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Hours before the new spending bill became public, Sen. Ralph Hise, a top Senate budget writer from Mitchell County, revealed to The News & Observer it would include spending for the State Highway Patrol and for step increase raises — which are based on longevity — at certain state agencies.
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The new spending bill will include spending for the State Highway Patrol and step increase raises - which are based on longevity - at certain state agencies, Sen. Ralph Hise, a top Senate budget writer from Mitchell County, told The N&O.
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