NC Lawmakers Release Proposed $34.4 Billion State Budget

NC legislature moves one vote away from passing state budget

Rep. Amos Quick, D-Guilford, said he would vote for the bill with the "same enthusiasm when I eat fast food. I need to eat something and a better option is not available."

NC Senate begins debating new $34 billion state spending plan

The budget contains raises and bonuses for state workers and teachers, one-time boosts to retired state workers' pensions, income tax cuts for all North Carolinians and tax increases for data centers and sports betting companies.

The fine print: NC’s $34M budget includes DEI cuts, ferry tolls, AI, prison funds and more - The Mexico Ledger

The North Carolina Legislative Building (Photo: Galen Bacharier/NC Newsline)Republican budget writers in the North Carolina General Assembly rolled out a 634-page spending plan Tuesday chock-full of special provisions and policy changes with limited time for review before the first planned vote on the $34 billion package. The measure includes raises for state employees and teachers first announced by Senate Leader Phil Berger (R-Rockingham) and …

NC budget plan could boost Durham schools, workforce

North Carolina lawmakers have released a long‑delayed state budget proposal that includes higher pay for educators and state employees.

State Releases Budget, Names Moore County Entities

The North Carolina General Assembly has published its first comprehensive budget in two years, which includes several line items to benefit entities in Moore County if approved.

The fine print: NC’s $34M budget includes DEI cuts, ferry tolls, AI, prison funds and more

Both chambers anticipate voting on the budget this Wednesday and Thursday, according to House Speaker Destin Hall.