North Carolina Gov. Josh Stein signed into law on Wednesday a stopgap spending measure while lawmakers remain in a state budget impasse. But he vetoed legislation that would direct state participation in a yet-implemented federal tax credit program to boost school-choice options,

Gov. Josh Stein vetoed a bill that would allow North Carolina taxpayers to claim a tax credit for donations to nonprofits that hand out school scholarships. The legislature passed House bill 87 last week,

North Carolina Gov. Josh Stein said the stopgap spending bill “keeps the lights on.” Here’s what it means for raises for teachers and employees.