Pickleball, Horses, Daffodils: What Else Is in the N.C. Budget?
The spending agreement includes funding for a number of lesser-known projects, from a pickleball court in a rural town to anti-abortion groups.
Stein Signs Long-Awaited N.C. Budget
The budget funds many of the governor’s priorities, but it strips his power to make appointments to several state boards.
N.C. House Overrides Stein Vetoes of Immigration, DEI Bills
Two key lawmakers were absent, giving House Republicans enough votes to overcome the governor’s veto on DEI and immigration bills.
UNC System Awaits $150 Million in Enrollment Funding as Lawmakers Haggle Over Budget
The university system said it was making enrollment funding its primary request for the state legislative short session.
The ABCs of PCS
You can get used to hearing those three letters a lot. The PCS process is the primary way lawmakers gut and amend bills.
N.C. House Votes to Override Stein Veto, Join Federal School Choice Program
Two lawmakers who recently left the Democratic Party joined Republicans to override the veto.
Veteran Teachers Give Budget Framework an F
Republican legislative leaders’ proposed salary schedule would give veteran teachers a significantly smaller boost than newcomers would get.
More General Assembly Coverage
6 Things to Watch That Aren’t in N.C. Republicans’ Budget Framework
Lawmakers announced a deal this week, but hey haven’t reached consensus on a number of other priorities.
N.C. Republicans Reach Deal to Cut Taxes, Raise Teacher Pay
House and Senate leaders have made an agreement on key budget sticking points, but there are still some policy disagreements to work out.
Lawmakers Advance Bill Exempting Sports Revenue-Sharing From Public Records Laws
Under Senate Bill 229, UNC System schools would not have to disclose their revenue-sharing budgets, allocations by team, or payments to athletes.
N.C. Lawmakers Haven’t Passed a Budget Since 2023. Can They Do It Now?
When lawmakers return to Raleigh, the top priority will be passing a budget. But GOP leaders haven’t signaled they’re any closer to a resolution.
Phil Berger’s Defeat to Create a Power Vacuum in the Senate
When state Senate leader Phil Berger’s 16-year reign comes to an end this year, here’s who could take over as the next president pro tempore.
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