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Josh Stein says Senate budget falls short. Some fellow Democrats voted for it.
One moderate former Senate Democrat who voted on occasion with Republicans was ousted after Cooper endorsed his primary ...
Democrats’ crises begin to play out in early Senate recruitment and first campaigns
Democrats’ panic over what they stand for and whether they can credibly compete beyond the bluest states is already erupting ...
North Carolina budget plan advances as Senate Republicans double down on tax cuts
North Carolina Senate Republicans have advanced a two-year budget for the ninth-largest state. The proposal that received ...
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Here’s a look at the Senate’s budget proposal for education, including teacher pay
The North Carolina Senate recently unveiled its 2025-27 budget proposal, calling for pay raises for teachers and most state ...
NC Senate wants to cut the state’s innocence commission. Its director now pleads with the House
Lawmakers say North Carolina’s Innocence Inquiry Commission isn’t worth the investment in a year when they’re trying to cut ...
$65.9 billion budget for 2025-27 passes NC Senate, heads now to the House
Republicans in the North Carolina Senate released the budget late Monday afternoon, which outlines the current leadership’s ...
State Senate proposes cuts to funding for advanced placement exams
North Carolina's Senate has proposed cutting $14 million annually from the budget that currently covers Advanced Placement ...
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North Carolina Senate passes budget plan, moves to house
North Carolina Senate Republicans have advanced a two-year budget for the ninth-largest state that spends less than what Democratic Gov. Josh Stein requested and goes heavy on lowering taxes for state ...
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Senate budget includes raises and funds for Propel NC, requires administrative cuts
The NC Senate's 2025-27 budget proposal includes $73 million for Propel NC, the N.C. Community College System’s (NCCCS) new ...
North Carolina advances bill on book bans in public schools
North Carolina House Republicans have advanced a bill that would create advisory committees to approve and remove books from ...
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Slight raises, budget cuts proposed in NC Senate state spending plan
N.C. Senate leaders are proposing a $32.6 billion budget that includes small raises and bonuses for teachers and state ...
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NC Senate gives initial approval to budget plan that cuts spending and taxes
The North Carolina Senate took the first of two votes to advance its proposed two-year, $66 billion budget Wednesday, blending tax cuts, modest raises for teachers and state workers, increased ...