Budget & Taxes

died · North Carolina · Senate Apr 29, 2026

SB 892: Funds for Pitt-Greenville Airport.

This bill allocates $10 million from the state's Highway Fund to the Pitt-Greenville Airport to construct a new general aviation terminal. The funding is designated for the 2025-2026 fiscal year and is scheduled to become effective on July 1, 2025. The legislation directly impacts the airport by providing specific nonrecurring money for infrastructure development, while the state Department of Transportation oversees the allocation.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill allocates $10M from state funds to construct a new airport terminal, directly advancing infrastructure development and public service funding.95% confidence ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationBill allocates $10M from Highway Fund to construct a new airport terminal, directly funding transportation infrastructure.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Airports Roads & Highways

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in committee · North Carolina · House Apr 22, 2026

HB 1022: Pickleball Wellness Initiative: Health Equity.

This bill allocates $196,760 from the state's General Fund to North Carolina State University to launch a pilot pickleball program in eastern Wake, Halifax, and Lenoir Counties. The initiative aims to boost physical activity, foster social connections, and improve mental well-being in communities that currently lack safe recreational spaces. Funds will support a structured program that includes community input, marketing efforts, three months of weekly instruction, and an evaluation of health outcomes. Additionally, the project will create a toolkit to help similar programs be implemented across the state. The program is scheduled to begin on July 1, 2026.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill allocates $196,760 from the General Fund to fund a pickleball wellness initiative, directly increasing funding for public health and recreation services.95% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill allocates funding to launch a pickleball program aimed at boosting physical activity, fostering social connections, and improving mental well-being in underserved communities.85% confidence

Sub-Topics State Budget

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died · North Carolina · Senate May 6, 2026

SB 896: Increase Medicaid PCS and PDN Rates.

This North Carolina bill increases Medicaid reimbursement rates for personal care services and private duty nursing starting in the 2026-2027 fiscal year. The legislation allocates $120.8 million in state funds to raise the payment for personal care services to $7.50 per 15-minute increment, while also increasing the rate for private duty nursing to $16.25 per 15-minute increment. These higher rates are intended to cover additional federal matching funds, ensuring that providers receive more money for each hour of care delivered to eligible beneficiaries. The changes apply to various programs including the State Plan Personal Care Services Program and Community Alternatives Programs for children and adults.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill allocates $120.8M to increase Medicaid reimbursement rates, directly funding essential home health care services and strengthening the state budget for social support.95% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill increases Medicaid reimbursement rates for personal care and nursing, directly strengthening healthcare funding and provider compensation.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Medicaid

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in committee · North Carolina · House May 4, 2026

HB 1148: Universal Pre-K.

This bill allocates $200 million in recurring state funds to expand access to the North Carolina Pre-K program for all income-eligible four-year-olds. The additional money is directed to the Department of Health and Human Services to ensure these children can participate in the program starting in the 2026-2027 fiscal year. The legislation becomes effective on July 1, 2026, and does not alter existing eligibility criteria or program requirements.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill allocates $200M in recurring state funds to expand Pre-K access, directly increasing funding for public education services.95% confidence ✓ EducationSupports EducationBill allocates $200M to expand Pre-K access for all income-eligible four-year-olds, directly increasing funding and educational opportunity.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Early Childhood

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in committee · North Carolina · House Apr 30, 2026

HB 1127: Affordable Maternal Access and Cancer Care Act.

This bill creates the Affordable Maternal Access and Cancer Care Act to improve health outcomes for marginalized groups in North Carolina by establishing two new programs. The first part sets up a grant program that provides funding to community-led organizations to address maternal mortality and severe illness among underserved populations, with a focus on supporting social needs like housing, nutrition, and transportation. The second part ensures that patients do not face higher costs for necessary breast imaging tests compared to standard screening mammograms. The legislation appropriates five million dollars for the 2026-2027 fiscal year to fund these initiatives and hire staff to manage the grants.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill establishes new grant programs funded by appropriations to address maternal mortality and cancer care, directly increasing government spending on public health services.90% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill establishes grant programs to fund maternal and cancer care for underserved populations, improving access and addressing social determinants of health.95% confidence ✓ HousingSupports HousingBill funds community programs addressing social needs including housing to improve maternal health outcomes.75% confidence

Sub-Topics Women's Health

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died · North Carolina · Senate Apr 30, 2026

SB 926: Funds for Winston-Salem Urban League.

