State spending was in the news this week.
The most-read posts on Under the Dome from last Sunday to noon today included gatherings with the contradictory goals of cutting spending and boosting state worker pay. Also, both state budget writers and an imprisoned legislator have less to spend.
1. Take Back Our State: More than 1,000 activists rally in front of the legislature to hear Bob Dole tell jokes and Pat McCrory keep the beat. But no rim shots.
2. Give Back Our Raises: More than 200 state workers rally at — wait for it — the legislature to ask for a 3 percent raise in the state budget. Talk about the beat of a different drummer.
3. Hands Off Our Pension: Meanwhile, a group representing state workers spends some of their money on a full-page ad in the N&O. Dome stays employed for another week.
4. Cut Back Our Spending: The taxman tells lawmakers they'll have $70 million less to spend. Good news for those at No. 1 above, bad news for those at No. 2?
5. Cut Back My Spending: Disgraced former House speaker Jim Black pays a $1 million fine for taking cash in bathrooms. He'll have to cut back at the prison commissary.
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