Entry-level teachers will also see an increase in starting salary. State employees will see a 3.5% pay increase, teachers 4.2% and non-certified public school employees either 4% or a raise to $15 an hour, whichever is greater. Medicaid expansion aside, the proposed state budget represents a 7.2% increase from the previous biennium, increasing the rainy-day fund’s balance to nearly $5 billion and setting aside an additional $1 billion in anticipation of a recession.

“The $8 million for the Tar Heel School project was a surprise, but one that will be put to good use.” “These are all good, positive things for Bladen County,” said County Manager Greg Martin. $250,000 for Southeastern Carolina Crossroads rehabilitation facility. $1 million for capital projects in Bladenboro. $1.5 million for sewer system improvements at Bladen Community College. 3.5 million for economic development infrastructure in Bladen County. $3.8 million for a water/sewer infrastructure in Bladenboro. An additional $8 million for the Tar Heel School construction project, which brings the total to $40 million. “North Carolina is emerging from the pandemic stronger than before, and we will sustain that only if we invest in a strong foundation for our people: A quality education, good jobs and infrastructure, and access to affordable healthcare,” Cooper said in a May 11 press release attached to his own budget proposal, which included Medicaid expansion.įor Bladen County, the proposed budget includes: Roy Cooper’s desk awaiting his decision on whether to sign or veto the spending plan, a number of Bladen County appropriations hang in the balance.īoth the House (85-27) and Senate (38-9) recently approved the $28 billion budget plan, but Cooper has stood firm in his position that Medicaid expansion - which is not part of the proposed budget - needs to become reality in North Carolina. RALEIGH -With the proposed fiscal year 2022-23 state budget sitting on Gov.

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