RALEIGH — The North Carolina General Assembly is slowing down this week as lawmakers prepare for budget negotiations and action on other measures during August. The state Senate plans no recorded floor votes until next […]
RALEIGH – State Treasurer Dale Folwell released a statement in support of the N.C. Senate’s budget, saying he thanked the members for advancing a “fiscally responsible budget.” “Like Olympic gymnast Simone Biles, they not only […]
RALEIGH — The North Carolina Senate, who introduces their spending plan first this biennium, presented their budget on June 21, maintaining the conservative approach General Assembly Republicans have been following since they took over the […]
RALEIGH – A June 15 consensus revenue forecast shows that NC coffers are expected to have a surplus of over $6.5 billion by 2023 without funds from the American Rescue Plan. “These new numbers show […]
RALEIGH – The General Assembly has set its budget total for 2021-22. General fund spending will be set not to exceed $25.7 billion, an increase of nearly 3.5%. Next year’s cap is set not to […]
RALEIGH — Previously, North State Journal sat down with House Majority Leader John Bell (R-Wayne) to chat about some of the military-related bills he has had a hand in this session. Bell also talked about […]
RALEIGH — The second floor of the Legislative Building in Raleigh is one of the most powerful places in the state of North Carolina. It is where House and Senate leaders work and where legislative […]
RALEIGH – Gov. Roy Cooper on Wednesday submitted a budget proposal to the General Assembly, six days before the legislative body is set to return for a short session on Sept. 2. Cooper said his […]
RALEIGH – The two plans passed separately by the N.C. House and Senate will need to be resolved by legislative leadership before sending a final package to Gov. Roy Cooper for approval. Following yesterday’s Senate […]
RALEIGH — N.C. Senate Leader Phil Berger (R-Eden) announced when the General Assembly returns for the legislative short session the Senate will not reconsider Gov. Roy Cooper’s veto of the state budget, House Bill 966. […]
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