Lynn Bonner

1 week ago | ncnewsline.com | Galen Bacharier |Lynn Bonner

The North Carolina Senate approved its Republican-crafted $32.6 billion budget on Wednesday, with GOP members hailing it as fiscally responsible and Democrats decrying its lack of investment in key areas. “This budget continues the success that North Carolina has seen in the last decade-and-a-half,” said Sen. Brent Jackson (R-Sampson), a lead budget writer. The legislation would cut hundreds of vacant state government positions, and some filled jobs.

1 week ago | ncnewsline.com | Lynn Bonner |Galen Bacharier

by Lynn Bonner and Galen Bacharier, NC Newsline April 15, 2025 The North Carolina Senate’s budget proposal includes sweeping cuts to mostly vacant state jobs, but also eliminates some entire offices along with employee positions. In all, the budget eliminates 850 vacant jobs over two years, leaving more than 14,000 open jobs. The Senate budget committee reviewed its budget proposal Tuesday, putting the $32.6 billion plan on track for approval by the end of the week.

1 week ago | yahoo.com | Lynn Bonner |Galen Bacharier

North Carolina Senate Majority Leader Michael Lee (R-New Hanover) speaks during a press conference on Senate Republicans' budget proposal on Monday, April 14, 2025. (Photo: Galen Bacharier/NC Newsline)The North Carolina Senate’s budget proposal includes sweeping cuts to mostly vacant state jobs, but also eliminates some entire offices along with employee positions. In all, the budget eliminates 850 vacant jobs over two years, leaving more than 14,000 open jobs.

1 week ago | ncnewsline.com | Lynn Bonner

Supreme Court Justice Allison Riggs promised at a Monday morning rally that she would fight for service members who may have to meet new conditions for their votes to count. “Those who raised their hand and got first in line to serve their county should not now be first in line to have their votes tossed,” Riggs told the crowd. On Friday, the state Supreme Court ordered that thousands of military and overseas absentee voters must submit a photo ID within 30 days of getting a notice.

1 week ago | yahoo.com | Lynn Bonner

Lynn BonnerMon, April 14, 2025 at 5:31 PM UTC3 min readNC Supreme Court Justice Allison Riggs speaks at a rally Monday. (Photo: Screenshot from video feed)Supreme Court Justice Allison Riggs promised at a Monday morning rally that she would fight for service members who may have to meet new conditions for their votes to count. “Those who raised their hand and got first in line to serve their county should not now be first in line to have their votes tossed,” Riggs told the crowd.