Closer to a deal
House and Senate budget writers worked until almost dawn Friday morning in their rush to reach a final budget agreement and will resume talks Sunday afternoon. It still seems highly unlikely that lawmakers will approve a final agreement before the state’s fiscal year ends at midnight Monday.
The House and Senate adjourned for the week Thursday and will reconvene Monday evening, making it virtually impossible that lawmakers will pass a final budget agreement before the state fiscal year ends at midnight Monday.
Bill in Congress would authorize $1.7B for public transportation in response to high gas costs
Without sufficient alternatives to driving, American families spent their entire economic stimulus check on high-priced gas. According to new analysis from the North Carolina Public Interest Research Group, since President Bush signed the tax rebates into law on February 13th, the average household spent over $1500 filling their tanks. Gas costs were higher than average in areas without robust public transportation.
NC Policy Watch with Fitzsimon & Schofield archives for June, 2008.
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