Tthe North Carolina Senate Passed House Bill 961  to ensure authorization of federal funds while the state is operating on a $23.8 billion continuing budget. Senate Leader Phil Berger (R-Rockingham) issued the following statement: 

 

"The Senate has now passed legislation to ensure that ongoing federal funds are not held up during the state budget impasse. We hope that Governor Cooper will drop his Medicaid expansion ultimatum and negotiate a full budget that delivers on important priorities across the state."