Raises for teachers, police and state workers in NC budget. Here’s the breakdown

North Carolina budget raises starting teacher pay to $48,000 from $41,000. State employees get a 3% across‑the‑board raise plus tiered bonuses. Some law enforcement raises average over 20%, up to about 27.5% for SBI civilians.

Somehow still found a way to make this about bloating the police. Can’t forget we’re in the US.