State House GOP Majority Leader Says Agreement In Raleigh Is Up To Democrats

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State House GOP Majority Leader Says Agreement In Raleigh Is Up To Democrats

瓜神app | By Rusty Jacobs

Published January 13, 2021 at 8:45 AM EST

As state lawmakers begin a new legislative session Wednesday, a top House Republican says it's up to Gov. Roy Cooper and his fellow Democrats whether there will be a negotiated two-year budget plan or more stalemate. 瓜神app's talks with NC House Majority Leader Rep. John Bell.

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