Newsline state government reporter Brandon Kingdollar on the policy changes packed into the budget

By: Clayton Henkel

Outlets: North Carolina Newsline

Published: July 13, 2026

Words: 116

Last Updated: 1 week, 2 days ago


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North Carolina’s new state budget runs more than 600 pages and includes dozens of other law changes unrelated to spending – many of which are only slowly coming to light and public awareness. NC Newsline state government reporter Brandon Kingdollar followed the twists and turns of the budget making process and recently joined us to discuss some of the controversial pieces of legislation included in the $34 billion spending package.

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