Raises for teachers, police and state workers in NC budget. Here’s the breakdown
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North Carolina’s state budget, a year overdue, gives raises to thousands of teachers and state employees.
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Republican House Speaker Destin Hall and Republican Senate leader Phil Berger reached a final deal this week on the budget, which is expected to quickly pass the House and Senate and be sent to Democratic Gov. Josh Stein by Thursday. If it becomes law, raises could be coming in a matter of days.
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Raises would be effective July 1, with bonuses expected later this year.
Here’s a breakdown of education raises in the budget bill released on Tuesday:
This story was originally published June 30, 2026 at 12:37 PM with the headline “Raises for teachers, police and state workers in NC budget. Here’s the breakdown.”
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