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NC Passes Historic $34B Budget | Raleigh News
North Carolina lawmakers pulled off a historic feat—passing a $34 billion budget, the largest in state history, after a grueling 1,000-day delay. Governor Josh Stein has 10 days to sign, veto, or let it become law, though signing is expected. The plan delivers average 3% pay raises for state workers—with bonuses up to $1,750—and even bigger boosts for teachers and cops. It replaces the old automatic tax cut with a new 2.99% rate by 2032. But tensions ran high: funding raises means cutting vacant positions, limiting departments’ flexibility. New taxes include scrapping electricity exemptions…
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