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Temporary spending measure likely to become law, with or without governor

A bill allowing federal funds to continue flowing to North Carolina hasn’t earned Gov. Roy Cooper’s signature yet, but one political analyst said it would be wise for the governor to let it become law.  Weeks have passed since Cooper vetoed the biennial budget bill. Negotiations have stalled on a compromise between the governor and...

Lindsay Marchello
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General Assembly approves Senate’s version of stopgap bill 

An appropriations bill approved by the General Assembly ensures federal money can flow into certain programs as the stalemate over the budget continues.    N.C. House lawmakers on Wednesday, July 24, voted unanimously to concur with the Senate on House Bill 961, Ensuring Authorization of Federal Funds. The bill heads to Gov. Roy Cooper for his...

Lindsay Marchello

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