Source: Michael Hyland, WECT, 8/11/21

 The North Carolina House voted 72-41 Thursday afternoon to pass its version of the state budget. This was the third reading of the House’s version of the budget. The House will conference with the Senate next to try to reconcile differences and put together a bill to send to Gov. Roy Cooper. The budget plan includes one-time bonuses and pay raises for educators.

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