Latest / Durham News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!
NC Budget Brings Pay Raises and Tax Shifts | Durham News
North Carolina lawmakers are rushing to finalize a long-overdue state budget after more than a thousand days without one, aiming to stabilize operations by June. The plan centers on major pay raises for state workers — a 3% bump plus a $1,700 bonus for those earning under $75K — and significant boosts for teachers (8%) and law enforcement (13%), designed to retain talent and reflect rising living costs. The budget may also slash the personal income tax rate while hiking taxes on sports gambling operators to fund universities, athletics, and youth sports. Crucially, funding for a new MLB…
The skinny
The skinny isn't ready yet — notes appear once the transcript is processed.