Donny Lambeth
Coverage of Donny Lambeth in the Nexus archive.
- $34 billion NC budget on its way to Gov. Josh Stein after year-long delay
North Carolina's $34 billion budget passed the House and Senate with bipartisan support and moves to Gov. Josh Stein for approval. The budget includes a 23% tax on sports betting revenue and a 6% tax on prediction market trading sites, drawing criticism for potential revenue loss to UNC schools. Legislative delays caused a year-long gap in passing a comprehensive budget.
- Will NC lawmakers make their deadline for a budget deal? Stein is unconvinced, but hopeful.
North Carolina lawmakers face uncertainty over meeting a mid-June budget deadline, with Gov. Josh Stein expressing cautious optimism. A proposed deal includes raises for teachers, state workers, and law enforcement, but details remain unfinalized. Stein also emphasized the need for additional Hurricane Helene relief funding for western North Carolina.