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General Assembly passes budget with 8% average teacher raises, plus funds for literacy, math, and research

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By Ben Turner-LEJonathan Humphries, Molly Steur, Hannah McClellan Verified
| EducationNC Verified
After months of negotiations, and nearly a year after the original deadline, Republican lawmakers finally put forth and passed a budget this week. North Carolina had not passed a state budget since 2023, causing strain for public institutions, especially public schools, in the interim. Now, the budget will go to Gov. Josh Stein, a Democrat, who is expected to sign it.
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2026 budget includes funds for Propel NC, enrollment growth, and workforce programs for community colleges

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By Hannah McClellan Verified
| EducationNC Verified
Over a year after the original due date, lawmakers have passed a state budget. The North Carolina Community College System (NCCCS), amid enrollment growth and a pivot to a workforce-driven funding model, saw much of its legislative request met in the 2026-27 budget. The budget appropriates a total of $1.86 billion to NCCCS, plus nearly $518 million in receipts.
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6/30/2026

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By Hannah McClellan Verified
| EducationNC Verified
New from EdNC The Editor’s Notes The latest on the state budget is that a budget document is expected to be posted this morning, with votes starting as early as later today. Stay tuned. In other news, today is Caroline Parker and Liz Bell’s last day at EdNC. Caroline’s reflection on her nine years of work at EdNC, out today, is worth reading. ICYMI, Liz also recently wrote a “goodbye” reflection in Early Bird; so did Katie Dukes.
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