The North Carolina House has completed its work on amendments to the state budget for the next two years.
The House voted on about 40 potential changes during nearly nine hours of debate Tuesday. The House tentatively approved the budget by a 72-47 vote. The third reading on the entire $19 billion-plus spending package is expected Wednesday.
Debate on the amendments came as more than 2,000 teachers and their supporters held a rally across the state from the Legislative Building. They're worried that they could lose their jobs if a budget penned by the Republican majority becomes law. Democratic Gov. Beverly Perdue spoke at the rally and urged protesters to call legislators.
House Speaker Thom Tillis has said the number of potential job losses has been exaggerated by Democrats and their allies.
Debate on the amendments came as more than 2,000 teachers and their supporters held a rally across the state from the Legislative Building. They're worried that they could lose their jobs if a budget penned by the Republican majority becomes law. Democratic Gov. Beverly Perdue spoke at the rally and urged protesters to call legislators.
House Speaker Thom Tillis has said the number of potential job losses has been exaggerated by Democrats and their allies.
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