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EPISODE · Jul 7, 2026 · 32 MIN

Legislature Adjourns; Stein to Act on Budget

from The Carolina Journal News Hour on WBT · host WBT

The North Carolina General Assembly has adjourned after approving the state budget, with lawmakers scheduled to return on July 27 to address remaining legislative business. Andrew Pomeranz of Carolina Journal joins the program to recap the end of the session and what issues remain unresolved. Governor Josh Stein is expected to announce his decision on the budget, which includes repealing Certificate of Need requirements for inpatient rehabilitation facilities, while two Republican senators opposed the spending plan over ferry toll provisions. Mitch Kokai of the John Locke Foundation also discusses a lawsuit filed by Sam Page against Kevin Berger.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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