A key North Carolina senator says it is unlikely that the General Assembly will make progress on a new state budget or Medicaid funding next week. Sen. Ralph Hise is a Republican from Mitchell County and a Senate budget writer.
"I’m not optimistic at this point. Any time we’re in session, could technical things come up or some appointment got forgot or whatever else. But I just don’t see significant things that I feel are moving at this point," he said.
Gov. Josh Stein said if the $319 million state health officials say they need isn’t possible, the General Assembly could at least provide the $190 million both chambers agreed to earlier this year.
The General Assembly returns on Monday.