The Untold Story of Governor McCrory’s Budget Proposal for FY2013-15

Governor McCrory released his budget proposal for FY2013-15 in mid-March, arriving just as North Carolina’s economic recovery begins to take hold and revenue collections slowly recover. Despite the state’s improving economic picture—which allows for some expansion items—his proposal does not provide the resources necessary to educate our children, support the health and well-being of our most vulnerable citizens, and ensure access to the courts. The Budget & Tax Center’s analysis of Governor McCrory’s budget proposal released today finds FIVE important issues remain part of the untold story.