Our fiscal discipline at the #NCGA has once again paid off, with the state projecting a $1.4 billion surplus. Our commitment to keeping taxes low & curbing unnecessary spending is fostering an environment where both families & businesses can thrive. #ncpol carolinajournal.com/state-forecast…
This surplus is a clear signal that our economic policies are on the right track, making North Carolina an increasingly attractive place to invest and grow. Let's keep this momentum going as we strive to ensure our state remains the #1 place to live and work.
@SenatorLazzara And yet we rank among the lowest in the country for public school funding! How about the NCGOP fully fund our public schools and provide free school meals with all that surplus!
@SenatorLazzara We need to raise the teacher salary scale by 5k per step. A teacher making 41k per year with student loans and daycare payments can't afford to contribute to the economy. Steps 15-25 (frozen) needs eliminated and masters pay should be restored for recruitment and retention.
@SenatorLazzara Happy for the surplus but there is no way a young teacher can buy a house. The average house in Onslow now sells for 250k+. That is $2,500 per month for 30 years. $2,500 is all a new teacher nets each month after pension contributions, taxes, and FICA.