North Carolina Budget Amendments Unlikely Before Labor Day

Lawmakers face significant challenges in reconciling differences on school choice funding and child care grants.

Republican majorities in both chambers struggle to align on budget adjustments.
Governor Cooper criticizes proposed budgets for diverting funds from public schools to private vouchers.
Senate and House agree on $135 million for child care grants but differ on teacher raises.
Current $60.7 billion two-year budget will continue if no agreement is reached.
Negotiations complicated by upcoming elections and lawmakers' summer plans.