{"podcast":{"title":"Raleigh News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!","slug":"raleigh-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7564076","podcast_index_feed_id":7564076,"rss_url":"https://feeds.fastcast.ai/the-raleigh-daily-news-now.xml","website_url":"https://thednn.ai/","image_url":"https://image.fastcast.ai/podcasts/the-raleigh-daily-news-now.jpg","author":"The Daily News Now!","episode_count":2367,"summary":"Hosted by Corey with the Story, Raleigh News Today delivers daily coverage of everything happening in Raleigh with fast, focused updates on local news, government, business, public safety, weather, and the stories shaping the city. From economic growth to community developments, the show keeps you informed on what matters most across Raleigh. Each short episode highlights what matters most—including key updates, local trends, and stories shaping the city—produced by AI for speed, consistency, and clarity. Part of The Daily News Now network, Raleigh News Today is built for listeners who want reliable local news coverage in a quick, easy-to-digest format. Advertise on DNN: advertise@thednn.ai","last_synced_at":"2026-07-27T08:18:44.566641+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/raleigh-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7564076"},"episode":{"title":"NC Budget Passes Big Pay Raises | Raleigh News","slug":"nc-budget-passes-big-pay-raises-raleigh-news","published_at":"2026-06-30T17:05:38+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/raleigh-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7564076/nc-budget-passes-big-pay-raises-raleigh-news","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/raleigh-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7564076","url":"https://api.fastcast.ai/audio/5b4a97be-8220-43e5-8edf-7b5f5971fe5f.mp3","audio_url":"https://api.fastcast.ai/audio/5b4a97be-8220-43e5-8edf-7b5f5971fe5f.mp3","summary":"North Carolina’s long-delayed state budget is finally passing, delivering major pay boosts for teachers, state workers, law enforcement, and more — after a full year of negotiations. Starting teacher salaries jump from $41K to $48K, with average raises of 8% and top earners hitting $59K. All state workers get a 3% raise plus tiered bonuses: $1,750 for those earning $65K or less, $1,000 for higher earners. Law enforcement sees average 20% raises, with new pay scales for Highway Patrol and SBI agents. Retirees also get a 2.5% one-time bonus. The package also includes raises for university staff, community college workers, and even members of the General Assembly — a sweeping boost to public sector pay across the board. Listen in comfort: Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn Advertise on DNN: advertise@thednn.ai This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to feedback@thednn.ai. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/44962b4d8b6c05e8","meta_description":"North Carolina’s long-delayed state budget is finally passing, delivering major pay boosts for teachers, state workers, law enforcement, and more — after…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":114,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/raleigh-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7564076/episodes/nc-budget-passes-big-pay-raises-raleigh-news/transcription-requests","description":"Idempotently request low-priority transcript generation for this episode."},{"name":"read_markdown","method":"GET","url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/raleigh-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7564076/nc-budget-passes-big-pay-raises-raleigh-news.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}