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Stein Criticizes Senate Budget, Vows to Fight for Funding

4/22/2025

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North Carolina Governor Josh Stein slammed the Senate's budget proposal for neglecting vital funding for teachers and public safety. Despite four Democrats siding with Republicans, Stein is determined to work with lawmakers to improve the budget, which allocates $700 million for hurricane recovery and boosts the rainy-day fund to an impressive $4.75 billion.

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North Carolina Governor Josh Stein slammed the Senate's budget proposal for neglecting vital funding for teachers and public safety. Despite four Democrats siding with Republicans, Stein is determined to work with lawmakers to improve the budget, which allocates $700 million for hurricane recovery and boosts the rainy-day fund to an impressive $4.75 billion.