The budget funds many of the governor’s priorities, but it strips his power to make appointments to several state boards.
Bryan Anderson
Bryan Anderson is a politics reporter for The Assembly, covering state government and anchoring our twice-weekly politics newsletter, The Caucus. He previously covered elections, voting access, and state government for WRAL-TV, The Associated Press, and The News & Observer.
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Can Michael Whatley Name a Hurricanes Player?
The U.S. Senate candidate posted AI-generated images of the Stanley Cup Finals team, then struggled to name his favorite player.
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N.C. Lawmakers Haven’t Passed a Budget Since 2023. Can They Do It Now?
When lawmakers return to Raleigh, the top priority will be passing a budget. But GOP leaders haven’t signaled they’re any closer to a resolution.
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70,000 Voters Must Fix Their Registrations or Face Hurdle at the Polls
Unless they update their registration information, these voters will have to cast a provisional ballot this year.
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N.C. Republicans Overtake Democrats in Voter Registration
Midterm elections often don’t bode well for the party in the White House. State GOP Chair Jason Simmons wants to change that.
