Long-awaited NC budget passes first votes, but 2 Senate Republicans break ranks over ferry tolls

By: Lynn Bonner, Brandon Kingdollar

Outlets: North Carolina Newsline

Published: July 1, 2026

Words: 2,013

Last Updated: 1 week, 6 days ago

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North Carolina’s state budget cleared initial votes in the House and Senate on Wednesday on its way toward final passage expected on Thursday.

The budget passed by a vote of 36-13 in the Senate, with all Republicans except two coastal GOP lawmakers voting in favor. Senate Democrats split roughly evenly, with nine in favor and 11 opposed.

The House passed the budget with a 92-23 vote, with 23 Democrats and two unaffiliated members supporting it. …

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