Economists project $544M surplus in NC but warn that more tax cuts will curb revenues
North Carolina officials on Friday projected a modest revenue surplus this fiscal year, the result of stronger than ...
Republican lawmakers show hypocrisy as they fight budget cuts
But Trump’s budget cuts put more than $518 million in NIH medical research grants at risk — funding that directly benefits institutions in her state like the University of Alabama at Birmingham. Now, ...
NC's new government efficiency committee should focus on pork-barrel spending | Opinion
As I’ve pointed out repeatedly since last fall, the General Assembly may face some tough decisions over the 2025-27 budget ...
Economists predict modest North Carolina surplus, but warn more tax cuts will curb revenues
North Carolina officials are projecting a modest revenue surplus this fiscal year but are warning that tax cuts already on ...
Whole Hog Politics: Inflation clouds hang over budget battle
ON THE MENU Dem voters want more moderation Senate GOP’s big map, big money Trump hedges on Vance Transgender readers respond ...
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Republicans Face Pushback on Potential Medicaid Overhaul
Republicans are exploring cuts to Medicaid in an effort to pay for the president’s priorities. But public opinion, a divided ...
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What to watch in child care during the 2025 legislative session
Child care solutions for families and businesses are on the table for the NC General Assembly's long session in 2025.
Top NC leaders want to allow Bitcoin investments for state pension and budget funds
Bitcoin is currently selling at around $96,000. State Republicans believe it’s a strong way to diversify state assets, and ...
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NC legislators fleshing out details on $500 million in additional Hurricane Helene relief
North Carolina House members advanced Wednesday a Republican package to boost state recovery funding after Hurricane Helene as committees fleshed out details on how best to spend another $500 million ...