Republican lawmakers are asking Democratic Gov. Beverly Perdue to join them in a series of debates about the state budget. They’re also criticizing Democratic state budget writers for continuing to haggle over potential tax increases. GOP legislative leaders offered these comments during a July 7, 2009, news conference.
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NC budget allocated $48.9 million for farmland preservation
Almost $50 million has been allocated for farmland preservation, in the state budget.
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