A bill to spend an additional $463 million on the state’s controversial private school voucher program over the next two years gained momentum Thursday, winning support in the state Senate. The bill was approved by a vote of 28-15 and will now return to the House for concurrence in Senate changes. Republican supporters of House Bill […] The post Bill to increase spending on private school vouchers scores key win in NC Senate appeared first on NC Newsline.
The North Carolina Senate Appropriations Committee on Wednesday approved a preferred committee substitute of House Bill 823 to add an extra $463.5 million over two years to the state’s controversial private school voucher program. Sen. Michael Lee, R-New Hanover, explained that $248 million of the $463.5 million will help to clear the wait list for […] The post Republican lawmakers back $463 million in additional spending on private school vouchers appeared first on NC Newsline.
Florida’s tax system was crowned the most “upside down” in the nation by researchers Tuesday as they released their latest study of each state’s tax code.