From state budget surprises to freedom on the line: The week’s top stories on Policy Watch
By Clayton Henkel NC POLICY WATCH July 3, 2022 In Commentary, News In this issue: 1. State budget has plenty of surprises, including lots of earmarks and lower raises than state employees wanted Developing a state spending plan in secret, North Carolina Republicans used most of the state’s water and sewer improvement money for earmarked projects, lifted financial limits for families who want private school vouchers, and helped subsidize hog…Read More »