N Carolina budget gets final OK, quickly signed by Cooper
3 years, 1 month ago

N Carolina budget gets final OK, quickly signed by Cooper

Associated Press  

RALEIGH, N.C. — The North Carolina General Assembly gave its final approval to a two-year state budget on Thursday and sent it to Democratic Gov. “I will continue to fight for progress where this budget falls short but believe that, on balance, it is an important step in the right direction.” The series of bipartisan votes for the plan that won wide favor came after Cooper announced on Tuesday he’d sign the measure into law, essentially releasing legislative Democrats loyal to him. Two years ago, a comprehensive spending plan never got enacted due to Cooper’s veto and a negotiating impasse with the GOP legislative majorities. “This will be a huge day for all of North Carolina,” House Speaker Tim Moore, a Cleveland County Republican, said while holding the over 600-page ratified bill just before it was sent to Cooper.

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North Carolina legislators leave after veto overrides, ballot question, unfinished business
5 months, 3 weeks ago

North Carolina legislators leave after veto overrides, ballot question, unfinished business

Associated Press  

RALEIGH, N.C. — The North Carolina General Assembly wrapped up this year’s chief work session Thursday after overriding Democratic Gov. And while the House and Senate managed to approve $67.5 million to help for six months child care centers at risk of closing after federal grants expire, they couldn’t agree on setting aside close to $500 million for scholarships and …

North Carolina governor seeks to halt GOP’s favored policies as legislature resumes
7 months, 4 weeks ago

North Carolina governor seeks to halt GOP’s favored policies as legislature resumes

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RALEIGH, N.C. — The North Carolina General Assembly returned Wednesday for its budget-adjustment session, receiving a spending plan from Democratic Gov. Roy Cooper that seeks to halt Republicans’ premier policies in recent years on taxes and school choice — proposals that GOP lawmakers are likely to ignore. Cooper’s budget would spend $3.6 billion more for the fiscal year starting July …

North Carolina sees slight surplus this year, $1B more next year
8 months ago

North Carolina sees slight surplus this year, $1B more next year

Associated Press  

RALEIGH, N.C. — North Carolina’s government should collect higher revenues during this fiscal year and next than what is projected in the current two-year state budget, according to a new forecast released Wednesday. Roy Cooper’s state budget office now predict collections will exceed revenue budgeted for the year ending June 30 by $413 million, or a 1.2% increase. The budget …

North Carolina Gov. Cooper vetoes 2 more bills, but budget still on track to become law Tuesday
1 year, 2 months ago

North Carolina Gov. Cooper vetoes 2 more bills, but budget still on track to become law Tuesday

Associated Press  

RALEIGH, N.C. — North Carolina Gov. Roy Cooper vetoed on Monday both an energy bill and the legislature’s annual regulatory reform measure, while allowing legislation directing more state government oversight of high school athletics to become law. Senate Majority Leader Paul Newton of Cabarrus County, a former Duke Energy executive and bill sponsor, said Cooper’s “hardline opposition to nuclear power …

With state budget talks extending, North Carolina Democrats criticize GOP for delay
1 year, 5 months ago

With state budget talks extending, North Carolina Democrats criticize GOP for delay

Associated Press  

RALEIGH, N.C. — With a budget deal already a couple of weeks late, North Carolina Democrats complained on Wednesday that the absence of a state government spending deal by Republicans is delaying the expansion of Medicaid and setting up more obstacles to hire and retain teachers and law enforcement. “There’s nothing on our side to stop anything from going through …

North Carolina GOP negotiations likely next to curb appointment powers of Gov. Roy Cooper
1 year, 6 months ago

North Carolina GOP negotiations likely next to curb appointment powers of Gov. Roy Cooper

Associated Press  

RALEIGH, N.C. — North Carolina House and Senate Republicans are likely headed to negotiations over how to retool the composition of several key state commissions controlled by Democratic Gov. Both the House proposal and a version OK’d by the Senate in April would shift the makeup of a handful of panels by giving more seats to those picked by legislators …

N. Carolina House state budget proposal gets initial OK
1 year, 8 months ago

N. Carolina House state budget proposal gets initial OK

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RALEIGH, N.C. — The North Carolina House voted on Wednesday for a Republican-backed budget measure that would fund the state government for the next two years, including billions in spending for infrastructure and mental health and attempts to address inflation and job vacancies with pay raises. “This is not a spend-spend reckless plan but an opportunity to build on our …

Forecast: North Carolina expects $3B-plus surplus this year
1 year, 10 months ago

Forecast: North Carolina expects $3B-plus surplus this year

Associated Press  

RALEIGH, N.C. — North Carolina state government is on track to see a double-digit percentage increase in revenues by the end of the fiscal year compared to the total that legislators used in fashioning this year’s budget, according to a report released Wednesday. Roy Cooper’s state budget office projects that the state will take in $33.76 billion for the fiscal …

NC governor has little wiggle room with legislature in 2023
2 years ago

NC governor has little wiggle room with legislature in 2023

Associated Press  

RALEIGH, N.C. — North Carolina Democratic Gov. Roy Cooper described on Wednesday jobs announcements, an emerging clean energy sector and his ability to block “culture-war, business-killing” laws on social issues from the General Assembly among his administration’s accomplishments during 2022. Moore told reporters on Tuesday that he’s “met with several Democrats who have made it very clear to me that …

Cooper signs NC budget; COVID-19 emergency to end Aug. 15
2 years, 5 months ago

Cooper signs NC budget; COVID-19 emergency to end Aug. 15

Associated Press  

RALEIGH, N.C. — Republican-backed adjustments to North Carolina’s budget were signed into law by Democratic Gov. The signing marks the second year in a row that Cooper has accepted the GOP’s comprehensive state government spending plan after vetoing budget bills in 2017, 2018 and 2019. Cooper said the measure included “critical investments in education, economic development, transportation and the state …

NC General Assembly wraps up most of its 2021 work
3 years ago

NC General Assembly wraps up most of its 2021 work

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RALEIGH, N.C. — The North Carolina General Assembly wrapped up late Monday nearly all of its work for the calendar year, although vetoes, redistricting rulings or other items could bring lawmakers back to Raleigh for more activity within weeks. Another measure receiving final approval — spurred on by a stinging state audit last year of Rocky Mount’s finances — places …

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