Complete coverage of Gov. Pat McCrory’s budget proposal
Gov. Pat McCrory proposed his budget for the coming fiscal year, outlining a $21.5 billion spending plan that touches on every facet of state government. Here is a guide to the News & Observer’s coverage. Click on the headlines to read more.
MAIN STORY: Gov. Pat McCrory pitches a steady-the-course budget
READ THE DOCUMENTS: McCrory’s proposed budget and a summary slide show
STATE EMPLOYEES: McCrory budget plan includes pay raises for some, but not all
JOBS: Tax credits aim to grow, preserve jobs but face criticism
PUBLIC EDUCATION: Proposal covers basics, keeps promise on teacher pay
HIGHER EDUCATION: Budget calls for UNC system and community college cuts
HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES: Medicaid budget anticipates change in patient management
ENVIRONMENT: NC Zoo, other attractions would move out of environmental agency
TRANSPORTATION: Proposed budget counts on higher gas tax receipts
JUSTICE: Chief justice’s request for more funding not met in proposed spending plan
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A NEW WAY TO BUDGET: State’s way of budgeting aimed at shifting how it’s described
STATE BUDGETING 101: Q and A on the process and what happens next
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This story was originally published March 5, 2015 at 9:39 PM.