Local votes on the budget bill
The $21.3 billion state budget passed both the House and Senate Monday night. They'll both give it a final vote Tuesday before sending it on to the governor.
Local votes in the House include:
For: Democrats Alma Adams, Pricey Harrison, Maggie Jeffus and Earl Jones of Greensboro, Nelson Cole of Rockingham County, Hugh Holliman of Davidson County. Republicans Harold Brubaker and Pat Hurley of Randolph, Laura Wiley of High Point.
Against: Republicans John Blust of Greensboro, Bryan Holloway of Randolph and Stokes.
Total vote: 97-21 with one excused vote (Paul "Skip" Stam of Wake County) and one member not voting (Speaker Joe Hackney).
Local votes in the Senate include:
For: Democrats Katie Dorsett and Kay Hagan of Greensboro, Republican Stan Bingham of Davidson County,
Against: Republicans Jerry Tillman of Randolph and Phil Berger of Rockingham.
Total vote: 34-16.
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