Pickleball, Horses, Daffodils: What Else Is in the N.C. Budget?
The spending agreement includes funding for a number of lesser-known projects, from a pickleball court in a rural town to anti-abortion groups.
Stein Signs Long-Awaited N.C. Budget
The budget funds many of the governor’s priorities, but it strips his power to make appointments to several state boards.
City, County Get 9-Day Extension to Sort Out Merging 911 Systems
If elected officials for Fayetteville and Cumberland County can’t make a deal, state Sen. Tom McInnis plans to pass a law forcing them to merge call centers.
Fayetteville, Cumberland Pass Resolutions on Merging 911 Services, But Remain Divided
The government entities disagree over who should be in charge of a joint 911 center. The city said a consultant should decide. The county commissioners want the county government in charge.
State Senator Pushing Fayetteville, Cumberland County to Merge 911 Systems
They don’t agree on who should run the consolidated service. Should it be the city or the county? State Sen. Tom McInnis is forcing them to figure it out.
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.
State Senator Threatens to Sue Opponent for Defamation, Hints At Criminal Prosecution
Republican Sen. Tom McInnis contends Ray Daly, his challenger in the 2026 election, has lied about him.
More General Assembly Coverage
Should Cumberland County hire a state lobbyist? Commissioners may consider idea
County already spends $120k on a D.C. lobbyist. Fayetteville spends $60k on a Raleigh lobbyist
State lawmakers file bills to address ‘forever chemical’ contamination, make polluters pay for clean-up
A flurry of bills aimed at addressing water contamination in the Cape Fear River Basin has been filed in the North Carolina General Assembly.
County commissioners ask state lawmakers for $128.5 million for local projects
Wish list includes money for a new E.E. Smith High School, an aquatics center and a countywide water and sewer system
Environment, education, public health and safety are county’s top legislative priorities
Counties submit goals every two years in the lead up to the North Carolina General Assembly’s long session.
Fayetteville leaders ask state legislators for over $38 million to address local needs
As the North Carolina General Assembly wrapped up its first week back in session in Raleigh, local elected officials are asking for more than $38 million from the state legislature to address Fayetteville’s needs.
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