NC House Democratic leaders back Stein’s calls for pay raises, Medicaid funding

By: Brandon Kingdollar

Outlets: North Carolina Newsline

Published: April 22, 2026

Words: 587

Last Updated: 4 weeks, 2 days ago

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North Carolina House Democratic Leader Robert Reives (D-Chatham) and members of his leadership team backed Democratic Gov. Josh Stein’s budget priorities in a Wednesday morning press conference, stressing the need for higher pay for teachers and public safety officials and measures to combat the rising cost of living.

The press conference came on the second day of the legislative short session, hours before House and Senate lawmakers passed a Medicaid funding bill. Legislators continue …

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