The state House approved early Friday morning its proposed budget, which totals $22.9 billion in General Fund spending, the same amount included in the Senate’s proposal. Recall ... Keep Reading
house budget
NC House Approves Budget Plan; Boosts Teacher & State Worker Pay
The North Carolina House last night unveiled its revisions to the second year of the state's two-year budget. Highlights include: Total spending is $22.225 billion - an ... Keep Reading
NC Shouldn’t Renew ‘Renewable’ Handouts
By Garland Tucker and Francis De Luca North Carolina taxpayers are about to get stuck with a big bill – if the General Assembly continues the state’s “Renewable Energy Portfolio ... Keep Reading
House Passes Crony/Pork Laden Budget
Late last night (or early this morning, however you want to look at it) the NC House passed its budget plan for the next biennium. Dozens of amendments were debated, and 42 passed. ... Keep Reading
New Debt, Crony Tax Carve-Outs and Fee Hikes Galore in House Budget Plan
A House budget document sent to House Finance Committee members Sunday night includes sections focused on proposed new debt along with tax and fee changes being considered for the ... Keep Reading
Details From NC House Budget Plan Begin to Trickle Out
Some preliminary details of the House budget plan were revealed yesterday in various appropriation committees. WRAL has a brief rundown. Some highlights include: In education, ... Keep Reading
NC House Releases State Budget Plan
The NC House unveiled its budget plan last night. While similar in total spending to the Senate plan, there are many differences between the two plans. WRAL has a summary of the ... Keep Reading
Several Tax Bills Filed in the Shadow of House Budget Vote
Last night the N.C. House approved by a 72-47 margin its second vote on the House budget plan. The budget bill is expected to receive its third and final vote of approval later ... Keep Reading
N.C. House Says No to Mega-Port
The N&O reports on a proposed mega-port endorsed by the N.C. Senate, but rebuked by the House. The notion of spending taxpayers' money on a proposed North Carolina mega-port ... Keep Reading
