Destin Hall
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Oct 13, 2026
Dawn VaughanHOST
This was Republican led announcement on a Saturday from Republican senators.
Dawn VaughanHOST
House Speaker Destin Hall and Senate Leader Phil Berger.
Dawn VaughanHOST
It came a day or so after Democratic Governor Josh Stein had already allowed farmers to use this red dye diesel on highways.
Dawn VaughanHOST
Really, two weeks ago, I didn't know red dye diesel existed.
Brian BaltashevitzHOST
Business NC Magazine reports North Carolina drivers are already seeing some relief at the pump after state lawmakers approved a temporary suspension of the state's 41 cents a gallon gas tax.
Brian BaltashevitzHOST
House Speaker Destin Hall says prices could drop by 30 to 35 cents a gallon across the state.
Brian BaltashevitzHOST
The tax break runs through November 30th and is expected to cost about $362 million in revenue.
Brian BaltashevitzHOST
Lawmakers say money from a state reserve fund will cover that cost so road construction projects are not affected.
Pete KalinerHOST
that said North Carolina families have been getting screwed over by rising prices for months thanks to failed Republican leadership.
Pete KalinerHOST
Yet somehow Phil Berger and Destin Hall, that's the Senate majority leader, the president pro tem, I should say, Phil Berger and Destin Hall, the Speaker of the House, that they just now noticed exactly one month before Election Day.
Pete KalinerHOST
Perhaps they should spend time with hardworking North Carolinians rather than wealthy donors.
Pete KalinerHOST
We were supposed to be in legislative session last week.
Jameis PriceCORRESPONDENT
Whether the tax break continues beyond November remains unclear.
Jameis PriceCORRESPONDENT
House Speaker Destin Hall says lawmakers will revisit the issue, but Berger says there's been no discussion so far about extending it.
Jameis PriceCORRESPONDENT
A kids' safety group wants ChatGPT off limits for teens.
Jameis PriceCORRESPONDENT
This comes just two months after ChatGPT for Teens rolled out.
Greg BishopHOST
But that money being saved by the taxpayer is revenue being lost by the states.
Greg BishopHOST
And the North Carolina House Speaker Destin Hall, he said that the state's Stabilization and Inflation Reserve account, it's going to replace the fuel tax revenue to the State Department of Transportation's Highway and Highway Trust Fund would otherwise have received during the suspension period.
Greg BishopHOST
Now, first-term Republican State Treasurer Brad Briner, he said that, uh, eleven billion dollars are in reserves and it's not going to be negatively impacted by the tax holiday.
Greg BishopHOST
Now, it's unclear how soon Democratic Governor Josh Stein will sign the measure, but he did say that he hopes the General Assembly's interest in providing needed relief for North Carolinians extends well beyond the election.
Michael PerchickCORRESPONDENT
That will allow ongoing transportation projects to proceed.
Michael PerchickCORRESPONDENT
Now sen-- Now House Speaker, excuse me, Destin Hall says you could expect to see those lowered rates at the pumps in the coming days.
Michael PerchickCORRESPONDENT
But there are a number of other factors at play, including where that station may be and what their respective supply is.
Michael PerchickCORRESPONDENT
So maybe don't be running out tomorrow, but over the coming days, lawmakers here on Jones Street believe you will start to see some relief at the pumps.
OmerMODERATOR
We have North Carolina House 93, Ray Pickett and Charlie Wallin.
OmerMODERATOR
We have North Carolina House District 87, Iris Bender, who is running against Destin Hall.
OmerMODERATOR
North Carolina Senate 47, we have Frank Hughes III running with Ralph Heise.
OmerMODERATOR
Thank you, everyone.
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OmerMODERATOR
These are your candidates for NC House and NC Senate.
OmerMODERATOR
NC House District 93, incumbent Ray Pickett, and his challenger, Charlie Wallin.
OmerMODERATOR
For NC House 87, Iris Bender is the challenger for Destin Hall, the incumbent.
OmerMODERATOR
And NC Senate 47, Frank Hughes III is the challenger to incumbent Ralph Heiss.
Anna SvexNARRATOR
It was a priority for Republican leadership focused on addressing constituent complaints over rising property taxes.
Anna SvexNARRATOR
Property taxes are out of control, said North Carolina State House Speaker Destin Hall, a Republican, in a March post on social media.
Anna SvexNARRATOR
The amendment would require the state legislature to pass a law limiting how much local governments can grow their revenue through property taxes every year.
Anna SvexNARRATOR
Critics say North Carolina's proposal could torpedo local budgets.
Terrence EverittGUEST
Now, among my Republican colleagues, I think some of them are actually drinking the Kool-Aid and think that they are that popular.
Terrence EverittGUEST
But I think folks like Destin Hall, that's just gaslighting.
Terrence EverittGUEST
They know how unpopular they are, and they know that the only reason they have this control is because of gerrymandering.
Terrence EverittGUEST
And the other end of that is money.