleigh, and his unique perspective on state and national political news.  On Air Today features conversations with the latest newsmakers in our community, including local elected leaders, educators, business owners, and anyone else with their finger on the pulse of the greater Chapel Hill community.

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