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NC Budget Boosts Teachers But Falls Short | Durham News
North Carolina’s Senate pushes forward with a $34 billion budget packed with raises for teachers, cops, and state workers—claiming education gets a massive 39% funding boost since 2020. But critics say tax breaks barely scratch the surface for middle-income families, offering just $7/month. Meanwhile, teacher pay hikes—averaging 8% but skewed toward newer staff—may fail to keep pace with inflation, risking retention of veteran educators. Final vote set for Thursday. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn Advertise on DNN:advertise@thednn.ai This…
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