Rep. Deb Butler
Coverage of Rep. Deb Butler in the Nexus archive.
- Powerful NC House lawmaker advances bill to end property tax break for future solar projects
Rep. Jimmy Dixon has introduced a bill to end the property tax break for new solar energy systems installed after July 1, 2027. Opponents argue the tax abatement supports farmers and solar development, while supporters claim it's leading to the use of prime farmland.
- NC House Democrats call for changes to protect judicial independence, balance of powers
North Carolina Democratic lawmakers propose constitutional amendments to establish a code of ethics for Supreme Court justices, reform the Judicial Standards Commission, and limit the General Assembly's ability to transfer powers between Council of State members. The amendments aim to address judicial independence concerns, particularly regarding potential conflicts of interest for justices like Phil Berger Jr., linked to legislative actions under his father's leadership.