This bill directs $100,000 from the state's General Fund to the Winston-Salem Urban League for the 2026-2027 fiscal year. The money is intended to support the organization's efforts in economic empowerment, education, and workforce development within the Winston-Salem community. The funding is classified as nonrecurring, meaning it is a one-time allocation rather than an ongoing annual budget item. The legislation is set to take effect on July 1, 2026, and does not impose new taxes or alter existing laws.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill allocates $100,000 from the state General Fund to support economic empowerment and workforce development programs.90% confidence ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentBill provides funding for workforce development and economic empowerment, which strengthens employment opportunities and worker skills.65% confidence

Sub-Topics State Budget Workforce Development

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died · North Carolina · Senate Apr 30, 2026

SB 944: Keep Families Fed Act.

The Keep Families Fed Act directs $6 million in recurring state funding to six specific nonprofit food banks across North Carolina starting in the 2026-2027 fiscal year. These funds are distributed in equal amounts to each organization to help address food insecurity by supporting their existing programs. The legislation ensures that these vital food security initiatives receive guaranteed state support regardless of future annual budget decisions.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill allocates $6M in recurring state funding to food banks, directly strengthening budget support for essential social services.95% confidence

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in committee · North Carolina · House Apr 30, 2026

HB 1097: Government Website Access Act.

This North Carolina bill appropriates $11.5 million for the 2026-2027 fiscal year to improve state government services and workforce programs. The Department of Information Technology will receive $11.5 million to create an artificial intelligence assistant that helps users navigate state agency websites and connects them with local workforce resources. Additionally, the Department of Commerce will get $20 million to fund local boards in designing job training programs specifically for veterans and individuals reentering society after incarceration. A separate $1.5 million allocation supports career planning tools for working adults. The legislation takes effect on July 1, 2026.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill appropriates $11.5M for IT and $20M for workforce programs, directly funding essential government services.95% confidence ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentBill funds AI tools to connect users with workforce resources and veteran job training programs, advancing employment access.75% confidence ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyBill explicitly funds the creation of an AI assistant to improve government website access and workforce navigation.90% confidence ✓ VeteransSupports VeteransBill explicitly allocates $20 million to fund local boards for designing job training programs specifically for veterans.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Workforce Development Artificial Intelligence Digital Government

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in committee · North Carolina · House Apr 22, 2026

HB 1024: Revise NC 529 Program.

This bill creates a matching savings program and a tax deduction to encourage parents to save for their children's education in North Carolina. Under the new Parental Savings Trust Fund matching program, eligible parents with household incomes at or below 250% of the federal poverty guidelines can receive a $100 match for every $50 they contribute to an account for a student aged 14 or younger, with a maximum annual match of $500 and a lifetime limit of $1,500 per student. The state will fund this matching program with $180,000 in recurring money starting in the 2026-2027 fiscal year. Additionally, the bill allows taxpayers to deduct up to $2,000 from their state income taxes for contributions to these education savings accounts, with a $4,000 limit for married couples filing jointly. These provisions are designed to help low-to-moderate-income families build education funds while providing an immediate tax benefit for their contributions.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill creates a state-funded matching savings program and tax deduction for low-to-moderate income families, directly advancing education assistance and fiscal support.95% confidence ✓ EducationSupports EducationBill creates a matching savings program and tax deduction to help families save for education, enhancing access and funding for students.90% confidence

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in committee · North Carolina · House May 4, 2026

HB 1135: Modify Mileage and Per Diem.

This bill updates the mileage and per diem reimbursement rates for North Carolina state legislators to match the 2025 federal standards. It directly affects all members of the General Assembly by establishing that their travel pay for 2027 will be based on the Internal Revenue Service's business standard mileage rate and specific federal per diem amounts. The legislation also allocates $100,000 from the state's General Fund to cover the costs associated with implementing these rate changes.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill allocates $100,000 from the General Fund to fund updated reimbursement rates for legislators, directly advancing budget appropriations.90% confidence

Sub-Topics State Budget

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