After a busy week, legislators left Raleigh on Thursday for the foreseeable future. Although they did not pass a new 2024 budget bill, they did appropriate funds for certain purposes and are authorized to return later this...more
7/1/2024
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The House and the Senate considered significantly different budget bills this week and legislators discussed bills on a variety of other topics....more
6/24/2024
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While legislators continue to discuss a new state budget bill, the North Carolina General Assembly this week considered bills on a variety of topics.
Budget Work-
Legislators are working on a budget bill for FY 25,...more
6/10/2024
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The North Carolina General Assembly on Wednesday started its 2024 session with legislators focused on adjusting the second year of the biennial budget adopted last year and considering bills on other topics....more
The North Carolina General Assembly left Raleigh on October 25 after enacting a biennial two-year budget and acting on bills on a variety of topics. Legislators are scheduled to return for next year’s session starting April...more
10/26/2023
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After weeks of negotiations, legislators on Friday passed the budget bill and sent it to Gov. Roy Cooper, who indicated he will let it become law without his signature. In addition, members this week acted on bills on a...more
9/25/2023
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After a break for July 4, House members returned to Raleigh this week for voting on Wednesday. The Senate did not hold voting sessions this week.
Budget Negotiations -
Legislative discussions on the budget bill (H 259)...more
7/14/2023
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Two notable bills became law this week and legislators continued budget negotiations.
Budget Negotiations -
Budget negotiators this week continued work on a conference committee report for the budget bill (H 259)....more
6/30/2023
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Gov. Roy Cooper this week signed a new critical infrastructure law and legislators continued budget negotiations.
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Budget negotiators this week continued work on a conference committee report for...more
6/26/2023
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Governor Roy Cooper this week signed some bills and legislators continued budget negotiations.
Budget Negotiations -
Budget negotiators this week continued work on a conference committee report for the budget bill (H...more
6/19/2023
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Legislators this week continued budget negotiations and acted on various bills. Budget Negotiations Budget negotiators this week continued work on a conference committee report for the budget bill (H 259). Legislative leaders...more
6/12/2023
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Legislators this week continued budget negotiations and acted on various bills.
Budget Negotiations -
Now that both chambers have passed a version of the budget bill (H 259), negotiators are working on a budget...more
Legislators this week began to negotiate on the budget bill and acted on various other bills.
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As expected, the House on Wednesday voted not to concur in the Senate version of the budget bill (H...more
5/30/2023
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There was little activity at the General Assembly this week since most legislators were out of town after last week’s busy Crossover week. Members return to Raleigh next week and the Senate is expected to release its version...more
It was a very busy week at the General Assembly. Legislators considered dozens of bills to meet the May 4 crossover deadline (the date by which policy bills must pass one chamber to remain eligible).
The week of May 8...more
5/8/2023
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Legislators considered dozens of policy bills this week in advance of the May 4 crossover deadline (the date by which policy bills must pass one chamber to remain eligible)....more
5/1/2023
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Senators began working on the budget bill this week and members considered bills on many topics. Given the approach of the May 4 crossover deadline (the date by which policy bills must pass one chamber to remain eligible),...more
4/24/2023
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The House this week passed its version of the budget bill and a transportation funding bill began moving in the Senate.
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The House on Thursday passed the budget bill (H 259) by a 78-38 margin after...more
4/6/2023
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Gov. Roy Cooper this week signed the health care bill that could expand Medicaid coverage, the House released its budget bill, and the House passed the sports wagering bill.
Medicaid Expansion -
Gov. Cooper on Monday...more
Gov. Roy Cooper this week sent his budget recommendations to the General Assembly and the Senate passed the health care bill that would expand Medicaid coverage.
Governor’s Budget Proposal -
Gov. Cooper unveiled his...more
3/20/2023
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Governor Roy Cooper spoke this week at the General Assembly and the Senate began moving the health care bill that would expand Medicaid coverage. Governor’s State of the State Speech Gov. Cooper on Monday night delivered his...more
Legislative leaders this week announced an agreement on Medicaid expansion in addition to continuing work on the state budget bill and considering other bills.
Medicaid Expansion -
If enacted, the agreement to expand...more
Legislators this week began work on the budget bill and acted on a variety of bills.
Budget Work -
As a first step in the 2023 budget bill process, legislators this week met jointly in Appropriations Committee...more
Government officials in Raleigh and Washington have started work in 2023.
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State legislators began their session on January 11. The odd-year session, which is often referred to as the...more
After considering its provisions for 10 days as provided in the North Carolina Constitution, Gov. Roy Cooper signed the budget bill into law today. This is the second consecutive budget he has signed after vetoing prior...more
7/12/2022
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