North Carolina Legislative Building
Coverage of North Carolina Legislative Building in the Nexus archive.
- NC budget bars State Board of Education members from taking interim school jobs
North Carolina's new budget prohibits State Board of Education members from accepting temporary or interim roles with public school units during their tenure. The law also mandates monthly spending reviews for school districts, following a $46 million deficit in Winston-Salem/Forsyth County Schools. Catty Moore, a State Board member, previously served as interim superintendent for Winston-Salem/Forsyth and Durham Public Schools.
- $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.
- NC legislators report state budget progress
North Carolina legislators are working to resolve differences between the House and Senate on a state budget, with leaders expressing cautious optimism about finalizing an agreement by the end of June. Discussions include provisions for state employee and teacher raises, tax cuts, and Hurricane Helene relief, though state agencies did not receive all requested funding.
- NC House lawmakers fast-track data center regulation bill
North Carolina House lawmakers are fast-tracking a bill to regulate data centers, mandate nuclear power for replacing baseload plants, and expedite permitting for new facilities. The rewritten Senate Bill 730, titled the 'Ratepayer Protection Act,' aims to require data centers to conduct noise and water impact studies while ensuring grid reliability.