NC Senate approves constitutional amendment capping income tax

By: Lynn Bonner

Outlets: North Carolina Newsline

Published: May 19, 2026

Words: 674

Last Updated: 2 months ago

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N.C. Senate Republicans in the state legislature voted to put a proposed change to the North Carolina constitution on the November ballot that would cap the tax rate for individuals at 3.5%. The Senate voted 30-18 along party lines.

Democrats maintained that the proposal is unnecessary and irresponsible, putting the state in a bind when natural disasters strike, while Republicans said voters should decide the maximum tax rate.

North Carolinians are struggling with higher …

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