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Speaker of the House Destin Hall, R-Caldwell, left, and Senate leader Phil Berger

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North Carolina House advances more Hurricane Helene aid in $465M package

10:06pm May 22, 2025

by Gary D. Robertson, Associated Press

The North Carolina House advanced another Hurricane Helene funding package on Thursday to address pressing needs in the mountains eight months after the storm caused historic flooding and destruction.

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Taxes, salaries, vacancy cuts make plain differences over rival North Carolina GOP budgets

11:47am May 22, 2025

by Gary D. Robertson, Associated Press

The North Carolina House's reveal of its state government budget proposal makes plain the differences on taxes, salaries and job cuts between Republicans who control both General Assembly chambers.

A photo of the Melvin Municipal Office Building

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Greensboro City Manager proposes budget that keeps tax rate flat

12:29pm May 21, 2025

by DJ Simmons

The proposal includes adjustments such as potential changes to the operating hours for the city's library and parks.

'Where do we draw the line?': NC legislation targets public school libraries

4:20pm May 20, 2025

by Mila Mascenik, UNC Media Hub

Tara Gold has never experienced a book challenge during her four years as a media coordinator at Riverside High School in Durham.

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Nonprofit leaders push back on Forsyth County’s proposal to cut grant funding

3:15pm May 20, 2025

by April Laissle

During a four-hour-long meeting, speakers said the proposed cuts could affect services ranging from Meals on Wheels deliveries to free school field trips to Kaleideum.

Former Vice President Mike Pence, right of center, gesticulates while making a point during a panel discussion on tariffs in Raleigh

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Pence speaks in North Carolina against broad Trump tariffs and praises House on tax bill

4:50pm May 19, 2025

by Gary D. Robertson, Associated Press

Former Vice President Mike Pence spoke Monday in North Carolina against the Trump ad

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North Carolina governor urges state lawmakers to include more Helene aid in upcoming budget

4:02pm May 19, 2025

by Associated Press

North Carolina Gov. Josh Stein made another request of state lawmakers to commit hundreds of millions more dollars to western North Carolina's recovery from Hurricane Helene last year. Stein's proposal announced Monday totals $891 million.

A photo of the North Carolina legislative building

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Carolina Curious: What professions are most common among state legislators?

5:00am May 19, 2025

by DJ Simmons

The North Carolina General Assembly is currently in session, considering bills on a variety of issues that could shape residents' future. For this week's Carolina Curious, WFDD's DJ Simmons was wondering: What professions are most common among state legislators?

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Guilford County proposed budget keeps tax rate flat

3:58pm May 16, 2025

by DJ Simmons

The proposal includes a $2.5 million increase for the school district's operating budget, well below the $44 million requested by the school board.

A tap dancer entertains the North Carolina Folk Fest audience on stage at LeBauer Park in downtown Greensboro.

NEA cuts already being felt in the Triad

3:50pm May 13, 2025

by David Ford

As the Trump administration eyes new cuts to the National Endowment for the Arts, the impacts are being felt across the country including North Carolina.

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