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This week in NC politics: Budget negotiations plod along, and a (near) million-dollar complaint

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Elijah Mears

Republicans in the state House and Senate still have some closed-door dealing to do before a spending plan is voted on, likely later this month. Meanwhile, legislators are again trying to consolidate appointment powers.

In our weekly review, Clark Riemer, chief of staff to Republican Rep. Jason Saine, and Rob Schofield, director of the progressive NC Policy Watch, offer insights on the latest political happenings.

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Jeff Tiberii is the co-host of WUNC's "Due South." Jeff joined WUNC in 2011. During his 20 years in public radio, he was Morning Edition Host at WFDD and WUNC’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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