As 2020 begins, activity in Raleigh resumes at a fast pace. Candidate filing for 2020 elections ended in December and Legislators return to Raleigh on Jan. 14.
2020 Elections -
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1/7/2020
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Legislators left Raleigh this past Friday after passing bills drawing new congressional district lines and some additional appropriations bills. They plan to return on Jan. 14 for a session that may consider a variety of...more
11/21/2019
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The impasse between Governor Roy Cooper and the General Assembly over the 2019 budget bill (H966) continued this week, as Legislators considered some additional “mini-budget” bills. The House overrode Governor Cooper’s veto...more
10/14/2019
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After two busy weeks culminating in the May 9 bill crossover deadline, Legislators returned this week at a steadier pace.
Senate Tax Reform (S622) -
The Senate began moving its 2019 tax bill and tentatively approved it...more
With negotiations on the budget bill (HB 1030) still continuing outside the public view, this week the General Assembly focused on other issues.
Tax Proposals; Services Tax Clarifications and New Market Jobs Act -
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6/20/2016
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Senate Passes Budget Bill (HB1030) -
The State Senate passed its version of the 2016-17 spending plan this week, setting the stage for a conference committee to work out the differences between the two chambers’...more
6/6/2016
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