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Brackets are fun and games — but NC’s budget choices aren’t.

When lawmakers choose tax cuts for the wealthy over strong public schools, or corporate giveaways over affordable health care, families across our state feel the consequences.

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Happy Pi Day! North Carolina families deserve a budget that invests in schools, health care, and safe communities. Instead, NC Senate leadership is refusing to stop tax cuts for the wealthy. Leadership should mean putting people first, not protecting giveaways for the richest few. #ncpol #ncbudget

Governor Stein Proposes $1.4 Billion Critical Needs Budget to Keep North Carolina Strong | WNC Times File Photo Gov Stein FB

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North Carolina law phases the corporate income tax to 0% by 2030.
Public services remain underfunded.

Check out a representative who will fight for you at jenwilesnchouse.com

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Budget, mental health worries and more: What NC lawmakers are expected to prioritize in 2026 No major action is expected at the state legislature until after the March primary elections. But when lawmakers do return to session, a flurry of activity could soon follow with votes on billions of ...

“We need to have a certain amount of revenue just to keep where we are,” he said. “And there are pre-programmed tax cuts, in law, that will ensure that we will be in a worse position in two years — to the tune of $2.3 billion — than we are today.” #ncbudget #ncpol

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NC likely won't have a new budget until at least April, as tax cut impasse continues North Carolina could remain without a new budget until at least April. Lawmakers had scheduled their first session of 2026 this week but aren't planning to hold any votes.

"It's just sad and a shame that we're the only state in the country that doesn't have a budget, and the fact that we may not get one until after the primaries," Pierce said. #nced #ncpol #ncga #ncbudget

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NC budget stalemate deepens strain on safety nets, health system, advocates and providers say As lawmakers deadlock on a budget, food aid, clinics and Medicaid face mounting pressure—leaving North Carolina’s most vulnerable at risk.

“Make no mistake, we are in a food insecurity crisis. Our budgets are stretched thin, and donations are not scalable to fill the gaps left by North Carolina not having a state budget.” #ncpol #ncbudget #foodinsecurity

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Democrats blast GOP standoff on Medicaid, budget • NC Newsline Gov. Josh Stein has called the legislature back to pass a bill funding the low-income health care program. Republicans refused to convene.

“Yet we’ve got folks that will not sit down and have a conversation about passing a budget for North Carolina, like 49 other states have done," House Democratic Leader Robert Reives (D-Chatham) told reporters. #ncpol #Medicaid #ncbudget

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North Carolina lawmakers refuse governor's call for special session on Medicaid • NC Newsline Republican state House and Senate leaders announced late Thursday they will not heed Democratic Gov. Josh Stein's call to return to Raleigh to approve funding to patch a shortfall in the state's Medic...

North Carolina lawmakers refuse governor’s call for special session on Medicaid #ncpol #ncbudget #Medicaid

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Our teachers deserve better. Our students deserve better. Our state deserves better. Stop playing games and pass a budget.

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NC Senators push 'mini budget' spending plans, but deals appear elusive North Carolina Republican lawmakers, unable to reach a state budget deal, are attempting to pass smaller and more targeted spending plans.

"Their disputes on the broader budget largely revolve around whether to focus more heavily on cutting taxes, or on giving raises to state employees." #ncpol #ncbudget

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Thank you to Heba Atwa of the NC Budget & Tax Center for explaining the impact of HR 1, the NC House and Senate budget proposals, and the stop-gap spending bill on House District 27 and our state on Monday during the August installment of “Bringing the Capital to the Constituents.” #ncpol #NCBudget

Rep. Pierce to host fourth Bringing the Capital to the Constituents event: Heba Atwa of the NC Budget and Tax Center to be speaker RALEIGH — State Rep. Rodney D. Pierce (D-27) will host the fourth installment of his Bringing the Capital to the Constituents series this month.

"Atwa will provide a breakdown of the NC House and Senate budget plans, as well as the “One Big Beautiful Bill Act.” Her remarks will focus specifically on how these legislative proposals impact House District 27." #ncpol #ncbudget

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The NC House won't approve the Senate's stop-gap budget and has its own ideas • NC Newsline NC won't have a comprehensive state budget by the start of the fiscal year July 1, and it may not have a stop-gap spending plan.

"After the Senate approved its mini-budget on a 39-6 vote, Hall said his chamber would not agree to it.

"The Senate’s bill “kind of creeps over into trying to get as close to a comprehensive budget as possible without having one,” he said." #ncpol #ncbudget

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Big, billionaire boosting budgets: Republicans in Washington and Raleigh do their bosses’ bidding • NC Newsline budget bills in the U.S. and North Carolina House of Representatives will assure that the richest Americans will continue to get richer

Here are some more reasons I voted against the House version of the budget bill. House District 27 can't afford what this budget will cost us and the rest of our state. #ncpol #ncbudget

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I took to the House floor tonight during budget debate to highlight the Healthy Opportunities Pilot Program that we didn't include. It uses Medicaid funds to provide food, transportation, & housing support to low-income residents. #ncpol #nchealth #ncbudget

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NC House budget offers tweaks in face of looming deficits, continues tax cuts for corporations - NC Budget & Tax Center The NC House released its full budget proposal earlier this week, giving North Carolinians a look at lawmakers’ funding priorities over the next two years. While the House’s budget plan rejects the most harmful tax policies included by the Senate, it continues to prioritize tax cuts for corporations and the rich – as well as…

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It’s time to put people — not profitable corporations — at the center of NC’s budget.
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NC Senate’s opening salvo on budget could spark debate with House over planned tax cuts Senate Republicans hope to pass their budget, expected to be about $32 billion, by the end of the week. The House is expected to have its own priorities.

"The current state budget is $31.7 billion. GOP lawmakers propose bringing that up to $32.6 billion in the coming year and $33.3 billion in 2026-27." #ncpol #ncbudget

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