The first state budget since 2018 has been signed by Governor Roy Cooper. Both the House and Senate previously approved the $25.9 billion plan with bi-partisan support and input. Governor Cooper said on Tuesday that he would sign the long-overdue budget, which he called "imperfect," saying it included much-needed spending on education and infrastructure. North Carolina is the only state in the US without a budget for the current fiscal year
Read MoreOn August 12th, the North Carolina House passed its version of the state budget with a Republican veto-proof majority after the Senate’s version of the budget passed earlier in June. The final House vote was 72-41. It's now possible that a state budget could be in place by Labor Day, once it reaches Governor Cooper's desk.
"It's the largest budget in the state's history. This budget is transformative," said Rep. Dean Arp, a Republican from Union County.
Read MoreEven with all of her many accomplishments, what stands out to me is that Marye Anne perpetuated the notion that NC State needed to raise its expectations as a premier academic institution. Her leadership changed how we think of ourselves as a university and elevated NC State’s stature as a world-class academic institution. NC State owes a great deal of gratitude and respect to Marye Anne Fox.
Read MoreThank you to everyone who responded to the invoicing for 2021. Currently, 56% of UDC members have paid their annual dues and helped us prepare for the next campaign season.
We still have a ways to go to match last year’s efforts to restore our accounts. For those still looking to make an impact and contribute to the UDC, please reach out to Julie for instructions. Remember your dues are what help us to continue backing legislative officials supporting public higher education in NC.
After serving a single term as the District 37 Representative, Sydney Batch has been appointed to replace Senator Sam Searcy in District 17. James Roberson, the current Mayor of Knightdale, has also been appointed to replace Rep. Darren Jackson, the former House Minority Leader, as he joins the Court of Appeals.
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