Governor Stein urges North Carolina lawmakers to pass first budget in 2.5 years

On 2026-04-22, North Carolina Governor Josh Stein urged the North Carolina General Assembly to pass the state's first budget in about 2.5 years. He warned that without a budget, spending on public schools, public safety, healthcare, and Medicaid would remain at risk, and he highlighted his FY2026-2027 budget recommendations in Raleigh.