Gov Roy Cooper recently announced a statewide drive to collect classroom supplies for public schools Terry Stoops the John Locke Foundation's vice president for research examines Cooper's proposal and discusses a curious double standard about private companies profiting from public education North Carolina state government has been dealing with budget surpluses in recent years But State Treasurer Dale Folwell is highlighting a long-term budget challenge Folwell says unfunded liabilities for state retiree pension and health benefits will consume billions of dollars from the budget in the coming years Folwell wants to see structural changes that will help North Carolina deal
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