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May 16, 2022

NC Legislature

Christine T. Nguyen—The North State Journal
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NC House sees less competition among parties than two years ago

March 23, 2022 A.P. Dillon and Matt Mercer, North State Journal

RALEIGH — In the 2020 election cycle, Democrats fielded candidates for 119 of the 120 House seats. In this year’s midterm filings, Democrats are competing for only 92 seats whereas Republicans are represented in 111 of […]

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Gov. Roy Cooper says he’ll sign compromise state budget

November 16, 2021 A.P. Dillon and Matt Mercer, North State Journal

RALEIGH — Gov. Roy Cooper announced Tuesday he would sign the compromise state budget plan into law when it passes the General Assembly this week. “I will sign this budget because, on balance, the good […]

General Assembly - Raleigh - May 2020
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House, Senate name budget conference committee appointees

August 19, 2021 North State Journal Staff

RALEIGH – The N.C. House and Senate have named the legislators who will negotiate the final version of the legislature’s budget. The House named its three appropriations chairs, state Reps. Dean Arp (R-Union), Donny Lambeth […]

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NC House passes their version of budget to set up conference committee

August 17, 2021 Matt Mercer

RALEIGH — The N.C. House of Representatives approved its version of the state budget last week in a bipartisan vote to set up negotiations with the N.C. Senate on a final package to send to […]

General Assembly - Raleigh - May 2020
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As session hits seven-month mark, bills continue to move through legislature

July 21, 2021 A.P. Dillon

RALEIGH — Heading into August, state lawmakers have been working to finalize the budget, but in the meantime other bills continue to be sent to Gov. Roy Cooper. As of July 20, there are six bills on […]

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NC Senate passes budget proposal, focus shifts to NC House

June 25, 2021 North State Journal Staff

RALEIGH — The North Carolina Senate passed its 2021-23 budget on Thursday, agreeing to spend $25.7 billion in 2021-22 and $26.6 billion in 2022-23. The plan follows the conservative approach Republicans have followed since taking over the General […]

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Senate tax cut package lowers personal rates, phases out corporate tax by 2028

June 2, 2021 A.P. Dillon

RALEIGH — State Senate Republicans rolled out a comprehensive tax-cut package last week which they say would “result in a 21% income tax cut for a family of four earning the median household income.” “The […]

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NC becomes 30th state with ‘Save Women’s Sports Act’ filed

March 24, 2021 David Larson

RALEIGH — State Rep. Mark Brody (R-Union) on Tuesday filed House Bill 358, the “Save Women’s Sports Act,” making North Carolina the 30th state this year to consider a bill limiting transgender participation in girls’ […]

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Legislators seek to rein in emergency powers

March 10, 2021 North State Journal Staff

RALEIGH — N.C. House Republicans held a press conference on Wednesday, March 10 to unveil details about a bill that would rein in some emergency powers afforded to the governor. Noting the day, House Majority […]

General Assembly - Raleigh - May 2020
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General Assembly unanimously passes COVID-19 relief legislation

March 5, 2021 North State Journal Staff

RALEIGH – The General Assembly unanimously passed a bill appropriating $1.7 billion in federal funds and Gov. Roy Cooper is expected to sign the measure. On Wednesday, March 3, the N.C. House of Representatives passed […]

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