SVG Governor's Budget Recommendations Governor Stein's recommended budget adjustments for FY 2026-27 Budget Highlights Improving Public Education, Early Education, and Child Care Putting More Money in Working Families’ Pockets Building a Strong Economy and Workforce Keeping North Carolinians Safe and Healthy Modernizing Government Supporting State Employees How Taxpayers Fare Under the Recommended Budget Revenue SummaryBudget SummaryEducationGeneral GovernmentHealth and Human ServicesJustice and Public Safety Agriculture and Natural and Economic ResourcesTransportationCapital ImprovementsReservesRecommended Provisions Slide presentation from the budget release press conference 4/21/2026 Economic Outlook Demographic Outlook Helene Phase Three Budget Recommendations Governor Stein's Phase Three budget recommendations for Hurricane Helene recovery North Carolina Critial Needs Budget Governor Stein's recommendations for critical FY 2025-26 state budget needs On This Page Jump Links Off