RALEIGH, N.C. (WNCN) – Gov. Roy Cooper (D) signed the state budget into law Monday and state employees are feeling shortchanged. Cooper had faced calls from some state workers to veto the spending plan because raises don’t keep up with the rate of inflation. Republicans crafted the $27.9 billion budget proposal behind closed doors, and it calls for most state workers to get 3.5 percent raises this year and 4.2 percent on average for teachers. Groups representing state workers and teachers were critical of the plan, pointing out the raises don’t keep up with the cost of living. The governor also announced plans to lift the COVID-19 state of emergency next month.
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