It's bonus time for the teachers, state employees, school personnel and retirees who got bonuses in the state budget:
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State Capitol Bureau Chief and Under the Dome politics podcast host at The News & Observer in Raleigh, NC. B. is for Baumgartner. Go Hokies.
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@newsobserver.comReposted by @dawnbvaughan.bsky.socialSome bonuses from the NC budget have come out in recent paychecks, with more on the way: state employees, retirees, teachers, school staff.
@newsobserver.comReposted by @dawnbvaughan.bsky.socialNorth Carolina’s gas tax pause is starting as Gov. Josh Stein signed the bill into law on Friday. The state gas tax is 41 cents per gallon.
@newsobserver.comReposted by @dawnbvaughan.bsky.socialRead our Under the Dome newsletter on Sundays for an edition focused on the North Carolina governor.
@jordanschrader.bsky.socialReposted by @dawnbvaughan.bsky.social(5/5) And if you’re wondering - what do these constitutional amendments on my ballot do? - we’ve got you. Read explainers on all three of them, including @dawnbvaughan.bsky.social on the income tax cap. www.newsobserver.com/news/politic...
@dawnbvaughan.bsky.socialNC's Democratic governor backs GOP lawmakers’ push for gas tax relief
“I wish it didn’t take the election season to get this attention,” Gov. Stein said.
Plus what Ag Commish Troxler said about how long the suspension should last.
@dawnbvaughan.bsky.socialMore of our N&O Voter Guide:
It's incumbent Rep. Mike Schietzelt vs. Evonne Hopkins in this northern Wake County House race.
What they’d do about rising costs, property taxes, data centers, MLB and much more:
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@dawnbvaughan.bsky.socialMore voter guide:
Cost-of-living, economic issues are focus in northern Wake County Senate race
@dawnbvaughan.bsky.socialAnother new candidate questionnaire, for this #ncga House race in the Raleigh area:
NC House Democrat and GOP challenger differ on economy, MLB stadium in Wake
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@dawnbvaughan.bsky.socialUS Senate candidate Roy Cooper urges scrutiny of NC tax amendments and calls for tariffs rollback, end to Iran war
@dawnbvaughan.bsky.socialThere's a train passing through downtown Durham, so I thought I'd let y'all know.
@newsobserver.comReposted by @dawnbvaughan.bsky.socialIn this edition of Under the Dome, how the midterm elections will factor into power in the legislative and executive branches.
@newsobserver.comReposted by @dawnbvaughan.bsky.socialLook back in N&O archives at Sept. 20: In 1943, war prisoners were sent to harvest peanuts. In 1926, Raleigh was concerned about a hurricane.
@dawnbvaughan.bsky.socialIn 1953, NC State admitted first Black graduate students — Today in NC History
@newsobserver.comReposted by @dawnbvaughan.bsky.socialA look back at News & Observer archives on Sept. 16, on 2001 and 1926.
@newsobserver.comReposted by @dawnbvaughan.bsky.socialThis Under the Dome newsletter edition focuses on Gov. Josh Stein. Latest approval rating plus Stein’s age compared to other governors.
@dawnbvaughan.bsky.socialHere's the GoFundMe for the laid off News & Observer journalists:
@dawnbvaughan.bsky.socialCritics of NC tax-limiting constitutional amendments launch opposition campaign
@newsobserver.comReposted by @dawnbvaughan.bsky.socialHere’s what to know if you plan to drive near Carter-Finley Stadium.
@keunghui.bsky.socialReposted by @dawnbvaughan.bsky.socialCritics of North Carolina tax-limiting constitutional amendments launch opposition campaign. Opponents will knock on 500,000 doors. Voters on Nov. 3 will decide on a 3.5% income tax cap and property tax limits. (Via @dawnbvaughan.bsky.social) www.newsobserver.com/news/politic... #ncpol #nced