New NC budget keeps Khanmigo contract, but slashes funding from $10 million to $500,000
Republican lawmakers reduced proposed funding for Khan Academy’s Khanmigo AI platform from $10 million to $500,000 in the budget.
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Ban on ‘unauthorized camping’ by homeless people in North Carolina is on its way to Gov. Stein
A bill requiring local governments to regulate and police homeless camps is going to Gov. Josh Stein’s desk after winning final approval, mostly along party lines.
Powerful NC House lawmaker advances bill to end property tax break for future solar projects
A proposal to repeal tax breaks for data centers has been turned into a bill that would end longstanding tax breaks for solar energy systems instead.
NC House passes its controversial elections bill with only GOP votes
NC House Republicans have passed an elections bill over Democrats’ objections that it will open more legitimate voters to challenges. It now moves to the state Senate.
The fine print: NC’s $34B budget includes DEI cuts, ferry tolls, AI, prison funds and more
The state’s first comprehensive budget since 2023 is expected to be headed to Gov. Josh Stein by Friday. Here’s some of what’s in the fine print.
NC Senate celebrates America’s 250th in historic capitol chamber
The NC Senate gathered for a ceremonial session to commemorate America’s 250th anniversary this year at the state capitol building on Tuesday.
Democrats propose constitutional amendment to protect early voting in North Carolina
North Carolina Democrats introduced a constitutional amendment to guarantee at least 14 days of early voting in response to a Republican proposal to cut early voting to 10 days.