Uploaded May 2026 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
NC legislators enter the expected final month of session with a focus on a new state budget; Gov. Stein warns income tax caps could cause rising sales tax; and North Carolina exceeds revenue expectations by $2.6 billion. Panelists: Former state Senator Mary Wills Bode, Morgan Jackson (Nexus Strategies), Jim Perry (NC Capitol Strategies) and Pat Ryan (Ryan Public Relations). Host: PBS NC’s Kelly McCullen.
State Lines
In this roundtable discussion, experienced political analysts, journalists and elected officials examine North Carolina's top legislative stories and current events.
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NC legislators enter the expected final month of session with a focus on a new state budget; Gov. Stein warns income tax caps could cause rising sales tax; and North Carolina exceeds revenue expectations by $2.6 billion. Panelists: Former state Senator Mary Wills Bode, Morgan Jackson (Nexus Strategies), Jim Perry (NC Capitol Strategies) and Pat Ryan (Ryan Public Relations). Host: PBS NC’s Kelly McCullen.
State Lines
In this roundtable discussion, experienced political analysts, journalists and elected officials examine North Carolina's top legislative stories and current events.
Subscribe to the PBS North Carolina Channel for more stories! youtube.com/@MyPBSNC
Enjoy full episodes of your favorite PBS shows anytime, anywhere with the free PBS app: pbsnc.org/app/.
This program is made possible by viewers like you!
Support PBS North Carolina today: pbsnc.org/donate










