Cooper calls for 18% teacher raises over next 2 years: Thursday, March 16

Gov. Roy Cooper proposed 18% raises Wednesday for public school teachers and principals, saying he wants to take North Carolina to No. 1 in the southeast in teacher pay over the next two years.You can stream WCNC Charlotte on Roku and Amazon Fire TV, just download the free app.State employees would get across-the-board raises of 8% over those same two years as part of the budget proposal Cooper announced. Planned corporate income tax cuts, and personal income tax cuts for families making more than $200,000 a year, would be stalled under this proposal.Republican General Assembly leaders are likely to reject much of the Democratic governor’s budget in favor of their own spending plan. READ MORE: https://www.wcnc.com/article/news/education/gov-cooper-education-money-politics/275-5f36df7c-84f0-4371-9d4c-98d817ddad93And finally on #WakeUpCLT To Go, we're discussing a proposed bill that would raise the maximum speed limit on North Carolina highways. If passed, interstate speed limits could be as high as 75 mph in North Carolina. Do you think this is a good idea? Our anchors discuss the potential risks and respond to our audience during the live chat segment. Watch Wake Up Charlotte each weekday morning from 4:30 to 7 a.m. on WCNC Charlotte, and as always, join the conversation on social media using #WakeUpCLT!