North Carolina General Assembly Convenes to Address Budget and Vouchers

The session aims to finalize key financial decisions ahead of upcoming elections, with significant focus on the Opportunity Scholarship Program.

The North Carolina legislature has reconvened with plans to finalize the state budget and expand the Opportunity Scholarship Program.
Governor Roy Cooper, facing his last term, opposes further funding for the voucher program until public schools are fully funded.
Republicans hold a narrow veto-proof majority, influencing their legislative strategy to avoid public backlash before elections.
The state forecasts an additional $1.4 billion in revenue, which may help fund the voucher program and other initiatives.
This session is pivotal as it marks the last for House Speaker Tim Moore, who is set to run for Congress.