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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Ayotte calls for state budget writers to 'recalibrate' in face of financial headwinds
In her budget address to lawmakers, Ayotte proposed cutting state spending by $150 million or roughly 3%, a reduction she ...
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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.
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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 ...
Gov. Stein talks Trump cuts, NC pushback and Musk’s ‘move fast and break things’ mindset
The North Carolina governor spoke with The News & Observer on Tuesday about the first three weeks of the new Trump ...
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School board members weigh in on Department of Ed’s fate after one shares views on CNN
Cape Fear leaders spanning local government to federal have entered the ring on opposite sides over the U.S. Department of ...