Playing with $5 billion: What N.C. lawmakers could do with the surplus

<p>In the coming weeks, state lawmakers will be debating the next state budget, and despite COVID-19, North Carolina will have an extra $5 billion to play with. Will they spend, save or return it to the taxpayers?  </p> <p>On this week’s episode of Tying It Together With Tim Boyum, Tim talks with North Carolina Representative Jason Saine (R-Lincoln) to get some incredible insight into what we should expect. Saine, lead budget writer in the House, also tells some hilarious stories from behind the scenes about past budget negotiations.</p> <p>Later, we’ll also talk about his sense of humor, his love for Star Wars, and how he handles trolls in this current political climate.</p> <p><strong>JOIN THE CONVERSATION</strong></p> <p>Do you have any thoughts or questions for Tim? Weigh in on Twitter with the hashtag #TyingItTogetherNC. Afterward, rate the podcast and leave a review to tell us what you think!</p>