NC Governor's Proposed Budget Sparks Controversy Over Teacher Pay Raises and State Job Vacancies

The Republican Party in North Carolina has criticized Democratic Governor Roy Cooper's proposed budget increase, which includes a 10% pay raise for teachers and a Medicaid expansion. The GOP argues that the budget is too large and will lead to tax increases, while Cooper maintains that it is necessary to invest in education and healthcare. The partisan divide over the budget highlights the ongoing political tensions in the state.