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This Week In NC Politics: A Budget Proposal, A Confirmation Hearing and A Brunch Bill

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This week, Governor Cooper released his budget proposal, Larry Hall attended a confirmation hearing, and lawmakers considered a so-called Brunch Bill.

This week in North Carolina politics, Democratic Governor Roy Cooper introduced his budget proposal. It recommends 5.1 percent growth in state spending; raises for teachers, principals and state employees; and calls on the Legislature to expand Medicaid.

Also, Larry Hall stopped by the General Assembly for a confirmation hearing. This came a week after he was subpoenaed to do so.

And lawmakers came together to file a brunch bill. If passed, it would allow North Carolina restaurants to serve alcoholic drinks before noon on Sunday mornings.

, of the John Locke Foundation, and , of NC Policy Watch, join վ's Jeff Tiberii to discuss the week's news.

Jeff Tiberii is the co-host of վ's "Due South." Jeff joined վ in 2011. During his 20 years in public radio, he was Morning Edition Host at WFDD and վ’s Greensboro Bureau Chief and later, the Capitol Bureau Chief. Jeff has covered state and federal politics, produced the radio documentary “Right Turn,” launched a podcast, and was named North Carolina Radio Reporter of the Year four times.
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