Democratic state lawmakers push proposals to lower cost of living in NC

By: Greg Childress

Outlets: North Carolina Newsline

Published: April 27, 2026

Words: 859

Last Updated: 3 months ago

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As Republican state House and Senate leaders continue their yearlong impasse over the state budget, a group of House Democrats on Monday proposed legislation to address the state’s housing shortage, enhance local governments’ ability to increase the minimum wage and regulate large data centers.

Because Democrats are in the minority in both state legislative chambers, Republican legislative leaders are unlikely to give their bills a committee hearing, let alone a floor vote. But sponsors said …

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