# A look at storylines as the North Carolina General Assembly begins

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Podcast: [Charlotte Talks With Mike Collins](https://stenobird.com/podcast/charlotte-talks-with-mike-collins-6469304)
Published: 2026-04-28T14:54:13+00:00
Episode link: https://www.wfae.org/show/charlotte-talks-with-mike-collins/2026-04-27/a-look-at-storylines-as-the-north-carolina-general-assembly-begins
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## Resource

The North Carolina General Assembly’s short session is underway, with lawmakers focused on several issues. One is the budget. The state has not had a comprehensive budget since 2023 and teacher and state employee pay raises are awaiting passage. An extension of Medicaid funding has just passed, but now there’s a new question: whether to cap property taxes.

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