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Stein focuses on public safety in push for $1.4B ‘critical needs budget’

With a focus on public safety, Democratic Gov. Josh Stein took the message of his $1.4 billion critical needs budget to Central Piedmont Community College in Charlotte Thursday afternoon.

Berger requests recount after Page’s narrow lead holds through canvass

Senate Leader Phil Berger seeks recount in SD-26 GOP primary, after canvass confirms he trails Sheriff Sam Page by 23 votes in one of the tightest races in NC history.

Budget writers shouldn’t hope for miracles

To preserve Medicaid expansion, keep up with rising health costs, cover the state’s share of SNAP, and fund other programs that one or both parties deem essential would add several billions of dollars a year to the state budget.

NC budget impasse heads to Dec. 15 showdown as Hall digs in

Hall stated that the Senate hasn't yet presented a plan to close the projected revenue gap. Senate leaders haven't issued a public response to Hall’s comments.