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New North Carolina Governor Seeks To Freeze Tax Cuts, Phase Out School Vouchers in Budget

North Carolina Democratic Gov. Josh Stein urged Republicans to roll back upcoming income tax rate cuts and private school vouchers.

Written by GARY D. ROBERTSON RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — New North Carolina Democratic Gov. Josh Stein...

Another $500 million to be spent toward Hurricane Helene recovery efforts earned unanimous approval in the North Carolina House on Tuesday.

North Carolina Republican lawmakers proposed less than half of what new Democratic Gov. Josh Stein requested to Hurricane Helene recovery efforts.

North Carolina Gov. Josh Stein asked state legislators Monday to roughly double their spending so far on recovery from Hurricane Helene.

Many Hurricane Helene victims in western North Carolina are living in campers and trailers this winter as temporary housing.

Base rates for North Carolina homeowners’ insurance premiums will increase on average by about 15% by mid-2026, state leaders said last week.

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Gathering for a one-day General Assembly meeting to seat lawmakers, the North Carolina House picked Rep. Destin Hall as its next speaker.

Written by THE ASSOCIATED PRESS ASHEVILLE, N.C. (AP) — New North Carolina Gov. Josh Stein took...