Gov. Perdue tells lawmakers to hurry up and pass a budget

Gov. Perdue tells lawmakers to hurry up and pass a budget (Added: July 02, 2009)

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Gov. Perdue tells lawmakers to hurry up and pass a budget

Lawmakers passed a temporary spending bill that gives them more time. But that is costing the state $5 million dollars a day until they approve the new budget.

By: WNCT Staff | WNCT
Published: July 02, 2009

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Wednesday was the first day of a new fiscal year, and there's still no state budget.

Governor Bev Perdue says it's time for lawmakers to pick up the pace.

Lawmakers are trying to close a $4.6 billion shortfall. Right now, they can't agree on a plan to bring in $1 billion in revenue for the new fiscal year.

Lawmakers passed a temporary spending bill that gives them more time. But that is costing the state $5 million dollars a day until they approve the new budget.

Wednesday Perdue said lawmakers should quit debating the small details and simply approve a budget quickly.

She told reporters, lawmakers shouldn't be bogged down over things that make state government function for its citizens.