Today@NCCapitol (April 28): Out like a lamb

Lawmakers have a quiet day on tap after a raucous start to the legislative short session.

Posted 10:00 a.m. Apr 28, 2016 — Updated 1:54 p.m. Apr 28, 2016

Mark Binker

RALEIGH, N.C. — Good morning and welcome to Today@NCCapitol for Thursday, April 28. Here's what's going on at the legislature:

BUDGET: After getting an overview of Gov. Pat McCrory's budget Wednesday, lawmakers on four budget subcommittees – Transportation, General Government, Health and Human Services and Education – are scheduled to take deeper dives at 8:30 a.m.

HOUSE SESSION: The state House meets at 10 a.m. to take confirmation votes on several gubernatorial appointments, including State Bureau of Investigation director Bob Schurmeier.

SENATE SESSION: The state Senate is scheduled to meet at 11 a.m. This chamber will also take votes on gubernatorial nominations and finish work on a trio on noncontroversial finance bills.

ICYMI: The State Health Plan board of directors talked about changes to one of the most popular plans among state employees.

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