NC Budget Deadlock: Inflation, Hospital Funds, and Midterms
Update: 2025-12-23
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North Carolinas Budget Standoff: As the only state without a finalized budget, North Carolinas Republican-controlled House and Senate are at odds over income tax cuts and healthcare funding. The dispute centers around the states income tax rate for 2026, with House Speaker Tim Moore (or Destin Hall) advocating for no further cuts due to high inflation, while Senate Leader Phil Berger pushes for the tax cuts and additional funds for a new childrens hospital. The government operates on short-term mini-budgets, but a Medicaid shortfall threatens care for three million people. Schools face funding issues, with teacher raises on hold amid salary and school choice disputes. Governor Josh Steins special session call was dismissed, and Democrats are already criticizing Republicans in midterm campaign ads. With budgets at stake and political tensions rising, a good story might offer a welcome escape. Checkout Solipillow.com
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