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NC budget raises sports-betting tax, adds prediction markets
New NC budget raises sports-betting taxes, redirects revenue to public universities, and creates a new tax on prediction markets.
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NC budget reshapes governor’s appointment power
Gov. Josh Stein signed the state budget despite appointment changes that shift power from the governor to lawmakers and other officials.
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NC budget scales back data center tax break
The new state budget repeals a data center electricity tax exemption as scrutiny grows over energy use, ratepayer costs, and local impacts.
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Stein signs $34B NC budget ahead of deadline
Gov. Josh Stein signed North Carolina’s $34B budget, funding raises, tax cuts, Helene aid, Medicaid oversight, and school choice.
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NC legislature adjourns, returning July 27 for unfinished business
NC lawmakers adjourned short session with the budget, pending bills, and veto fights awaiting action ahead of a July 27 return.
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NC lawmakers send $34B budget to Gov. Stein
NC lawmakers sent a $34 billion budget to Gov. Josh Stein after final House and Senate votes, ending years of budget gridlock.
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NC budget clears first votes, final passage likely Thursday
NC lawmakers advanced the state budget in initial House and Senate votes, setting up possible final passage Thursday.
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NC budget targets law enforcement pay, public safety staffing
NC budget writers propose law enforcement raises, more prosecutors, school safety funding, and child welfare reforms in public safety plan.
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NC budget deal reached, with votes planned before July 4
NC lawmakers reached a budget deal over the weekend, with votes expected this week ahead of the July 1 fiscal year.
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NC concealed carry override remains stalled in House
SB 50 remains stalled in the NC House as vote math, GOP opposition, and political risks complicate a possible Stein veto override.
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Rep. Kiger sworn into NC House after delay, veto dispute
Dan Kiger fills Sarah Stevens’ former NC House seat after a delayed appointment that House sources tied to Stein veto negotiations.
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Election bill clears House Rules but faces GOP concerns, bipartisan pushback
Election law changes bill cleared House Rules 14-9 after protest, GOP dissent, and concerns from lawmakers whose votes could matter in a veto fight.
