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This Week in NC Politics: Transit Referendum Hits Ballot, Stein Signs Stopgap Budget, School-Choice Veto Sparks Fight

Jack Beckett3 days ago3 days ago011 mins

A hard look at the week: Mecklenburg’s transit tax hits the ballot, the governor signs a stopgap budget and vetoes a school-choice tax credit, and local transparency fights simmer in Charlotte.

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  • Mecklenburg Approves November Vote on 1-Cent Transit Sales Tax Worth $25 Billion

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