Early in the House's public hearing on the budget, most of the comments came from people representing various interest groups.
Childcare advocates, the AARP, a teacher's group and the Eastern Carolina Council on Aging had representatives speak in favor of more funding for their interests.
"When you make the cuts that you must make, please be mindful of not adding to the struggles that families are facing," said Melinda Lawrence, executive director of the N.C. Justice Center.
Two people said they were representing themselves. One spoke against the 287(g) program, which allows sheriffs to file immigration charges and another spoke on behalf on mental health funding.
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