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NC Budget Passes With Mixed Pay Wins | Raleigh News
North Carolina just approved a $34 billion state budget after months of contentious negotiations — a rare bipartisan win that’s now headed to Governor Josh Stein for final approval. While law enforcement workers like the Highway Patrol and SBI get substantial pay raises, most other state employees see only a modest 3% bump over two years — effectively 1.5% annually — sparking frustration among advocates. Retirees aren’t getting regular cost-of-living adjustments, but a one-time bonus instead — and those raises won’t go back to past pay periods. With the process dragging on for nearly a year…
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