Senator Lisa Grafstein discusses the state budget debate and an effort to curb voting rights

By: Clayton Henkel

Outlets: North Carolina Newsline

Published: June 22, 2026

Words: 205

Last Updated: 1 month ago

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With a new state government fiscal year set to commence on July first, North Carolina state legislators have still yet to pass a budget for
the year that’s coming to an end on June 30th. We’re the only state in the union in which this is the case.

While the state has continued to function at a basic level, the lack of funding certainty, and even minimal raises for teachers and other state …

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