After a weekslong standstill in budget negotiations, lawmakers announced a compromise "mini-budget." Among its provisions are step increases for state employees, enrollment adjustments for schools and community colleges, and cuts to the Department of Public Instruction. Read more here.| EdNC
Despite calls from Gov. Stein for a comprehensive budget, mini-budget to address key spending issues wins easy passage from NC legislators.| Carolina Public Press
GOP majority peels away Dems to override vetoes on controversial NC legislation on immigration detention, charter schools and other issues.| Carolina Public Press