Governor Stein Proposes $1.4 Billion Critical Needs Budget to Keep North Carolina Strong

Raleigh -- Press Release North Carolina Governor Josh Stein's Office March 6, 2026: Governor Stein Proposes $1.4 Billion Critical Needs Budget to Keep North Carolina Strong, Including $319 Million for Medicaid and Raises for Law Enforcement, Teachers, Nurses and Other Public ServantsFast-Tracked Budget Would Target Immediate Needs and Prevent Greater Damageoday Governor Josh Stein called on the General Assembly to fast-track a $1.4 billion Critical Needs Budget focused on addressing North Caroli