NC Budget Boosts Teachers But Falls Short | Durham News

North Carolina’s Senate pushes forward with a $34 billion budget packed with raises for teachers, cops, and state workers—claiming education gets a massive 39% funding boost since 2020. But critics say tax breaks barely scratch the surface for middle-income families, offering just $7/month. Meanwhile, teacher pay hikes—averaging 8% but skewed toward newer staff—may fail to keep pace with inflation, risking retention of veteran educators. Final vote set for Thursday. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/eaca2bedd01b1c60