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House adopts continuing budget conference report amid fights over Medicaid rebase and agency cuts
Summary
The North Carolina House voted 91-23 to adopt the conference report on House Bill 125, a continuing budget operations measure. Supporters touted school and economic investments while critics warned of a Medicaid rebase shortfall, cuts to mental‑health and DEQ programs, and new powers or funding for the State Board of Elections.
The North Carolina House adopted the conference report for House Bill 125, the continuing budget operations measure, by a recorded vote of 91-23.
Representative Lambeth, speaking for the conference sponsors, said the plan preserves funding for schools, the state health plan and Medicaid growth, expands some DMV services and includes measures intended to spur economic development. Lambeth pointed to an economic development project mentioned in the debate as "Jet 0," saying it would bring thousands of jobs and called the report "a step in the right…
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