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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Read MoreState 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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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.
Read MoreNorth 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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State officials have lowered anticipated revenue collection, largely over rising economic uncertainty and the risks of a U.S. recession.
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The crossover deadline has passed for bills in the North Carolina General Assembly. What are some of the themes seen in this session?
Read MoreNorth 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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Read MoreNorth Carolina House Minority Leader and District 54 Representative Robert Reives spoke with 97.9 The Hill and Chapelboro.com News Director Brighton McConnell on Wednesday, March 19. He discussed the recent State of the State address from Governor Josh Stein. He also talked about the business of the General Assembly, which includes a Hurricane Helene aid package for the western part of the state. He talked about some of the divisive legislation passing through the assembly, what individuals can do to help the causes they believe in, and more.
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Read MoreNC House Minority Leader and District 54 Representative Robert Reives spoke with 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Thursday, February 6. He discussed the business of the General Assembly, particularly as it relates to state budget questions, including the discrepancy between Governor Stein’s proposal for Western North Carolina aid compared to the Republican-led General Assembly’s. He also talked about the impact of some of the recent federal actions from the white house, and more.
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Read MoreNorth Carolina House Minority Leader and District 54 Representative Robert Reives spoke with 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Thursday, January 9. He discussed the legislative session that got underway this week. He also talked about leadership changes in both parties at the state legislature for 2025. He discussed state and national politics, and more.
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