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Monday, June 30 marks the last day of the fiscal year, and state lawmakers have yet to pass a new budget.
Monday, June 30 marks the last day of the fiscal year, and state lawmakers have yet to pass a new budget.
 
Lawmakers in the North Carolina House and Senate remain at a standstill over the state budget
Lawmakers in the North Carolina House and Senate remain at a standstill over the state budget
 
In the final days of state budget negotiations, there was a pressurized hush around the legislative complex as lawmakers feuded over the sudden addition of legalizing four casinos to the nearly $30 billion state budget.
In the final days of state budget negotiations, there was a pressurized hush around the legislative complex as lawmakers feuded over the sudden addition of legalizing four casinos to the nearly $30 billion state budget.
 
The North Carolina state budget, recently enacted, expanded the powers of the Joint Legislative Commission on Governmental Operations, a body that has been in existence since 1975.
The North Carolina state budget, recently enacted, expanded the powers of the Joint Legislative Commission on Governmental Operations, a body that has been in existence since 1975.
 
A provision in North Carolina's new state budget could end two ongoing court fights over disability benefits.
A provision in North Carolina's new state budget could end two ongoing court fights over disability benefits.
 
On Tuesday, Oct. 10th, House Speaker Tim Moore, R-Cleveland, and House Majority Leader John Bell, R-Wayne, held a press conference to highlight continued funding in the state budget for the Veterans Justice Initiative (VJI).
On Tuesday, Oct. 10th, House Speaker Tim Moore, R-Cleveland, and House Majority Leader John Bell, R-Wayne, held a press conference to highlight continued funding in the state budget for the Veterans Justice Initiative (VJI).
 
North Carolina Legislators Now Exempt from Public Records Thanks to New Budget Addition
North Carolina Legislators Now Exempt from Public Records Thanks to New Budget Addition
 
On Monday, Gov. Roy Cooper signed seven bills, vetoed two, and let three become law, including the 2023 Appropriations Act, or the state budget, which passed both chambers on Sept. 22.
On Monday, Gov. Roy Cooper signed seven bills, vetoed two, and let three become law, including the 2023 Appropriations Act, or the state budget, which passed both chambers on Sept. 22.
 
All news accounts described the recently passed state budget as spending $30 billion
All news accounts described the recently passed state budget as spending $30 billion
 
Mitch Kokai, John Locke Foundation senior political analyst, discusses the latest developments in North Carolina’s ongoing state budget stalemate.
Mitch Kokai, John Locke Foundation senior political analyst, discusses the latest developments in North Carolina’s ongoing state budget stalemate.
 
The wait is finally over. North Carolina has a solidified new state budget, and it includes a major victory for families across the state.
The wait is finally over. North Carolina has a solidified new state budget, and it includes a major victory for families across the state.
 
The recently passed NC state budget contains a provision that would not allow local governments and municipalities to establish minimum wage and other employment-related requirements for private employers.
The recently passed NC state budget contains a provision that would not allow local governments and municipalities to establish minimum wage and other employment-related requirements for private employers.
 
A back-and-forth power struggle between state lawmakers and members of the North Carolina Board of Education came to a head in the new budget—and, at least for now, lawmakers won.
A back-and-forth power struggle between state lawmakers and members of the North Carolina Board of Education came to a head in the new budget—and, at least for now, lawmakers won.
 
Legislators added a provision to the state budget that would make them functionally exempt from public records law
Legislators added a provision to the state budget that would make them functionally exempt from public records law
 
In a Tuesday evening press conference at the N.C. General Assembly, Senate Leader Phil Berger, R-Rockingham, and House Speaker Tim Moore, R-Cleveland, announced an agreement to abandon, for now, efforts to legalize casinos through the state budget.
In a Tuesday evening press conference at the N.C. General Assembly, Senate Leader Phil Berger, R-Rockingham, and House Speaker Tim Moore, R-Cleveland, announced an agreement to abandon, for now, efforts to legalize casinos through the state budget.
 
Even if good policy, not every reform belongs in a budget bill.
Even if good policy, not every reform belongs in a budget bill.
 
Donna King, Carolina Journal editor-in-chief, discusses factors separating the NC House and Senate as they negotiate a state budget deal.
Donna King, Carolina Journal editor-in-chief, discusses factors separating the NC House and Senate as they negotiate a state budget deal.
 
State budget negotiations are stalled as House and Senate lawmakers are too far apart to reach a deal. Reportedly, there will not be a budget agreement until likely September, following what had initially been a June 30 deadline.
State budget negotiations are stalled as House and Senate lawmakers are too far apart to reach a deal. Reportedly, there will not be a budget agreement until likely September, following what had initially been a June 30 deadline.
 
Donna King, Carolina Journal editor-in-chef, discusses the latest developments in negotiations over North Carolina’s state budget.
Donna King, Carolina Journal editor-in-chef, discusses the latest developments in negotiations over North Carolina’s state budget.
 
RALEIGH: Today, Governor Roy Cooper issued the following statement on the passage of the state budget and Medicaid Expansion:
RALEIGH: Today, Governor Roy Cooper issued the following statement on the passage of the state budget and Medicaid Expansion:
 
One of the sticking points in the state budget negotiations is the $1.4 billion proposed in the Senate version for NCInnovation, a private, non-profit created by some NC business leaders in 2018, aimed at providing grants for applied research at select UNC-system universities.
One of the sticking points in the state budget negotiations is the $1.4 billion proposed in the Senate version for NCInnovation, a private, non-profit created by some NC business leaders in 2018, aimed at providing grants for applied research at select UNC-system universities.
 
