As end of session looms, NC Republican leaders push back expected budget date

Legislature Archives • NC Newsline · Jun 9, 2026

Not long ago, Republican state lawmakers were eyeing the middle of June for the rollout of North Carolina’s long-delayed budget. Tuesday, they said that may not be possible. Senate President Pro Tem Phil Berger (R-Rockingham), who initially projected a budget bill would be finalized the week of June 15, said he is now “not as […]