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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.
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WRAL News
· Jul 6, 2026
Stein says he’ll take action on state budget Tuesday
North Carolina lawmakers passed a new 34 billion state spending plan several days ago. Democratic Gov. Josh Stein must now decide whether to veto or approve the budget.
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· Jul 6, 2026
Education costs snag more than half of NC’s $34.4B state budget
Public school K-12 spending in North Carolina’s proposed state budget has the largest share of the 34.4 billion spending plan. Lawmakers began voting on the bill Wednesday and finished Thursday, sending it forward to first-term Democratic Gov. Josh Stein. He’ll have 10 days for a decision to reject, sign or allow it to become law []...Click to read more
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· Jun 26, 2026
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Related coverage for "NC Senate begins debating new $34 billion state spending plan": WRAL News — Stein says he’ll take action on state budget Tuesday. Off The Press — Education costs snag more than half of NC’s $34.4B state budget. Spotlight Delaware — Major bills loom as Delaware lawmakers face final day of session. The Daily Signal — For the Love of DEI, Virginia Democrats Inject Race Into Tourism. Seeking Alpha — TCW Concentrated Large Cap Growth Fund Q1 2026 Commentary. Bacon’s Rebellion — Virginia Democrats Inject Race into Tourism