Why it matters: The State Health Plan, which covers nearly 750,000 North Carolinians, currently has a deficit of more than $500 million, and one estimate shows it could reach $1.4 billion by the ...

The Senate budget proposal includes funding for the State Health Plan and state employee benefits, praised by Treasurer Briner.

Millions of dollars in a new state budget proposal could allow for the return of GLP-1 coverage for some state employees.

Aggressive tax cuts and a 1.25% raise for most state employees are two main features of the NC Senate's 2025 budget proposal, which also includes $700 million for Hurricane Helene relief.