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North Carolina Budget’s Hidden Politics | Durham News
North Carolina just approved a $1.6 billion budget packed with big projects — from sewer upgrades to university buildings and crisis pregnancy centers — but the money isn’t distributed evenly, sparking political intrigue. Wake County grabbed the largest share, over $473 million, mostly for education, while Madison County led per capita, getting $125,000 per 10,000 residents — mostly for hurricane recovery. The budget passed with bipartisan backing, but some Democrats feel sidelined, and counties backed by powerful lawmakers — especially Republicans — get disproportionately more funding. Six…
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