Steep cuts to Governor's Office in final budget
The final budget deal, unveiled just before midnight Monday, includes a major budget cut to the Governor's Office.
Posted — UpdatedThat's a larger cut than was proposed by either the House or the Senate in their original plans.
When asked about cuts to executive branch agencies Monday afternoon, before the budget document had been made public, House chief budget-writer Rep. Nelson Dollar, R-Wake, would only say, "There are economies in a number of these state agencies in this compromise."
Asked about the cuts Tuesday, Cooper chalked them up to "political spite" but said his office would find a way to get its work done regardless.
"I'm keeping my eye on the big picture, and what I am worried about is the fact that this budget has provided tax giveaways for those who have instead of investing in education," Cooper said. "I'm keeping my eye on making sure that our budget for our state has vision and invests in education, and this budget does not do that."
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