Governor McCrory Signs State’s $21.1 Billion Budget

Jennifer Miller,

RALEIGH, N.C. — Governor Pat McCrory signed the state’s $21.1 billion budget Thursday at the executive mansion.

The bill includes an average 7 percent raise for North Carolina teachers.Β 
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Governor McCrory said, “This budget reflects a pragmatic and thoughtful approach to managing taxpayer dollars. It provides raises for our teachers, highway patrol officers, court employees and a cost of living increase for retirees and preserves Medicaid eligibility standards. This budget will continue to fuel North Carolina’s economic comeback.” 
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McCrory is scheduled to unveil the ReVenture Park at 11 a.m. in Charlotte Thursday. McCrory is also expected discuss State Government and administration changes at 1 p.m. at the Charlotte Mecklenburg Government Center, reportedly.

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