The old aphorism was never truer, “laws are like sausages. It’s best not to see them being made.” The big news this week has been the state budget and why, almost three months late, it hasn’t passed.
Published: Monday, October 9th, 2023 @ 1:39 pm By: Tom Campbell
The old aphorism was never truer, “laws are like sausages. It’s best not to see them being made.” The big news this week has been the state budget and why, almost three months late, it hasn’t passed.
 
We are being asked to vote for casinos in the NC State Budget. Casino legislation has not been moved through any committees in the NC House, and members have yet to have input into the process or content of the legislation.
Published: Sunday, October 8th, 2023 @ 4:03 am By: ENC NOW
We are being asked to vote for casinos in the NC State Budget. Casino legislation has not been moved through any committees in the NC House, and members have yet to have input into the process or content of the legislation.
 
State budget writers have once again failed to pass a state budget by the beginning of the fiscal year
State budget writers have once again failed to pass a state budget by the beginning of the fiscal year
 
“It could ultimately have an impact on not only its operating budgets from a year-to-year basis but also have an impact on our gigantic unfunded healthcare liability,” Folwell said.
“It could ultimately have an impact on not only its operating budgets from a year-to-year basis but also have an impact on our gigantic unfunded healthcare liability,” Folwell said.
 
On Friday, both chambers of the state legislature sent House Bill 259, the state budget, to Gov. Roy Cooper’s desk for his signature.
On Friday, both chambers of the state legislature sent House Bill 259, the state budget, to Gov. Roy Cooper’s desk for his signature.
 
The North Carolina General Assembly has passed the state budget with a vote of 70-40 just after midnight Friday. The chamber held session until approximately 11:45 on Thursday night, adjourning until 12:10 Friday morning for a third and final vote.
The North Carolina General Assembly has passed the state budget with a vote of 70-40 just after midnight Friday. The chamber held session until approximately 11:45 on Thursday night, adjourning until 12:10 Friday morning for a third and final vote.
 
Causey stood up for citizens, now being punished in state budget for it
Causey stood up for citizens, now being punished in state budget for it
 
The Office of State Budget and Management’s (OSBM) North Carolina Pandemic Recovery Office (NCPRO) didn’t ensure state funds were spent appropriately. That’s according to an audit released by State Auditor Beth Wood’s office.
The Office of State Budget and Management’s (OSBM) North Carolina Pandemic Recovery Office (NCPRO) didn’t ensure state funds were spent appropriately. That’s according to an audit released by State Auditor Beth Wood’s office.
 
Gov. Cooper recently declared a “state of emergency for public education,” claiming Republican policies aim to “choke the life out of public education” by cutting budgets, siphoning funds, and funneling tax dollars to unaccountable private schools
Gov. Cooper recently declared a “state of emergency for public education,” claiming Republican policies aim to “choke the life out of public education” by cutting budgets, siphoning funds, and funneling tax dollars to unaccountable private schools
 
Once again we are midway through July without a state budget that was supposed to begin July 1. Why haven’t they passed a budget on time? Not trying to be snarky, the answer is because they can. The old budget remains in effect until a new one is approved.
Once again we are midway through July without a state budget that was supposed to begin July 1. Why haven’t they passed a budget on time? Not trying to be snarky, the answer is because they can. The old budget remains in effect until a new one is approved.
 
RALEIGH: Today, Governor Roy Cooper released the following statement on the importance of separating Medicaid Expansion from the state budget:
RALEIGH: Today, Governor Roy Cooper released the following statement on the importance of separating Medicaid Expansion from the state budget:
 
Yesterday a House Judiciary Committee held discussions about a Taxpayer Bill of Rights (TABOR) amendment to restrain state budget growth.
Yesterday a House Judiciary Committee held discussions about a Taxpayer Bill of Rights (TABOR) amendment to restrain state budget growth.
 
June's meeting comes as the state legislature develops the state budget, and candidates launch campaigns for 2024 elections.
June's meeting comes as the state legislature develops the state budget, and candidates launch campaigns for 2024 elections.
 
The $1.4 billion allocation for a non-profit called NCInnovation in the state Senate’s budget plan has raised some eyebrows. Given that this appropriation to the barely five-year-old non-profit organization would amount to nearly five percent of the entire state General Fund budget, it should.
The $1.4 billion allocation for a non-profit called NCInnovation in the state Senate’s budget plan has raised some eyebrows. Given that this appropriation to the barely five-year-old non-profit organization would amount to nearly five percent of the entire state General Fund budget, it should.
 
This week on The Debrief: The N.C. Senate kicked off the week presenting its version of the state budget and wrapped the week giving it bipartisan passage.
This week on The Debrief: The N.C. Senate kicked off the week presenting its version of the state budget and wrapped the week giving it bipartisan passage.
 
Public education is the most important function of state government and we spend more tax dollars on education than any other budget item.
Published: Monday, June 19th, 2023 @ 11:19 am By: Tom Campbell
Public education is the most important function of state government and we spend more tax dollars on education than any other budget item.
 
On Monday, North Carolina Senate leaders unveiled their proposed state budget. Governor Cooper will be under pressure to sign the final version because Medicaid expansion, a bill he signed earlier this year, is tied to passing a budget.
On Monday, North Carolina Senate leaders unveiled their proposed state budget. Governor Cooper will be under pressure to sign the final version because Medicaid expansion, a bill he signed earlier this year, is tied to passing a budget.
 

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