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North Carolina’s new $34 billion budget brings both praise and controversy, as Governor Josh Stein celebrates teacher pay and Medicaid boosts but strongly opposes a clause forcing Charlotte and surrounding towns to pay for a scrapped highway expansion on I-77 South. Stein calls it a “wrongheaded threat,” arguing cities should collaborate on safety and community impact—not face financial penalties. Senator Vickie Sawyer defends the clause, insisting towns that backed the project years ago must now pay for costs already incurred. With 90 days to decide whether to reinstate support, Charlotte’s mayor faces a high-stakes choice that could cost the city $30 million if they don’t comply.

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