AGP Executive Report
Last update: 3 hours agoBudget Talks: Gov. Josh Stein says North Carolina’s latest budget framework could be “welcome” only if it delivers real pay raises for teachers, law enforcement, and state employees—while warning a proposed constitutional amendment could “wreak havoc” on public schools and public safety. State Budget Deal: Lawmakers report agreement on key parts of the long-delayed two-year budget, including teacher and law-enforcement raises, a new structure for the personal income tax rate, and a property tax revaluation levy limit, with Medicaid rebase settled at $319 million. Redistricting War: The national fight over new congressional maps is heating up again after the U.S. Supreme Court weakened the Voting Rights Act; Missouri’s Supreme Court is hearing a challenge to Trump-backed districts, while South Carolina GOP leaders face internal resistance to extending session time for redistricting. Schools & Tech: Canvas is still under strain after a hack hit North Carolina districts, and K-12 enrollment is falling nationwide, squeezing district budgets tied to student counts. Public Safety: Rutherfordton is rolling out a digital emergency alert system for drivers as fire and police fleets modernize.
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