Budget

North Carolina's Democratic governor released his state government spending plan on Wednesday that would increase spending by 20% over the next two years, double the increase favored by Republican majorities in the House and Senate.

Winston-Salem police and firefighters would receive a raise under the proposed budget for the new fiscal year.

Guilford County officials have released details of a proposed $855 million budget

North Carolina Democratic Gov.

The North Carolina House gave initial approval late Wednesday to a two-year budget, after Republicans who wrote the legislation touted its teacher pay hikes, income tax provisions and massive infra

Several big differences remain between the House and Senate versions of North Carolina's roughly $26 billion budget including teacher raises, tax cuts, and emergency powers.

North Carolina's budget for the next two years could include some changes to the state's film grant program. If passed, more film crews could be headed to the state.

The president's budget details his ambitious (and costly) plans to invest in infrastructure and the social safety net — the likes of which the country hasn't seen in decades.