Stein again calls for pause on tax cuts as North Carolina faces budget gap

By: Ahmed Jallow

Outlets: North Carolina Newsline

Published: March 23, 2026

Words: 452

Last Updated: 4 months, 1 week ago

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Gov. Josh Stein warned Monday that North Carolina could face a $3.5 billion budget shortfall within two years, with public education likely to take the largest hit.

Speaking at an education conference hosted by BEST NC, Stein said the projected gap is tied to tax cuts approved in prior years that are set to continue.

He urged lawmakers to halt those cuts, saying they are reducing state revenue as the population grows and demand for …

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