Although the budget has been signed, there are still important legislative issues on the table. The General Assembly and the governor's office are still discussing the bond package.
Senate Republicans have offered a scaled-down version of the package sought for several months by Gov. McCrory. The Senate wants more than a billion dollars of the debt proceeds going to University of North Carolina and community college construction.
The new proposal unveiled Monday would borrow $2 billion, in keeping with a new agreement with House Republicans. The governor wanted a package of nearly $2.9 billion.
The package also leaves out any money for roads. The Governor wanted some proceeds for highway projects. Legislative leaders say road debt isn't necessary now that the final state budget located new money annually for roads.
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