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NC Budget Deal Finally Passed | Raleigh News
North Carolina lawmakers are racing to finalize a historic $34 billion budget after a year-long delay, with the Senate already passing it bipartisan — though two Republicans voted no. Now in the House, the bill aims to balance spending while tackling critical needs, including teacher and state employee raises, hurricane recovery, and healthcare. It includes tax cuts, a 7% spending bump, and controversial new ferry tolls that sparked GOP backlash. Some Democrats say it doesn’t go far enough to ease rising costs, while others welcome the end of the stalemate. The governor has 10 days to sign…
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