North Carolina Senate Begins Discussing $20.6 Billion Spending Plan

Lisa Miller — Mon, 20 May 2013 23:24:27 +0000

Republicans in the North Carolina Senate have proposed a $20.6 billion budget for next year. That’s essentially the same size as Governor Pat McCrory’s proposal. Spending in major categories would be mostly flat except for health and human services and natural and economic resources. However, Medicaid spending would grow 11 percent compared to this year.

The Senate’s Plan For Education

Charlotte Ranks Third In Nation For Funding Pensions

Tasnim Shamma — Thu, 17 Jan 2013 22:09:45 +0000

Charlotte is ranked third in the nation for paying its bills on time. Not just any bills – pension bills. That's according to a new report by The Pew Charitable Trusts. They found that the country's largest cities have an unpaid tab of more than $200 billion when it comes to retirement benefits promised to employees.

State Budget

North Carolina Senate Begins Discussing $20.6 Billion Spending Plan

Charlotte Ranks Third In Nation For Funding Pensions