This week on the Debrief, 2025 is just days away with a new president, a new governor, and new goals ahead. What should North Carolina’s New Year’s resolutions include?
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A June 15 release date of a new state budget from the North Carolina General Assembly has been circulating in Raleigh over the past several days. While he remains hopeful that it is true, Democratic Gov. Josh Stein said he isn’t so sure based on past experience.
Stein warns against lowering NC income tax cap
Gov. Josh Stein is calling a proposed constitutional amendment to lower the state’s constitutional income tax cap from 7% to 3.5% "a con, a cynical shell game and a millionaire protection cap" that will only hurt the average North Carolinian and benefit the wealthy.
Stein warns recovery funding running dry
GROW NC advisers say long-term recovery efforts could stall as donations dry up and unmet needs continue emerging across mountain communities.
General Assembly should go big, then go home
The 2026 primary has given legislators a chance to show their constituents that they can do their jobs well and go back to their districts in a reasonable amount of time. They should not squander that opportunity.