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. Read More
North Carolina Lawmakers Propose Next Helene Package That’s Half the Price of the Governor’s Posted by Associated Press | Feb 7, 2025 | State Government, Weather North Carolina Republican lawmakers proposed less than half of what new Democratic Gov. Josh Stein requested to Hurricane Helene recovery efforts. Read More
New Governor Tests Relations With North Carolina Lawmakers With Aid Request for Helene Recovery Posted by Associated Press | Feb 5, 2025 | State Government, Weather North Carolina Gov. Josh Stein asked state legislators Monday to roughly double their spending so far on recovery from Hurricane Helene. Read More
North Carolina Legislators Leave After Veto Overrides, Ballot Question, Unfinished Business Posted by Associated Press | Jun 29, 2024 | State Government The North Carolina General Assembly wrapped up this year’s chief work session Thursday, but still lack a budget amendment measure. Read More
North Carolina Legislators Consider Vetoes, Constitution Changes as Work Session Winds Down Posted by Associated Press | Jun 27, 2024 | State Government The North Carolina General Assembly raced Wednesday to advance legislation before completing its chief working session for the year Read More
North Carolina Legislature Likely Heading Home Soon for a ‘Little Cooling Off’ Over Budget Posted by Associated Press | Jun 21, 2024 | State Government With each legislative chamber uninterested in hearing the other’s spending proposal, North Carolina lawmakers look ready to go on hiatus. Read More
North Carolina House Budget Gets Initial OK as Senate Unveils Stripped-Down Plan Posted by Associated Press | Jun 20, 2024 | State Government Written by GARY D. ROBERTSON A North Carolina budget-adjustment measure penned by House... Read More
With Spending Talks Idling, North Carolina House to Advance Its Own Budget Proposal Posted by Associated Press | Jun 14, 2024 | State Government Written by GARY D. ROBERTSON While spending talks idle between Republicans in the North... Read More
Despite Revenue Downgrade, North Carolina Anticipates Nearly $1B More in Cash Posted by Associated Press | May 14, 2024 | State Government North Carolina downgraded a projected state revenue surplus through mid-2025 by $430 million on Friday, but still expects $1 billion later. Read More
North Carolina Governor Seeks to Halt GOP’s Favored Policies as Legislature Resumes Posted by Associated Press | Apr 25, 2024 | Pre-K - 12 Education, State Government Democratic Gov. Roy Cooper’s ideal spending plan seeks to halt Republicans’ premier policies in recent years on taxes and school choice. Read More