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MLB in Raleigh Stalls on Funding | Durham News
North Carolina lawmakers nearly pulled off a $1.7 billion MLB stadium gamble in Raleigh — with $500 million on the table — but the House killed the funding in the final budget, citing rushed planning and a need for taxpayer protection. While bipartisan support for bringing baseball to the state remains strong, the plan stalled over a controversial Wake County occupancy tax hike and concerns about equitable distribution of funds. The dream isn’t dead — just on pause — as lawmakers vow to return with a smarter, fairer, and more thoroughly vetted proposal. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a…
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