NC budget update; election reform; data center incentives; property tax revaluations

Uploaded June 2026 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago

State budget bill update; a bill proposing election changes moves through NC House committees; Gov. Stein wants to phase out tax incentives for data centers; and a property tax revaluation discussion. Panelists: Rep. Sarah Crawford (D-District 66), Sen. Todd Johnson (R-District 35), Skye David (New Frame, Inc.) and Dawn Vaughan (News & Observer). Host: PBS NC’s Kelly McCullen.

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