Gov. Roy Cooper released his budger proposal that calls to spend $33.7 billion in the first year of the biennium and $33.64 billion in the second year.
Henderson County (Mar 16, 2023) - Gov. Roy Cooper unveiled what he called his “First in Opportunity” budget at a press conference Wednesday, proposing to spend $32.95 billion in the first year of the biennium and $34.23 billion in the second year. The budget keeps $7 billion in reserve and doesn’t raise taxes, but halts some planned tax cuts.