North Carolina’s Historic Budget Move | Wilmington News

Wilmington News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Jul 7, 2026 · 1m

North Carolina just passed its first full state budget in two years, packed with historic pay raises for teachers—especially new educators getting the biggest boost in nearly 50 years—and major salary hikes for law enforcement and public safety workers. The package also funds Medicaid fully, supports disaster recovery, boosts community colleges and child care, and invests in cybersecurity, clean water, veterans’ housing, and summer food programs for kids. While Governor Stein praised the progress and hailed it as proof of what’s possible with collaboration, he also flagged some provisions…