2 GOP senators vote against NC budget over ferry tolls

Two Republican senators from North Carolina have voiced their opposition to the state budget due to a provision that mandates the Ferry Division to start charging tolls on all its routes by January 1, 2027. Currently, only three of the seven ferry routes are tolled. Their opposition highlights a broader debate about state funding and public transportation costs. This move could signal a shift in how the state finances public services and could have implications for local commuters who rely on the ferries for transportation.