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Business & Economy
7:58 am
Fri March 22, 2013

Gov.'s Budget Shifts Funding For Economy Projects

Credit http://www.governor.state.nc.us
Pat McCrory

This week's budget proposal from Gov. Pat McCrory includes tweaks to funding for economic development programs. 

The governor unveiled his spending plan Wednesday.  It would add money to a new economic branding strategy as well as a program that supports main streets in small communities.  But it cuts funds for two non-profits and a foundation that provide grants meant to support job growth.

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Education
5:00 am
Thu March 21, 2013

McCrory Budget Targets UNC System For Cuts

Credit Governor's Office / governor.state.nc.us
Pat McCrory

  • McCrory unveiled his $20.6 billion dollar budget yesterday. In his proposal, most of the money goes towards education.

As he unveiled his proposed $20.6 billion dollar budget yesterday, the banner behind Governor Pat McCrory trumpeted the three initiatives he wanted to emphasize. It read: “Economy. Education. Efficiency.” In reality, though, education should have been number one, because it’s by far the largest expenditure and the area where the biggest fights are likely.

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