US EditionGovernor Josh Stein unveils budget proposal, says it will 'keep NC strong'
The plan would raise starting teacher pay to the highest in the Southeast and set aside more than $970 million for public safety and health care.
- On Tuesday, North Carolina Governor Josh Stein unveiled his recommended 2026-2027 Fiscal Year budget, pitching it as a plan to "keep North Carolina strong" by boosting teacher pay, public safety, and tax relief.
- Stein noted North Carolina has added more than 325,000 new residents since lawmakers last passed a full budget more than two years ago, while the state ranks 43rd nationally in teacher pay.
- Budget highlights include nearly $2.3 billion for education, more than $970 million for public safety and health care, and nearly $380 million in what Stein describes as "targeted, meaningful tax relief."
- The proposal now moves to the Republican-controlled General Assembly, where lawmakers will negotiate and likely reshape the plan in the coming weeks.
- Stein warned lawmakers that without action, the state faces an "imminent shortfall in our budget of $5 billion," urging them to secure the state's future.
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The Center SquareGovernor proposes more spending to quell fears of state’s decline
(The Center Square) – A proposal to spend $1.9 billion more than he proposed 13 months ago has been offered by first-term Democratic Gov. Josh Stein in a $35.44 billion state budget for fiscal year 2027.
Stein proposes $3B spending increase, raises, tax cuts, voucher freeze
At a press conference on Tuesday, Democratic North Carolina Gov. Josh Stein laid out his recommended state budget for fiscal year 2026-2027 proposing that the state increase spending by nearly $3 billion, the same day as the state legislature began its short session. Reeling off state honors for North Carolina, ranking No. 1 in business, economic development, workforce development, job growth, and accelerated in-migration — over 325,000 new resi…
Gov. Stein announces budget plan for 2026-2027
Special to IFN RALEIGH -- Gov. Josh Stein on Tuesday announced his recommended budget for Fiscal Year 2026-2027. The governor’s budget raises starting teacher pay to the highest in the Southeast and provides meaningful tax relief to working families while ensuring North Carolina can continue to invest in critical needs, including public safety, public education, child…
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