“My budget is about opportunity. It’s about ensuring that if you work hard, where you come from will never limit how far you can go.”

“We’re the top state for business, economic development, and workforce development, and we announced more jobs here last year than any year in history.”

“Yet we are ranked 49th in the country in terms of how much we spend on each student’s education – even South Carolina and Mississippi are out-investing us.”

“My budget would raise teacher salaries to the highest in the Southeast, eliminate pay plateaus, and restore master’s pay.”

“Since January 1, 2025, we’ve announced more than 41,000 new jobs.”

“We must also ensure that our communities are safe and healthy.”