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Do Politics Better Podcast
Casinos Fold & Budget Rolls: In the Room with Rep Allen Chesser
Sep 21, 2023
Rep Allen Chesser, a Freshman Republican, discusses the casino legislation, election bills, and an awkward situation with Sen. Paul Lowe. They also touch on mental health services, tornado impact, and the passing of former U.S. Senator Locke Faircloth.
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- Casino legislation in the state budget was declared dead, including one planned for Rep. Allen Chesser's district, revealing the complexity and challenges surrounding the issue.
- The budget includes provisions for teacher pay raises, state employee pay increases, and funding for various projects in Nash County, highlighting key elements of the budget.
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Budget Week and Bipartisan Vote
The podcast episode discusses the ongoing Budget Week in the North Carolina General Assembly. The House and Senate are debating and voting on the budget, with the House vote being bipartisan, as five Democrats voted in favor. The episode highlights the drama and challenges faced in reaching a budget agreement, including issues such as anti-casino rhetoric, a recent tornado, and county DHHS takeover. Overall, the episode provides an insight into the budget process and the events leading up to the current stage.
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