$34 billion NC budget on its way to Gov. Josh Stein after year-long delay

By: Lynn Bonner

Outlets: North Carolina Newsline

Published: July 2, 2026

Words: 602

Last Updated: 2 weeks, 6 days ago

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The state House and Senate gave final approval to a $34 billion budget Thursday with bipartisan support.

The House approved the budget with an 88-21 vote. The budget won approval in the Senate with a vote of 35-10. The budget now goes to Democratic Gov. Josh Stein for his consideration. He has until July 12 to decide whether to sign it, veto it, or let it become law without his signature.

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