Environmental Provisions Still On The Table In Budget Negotiations

By Will Michaels,

Published September 8, 2015 at 12:12 PM EDT

Jordan Lake, Durham, NC — Jordan Lake, Durham

State lawmakers have 10 days before the latest temporary budget expires.

The House and Senate are trying to reconcile their $21 billion spending plans, and among the sticking points are environmental issues, including the state's solar energy tax credit, renewable energy standards, and water quality requirements for Jordan Lake.

Guest host Phoebe Judge talks with WUNC environment reporter Dave DeWitt about the environmental provisions lawmakers are considering in the budget for the next two years.

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Will Michaels

Will Michaels is WUNC's Weekend Host and Reporter.

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Phoebe Judge

Phoebe Judge is an award-winning journalist whose work has been featured on a numerous national radio programs. She regularly conducts interviews and anchors WUNC's broadcast of Here & Now. Previously, Phoebe served as producer, reporter and guest host for the nationally distributed public radio program The Story. Earlier in her career, Phoebe reported from the gulf coast of Mississippi. She covered the BP oil spill and the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina for Mississippi Public Broadcasting and National Public Radio. Phoebe's work has won multiple Edward R. Murrow and Associated Press awards. Phoebe was born and raised in Chicago and is graduate of Bennington College and the Salt Institute for Documentary Studies.

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