State Budget

A final North Carolina state budget won't be enacted until September, the House's top leader said Monday. That could scuttle efforts by Gov. Roy Cooper's…

The North Carolina Zoo can start building its newest exhibit thanks to a boost from the state budget. The legislature approved $75 million over the next…

The recently approved state budget has funding for one of Appalachian State University's long-range projects, the planned Innovation District. Budget…

North Carolina lawmakers passed a two-year budget compromise bill that includes a large chunk for education. Gov. Roy Cooper is expected to sign off on…

North Carolina Senate Republicans unveiled a two-year state budget proposal Monday that sticks to earlier spending limits even with recent news of a…

Republican Dale Folwell of Forsyth County won his reelection bid for state treasurer, defeating Democratic challenger Ronnie Chatterji. Folwell, who lives…

The North Carolina General Assembly returns to Raleigh briefly on Tuesday with a short to-do list, topped by another Republican attempt to override…

The North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality says a funding shortfall in the state budget leaves little room to address growing concerns. This…

Some major renovation projects at local universities are on hold for now. Proposed improvements for UNCSA's Stevens Center is among those affected by…

Guilford County lawmakers are reaching across party lines to ensure a larger share of the state budget for constituents. The News and Record reports one…