Gov. Cooper proposes millions for COVID-19 response, unemployment benefits

RALEIGH, N.C. — North Carolina has more than $900 million in the federal Coronavirus Relief funds from the federal CARES Act.

Governor Roy Cooper recommended a state budget he said will offer support for health care services, schools, colleges, and small businesses.

"Today I am sharing a recommended budget that offers Support for a Determined North Carolina," Cooper said.

"The budget I propose takes on the challenges of today while building for the promise of tomorrow. We have to rise to the occasion of this pandemic response now and focus on ways to emerge from this crisis stronger than before," Cooper said.

Our news partners at WFMY NEWS 2 has the full budget breakdown HERE

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