NC ‘budget corrections’ bill takes aim once again at top elected Democrats’ authority

By: Lynn Bonner

Outlets: North Carolina Newsline

Published: July 29, 2026

Words: 588

Last Updated: 4 days, 23 hours ago

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The “budget technical corrections” bill passed by state Senate lawmakers Wednesday takes aim at more than statutory typos – it once again targets the authority of statewide elected Democrats, including removing Democratic Secretary of State Elaine Marshall from an oversight board, and giving the Senate more say over who can serve in the governor’s Cabinet.

The General Assembly typically works on a budget corrections bill after the main budget bill is approved. This week, …

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