North Carolina Gov. Josh Stein signed into law on Wednesday a stopgap spending measure while lawmakers remain in a state budget impasse. But he vetoed legislation that would direct state participation in a yet-implemented federal tax credit program to boost school-choice options,

North Carolina Gov. Josh Stein said the stopgap spending bill “keeps the lights on.” Here’s what it means for raises for teachers and employees.

Gov. Josh Stein vetoed a bill that would allow North Carolina taxpayers to claim a tax credit for donations to nonprofits that hand out school scholarships. The legislature passed House bill 87 last week,