North Carolina lawmakers have reached a deal on the broad strokes of a comprehensive state budget, ending a yearlong standoff over state spending priorities. The agreement includes raises for all state employees, including sizable bumps for teachers and law enforcement officers.
Legislative leaders announced the deal Tuesday at a joint press conference in the state legislative building. The news comes less than 24 hours after WRAL reported, exclusively, that the House and Senate were nearing a deal.
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Under the agreement, all state employees would receive raises of at least 3%, plus possible bonuses based on
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