NC Republicans want to require agencies under Stein to work with immigration officials
Some of North Carolina’s top legislators want to enable state law enforcement agencies to work on behalf of federal immigration agencies. Senate leader Phil Berger, R-Rockingham, filed a bill Monday that would direct members of Democratic Gov.
North Carolina’s new governor: Stein goes to Washington
Good morning and welcome to our Under the Dome Sunday newsletter, which focuses on new Gov. Josh Stein. I’m Dawn Vaughan, The News & Observer’s Capitol bureau chief. Stein met with U.S. Sens. Thom Tillis and Ted Budd in Washington Thursday about Helene recovery, he posted on social media.
North Carolina Gov. Josh Stein requests $20 billion in Helene recovery funds
The request from the federal government comes weeks after he asked the North Carolina General Assembly for $1 billion in recovery funding. House members will likely vote on a bill next week that would give $500 million,
In meeting with Tillis and Budd, Stein seeks billions more for Helene recovery
In a formal request to the White House and Congress, Gov. Josh Stein asked for billions more in federal funding for Tropical Storm Helene recovery.
‘Just freeze it.’ Why NC Gov. Josh Stein wants to pause tax cuts, and Republicans don’t
Tax cuts have long been a Republican priority, and part of recent state budgets that became law. For the 2024 tax year, the individual income tax rate is 4.5%, with the 2025 rate dropping to 4.25%. The rate will drop to 3.99% in 2026. The corporate income tax rate is 2.5%, and Republican lawmakers would like to reduce it until it is eliminated.
Gov. Josh Stein request $19 billion in federal funding for Helene recovery
North Carolina Gov. Josh Stein is requesting $19 billion in federal funding for Hurricane Helene recovery. Trump’s endorsement helped propel Ron DeSantis in the 2018 Republican gubernatorial primary.
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North Carolina Governor Seeks $19 Billion in Federal Aid for Hurricane Helene Recovery Efforts
Governor Josh Stein of North Carolina has requested $19 billion in federal aid to help with recovery from Hurricane Helene, which caused $60 billion in damages.
President Trump appoints NC Gov. Josh Stein as co-chair of Council of Governors
The council works with the president and the federal government on national security, military coordination and disaster recovery.
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North Carolina's Rural Economy to Add 800 Jobs as Governor Stein Launches New Initiatives
Governor Stein and the NC Department of Commerce announce plans to create over 800 jobs in rural North Carolina.
Gov. Josh Stein provides updates as North Carolina braces for winter storm
A winter storm is expected to hit North Carolina midweek, and Gov. Josh Stein is urging residents to plan ahead.
Economists predict modest North Carolina surplus, but warn more tax cuts will curb revenues
North Carolina officials are projecting a modest revenue surplus this fiscal year but are warning that tax cuts already on the books and taking effect soon will mean lower collections ahead.