North Carolina General Assembly Republicans are facing pushback on their budget proposal that prioritizes tax cuts for corporations over investments in North Carolina families, even as the state sits on “nearly $7 billion” in unspent revenue.
As Democratic Representatives spoke out against “putting corporate interests first” and “neglecting vital services,” Democratic Senators were told they needed to review over 1,000 pages of budget proposals overnight and submit any amendments by 10:00 am this morning. Senator Sarah Crawford argued that “this doesn’t exactly meet my definition of a collaborative effort” — and North Carolinians agree.
Here’s a look at what North Carolinians are watching in their local news about the Republicans’ irresponsible proposal.