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Property tax levy limit amendment heads to voters in November

A March CJ poll found that 76.8% say their property taxes are a burden on their household budget, and 73.2% would support an amendment to the NC Constitution that would require limits on local government property tax increases.

Stein announces economic development plan

NC Department of Commerce announced the state’s new “First in Opportunity” economic development plan for growth, competitiveness, and the development of opportunity statewide.  

A veto override for school choice, parental rights, and accountability

Parents retain the primary responsibility and authority for the upbringing of their children, and parents do not owe failing systems their children’s futures.

Commission asks state for $60M for NC election system overhaul

The Modernization of Election Data Systems (MEDS) Advisory Commission is urging the General Assembly to appropriate funding for replacing the Statewide Elections Information Management System (SEIMS).