Families in Raleigh are tightening their budgets, and so must the state. We cut spending by $2.4 billion last year, the largest cut in state history. Though painful, we made responsible cuts to protect resources for our local schools, community colleges, and to create more jobs here in North Carolina. Even in tough times education must remain a top priority. It is the key to jobs, economic recovery, and our future.
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Families in Raleigh are tightening their budgets, and so must the state. We cut spending by $2.4 billion last year, the largest cut in state history. Though painful, we made responsible cuts to protect resources for our local schools, community colleges, and to create more jobs here in North Carolina. Even in tough times education must remain a top priority. It is the key to jobs, economic recovery, and our future.