How will NC lawmakers pay for state employee raises? Here’s what to watch

North Carolina’s legislative leaders say they’re still searching for ways to pay for state employee raises. Tax hikes for ...

NC lawmakers propose 8% teacher pay raise, some educators say it falls short

North Carolina lawmakers are proposing an average 8% pay raise for teachers as part of the state budget. But teacher ...

NC lawmakers announce 'starting point' for a budget deal, after a year of negotiations

North Carolina is the only state in the country without a new budget, but GOP lawmakers say they've reached a deal on taxes ...