The package includes money for temporary housing, private roads and bridges, volunteer rebuild groups and local governments. But the largest share — $450 million — would cover the state and local portion of federal programs.
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State lawmakers released a $34 billion budget bill Tuesday morning that comes a full year behind schedule. The House and Senate plan to vote on the spending plan later this week, aiming to get the bill to Gov. Josh Stein's desk by late Thursday.
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Malcolm Graham wants an independent study on ways to improve Interstate 77 from uptown to South Carolina.
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Transparency advocates say small group “check-ins” violate the spirit and purposes of North Carolina’s open meetings law.
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North Carolina lawmakers have reached a long-awaited state budget deal and plan to vote on the spending plan this week, according to WRAL.
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The Democratic Senate nominee spoke at a campaign event in Asheville, arguing that the region "desperately needs more federal funding."
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After putting off votes for nearly a year, House Republicans suddenly overrode vetoes on measures eliminating DEI practices and changing immigration policy.
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Lawmakers in the NC Senate approved legislation that bans homeless encampments on public property and creates stricter drug penalties near homeless service providers. Supporters cite public safety concerns, while critics argue the bill prioritizes enforcement over housing solutions.
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The measure, which still needs approval from the full House and Senate, would restore "Fort Liberty" and other base names that were used from 2023 to 2025.
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The North Carolina House on Wednesday overrode Gov. Josh Stein’s vetoes of four bills requiring greater state cooperation with ICE and banning DEI in public schools and universities.
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A trailblazing N.C. tax credit has been extended to support farmers, environmentalists and land conservation efforts for another five years. Supporters hope the credit will encourage conservation.