North Carolina lawmakers have advanced a proposed $34 billion state budget. The spending plan moved forward following votes in both the House and Senate, concluding a long-awaited legislative process.
The finalized budget includes pay raises for teachers, state employees, and law enforcement personnel. Discussions surrounding the budget highlighted a stated need to control spending, with the proposal receiving support and dissent from members of both political parties.
The budget now continues through the legislative process after being moved forward by the General Assembly. This is a developing story and will be updated as details emerge.
