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How much of NC’s gas tax relief would actually reach the pump, and how soon?
3+ day, 6+ hour ago (393+ words) Raleigh News & Observer AI-generated summary reviewed by our newsroom. - Lawmakers voted to suspend North Carolina's 41-cent-per-gallon gas tax. - Drivers may not see immediate savings because taxed fuel remains in tanks. - The gas tax pause runs through Nov. 30 and is estimated…...
NC legislators can’t say how much of the gas tax cut will trickle down to drivers
3+ day, 8+ hour ago (997+ words) Senate Democrats said there’s no guarantee that retailers will pass the gas tax cuts to drivers as savings. by Lynn Bonner and Christine Zhu, NC NewslineOctober 7, 2026 North Carolina lawmakers voted nearly unanimously Wednesday to pass legislation suspending the gas tax…...
What the income tax cap on your ballot would mean for what you have to pay NC
4+ day, 14+ hour ago (510+ words) Do North Carolina voters want to lower the cap on the state income tax? Millions of voters will decide if the state drops its income tax cap to 3.5%. It’s one of three constitutional amendments on your Nov. 3 ballot. Here’s exactly…...
How long will NC suspend its gas tax? Vote and details expected Wednesday
4+ day, 15+ hour ago (807+ words) North Carolina lawmakers on Wednesday are expected to vote on a plan to suspend or temporarily reduce the state’s gas tax — a move that could bring some relief to motorists who have seen fuel prices rise since the start of…...
NC's closed-door session to continue tomorrow
5+ day, 9+ hour ago (150+ words) General-convention delegates participated in the closed-door session had discussion on the political proposal presented by President Gagan Kumar Thapa, contemporary proposal presented by Vice-President Bishwo Prakash Sharma, organisational proposal presented by General-Secretary Gururaj Ghimire and financial report presented by Treasurer…...
Candidates debate health care, development, rural investment at Albany forum
1+ week, 2+ day ago (978+ words) ALBANY — Candidates seeking to represent southwest Georgia called for greater investment in health care, education and infrastructure during an Oct. 1 forum, but differed over data centers, economic development and how to work across party lines. State House candidates participating included…...
East Bridgewater Planning Board Sets Aside Its Own Data Center Ban, Asks Select Board for 12-Month Moratorium
2+ week, 12+ hour ago (238+ words) EAST BRIDGEWATER — September 21, 2026 — The Planning Board opened a public hearing Monday night on the town-wide data center ban it sponsored, then voted unanimously to set the article aside, asking the Select Board for a 12-month moratorium on data center siting…...
Stein pushes for more Helene funding from feds as next round of NC grants starts
2+ week, 14+ hour ago (490+ words) Gov. Josh Stein has been in Western North Carolina ahead of today’s two-year anniversary of Helene reaching our mountains and causing long-term devastation. Hello and welcome to this edition of our Under the Dome newsletter, which focuses on the governor....
Capital Tonight: Sept. 24, 2026
2+ week, 3+ day ago (133+ words) Spectrum News Get the best experience and stay connected to your community with our Spectrum News app. Learn More Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez visits Buffalo and New York ranks No. 1 in taxation in the U.S. Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez visited Buffalo on Thursday…...
Capital Tonight: Sept. 23, 2026
2+ week, 4+ day ago (78+ words) spectrumlocalnews.com Two reputable polls dropped in the race for governor on Wednesday. They provide conflicting views on the contest between Gov. Kathy Hochul and Nassau County Executive Bruce Blakeman. Also, new research may provide a clearer picture of what…...