State lawmakers released a long-overdue state budget proposal Monday, promising massive infrastructure investments, raises for state employees and an income tax cut.

Votes are scheduled for this week, formally sending the two-year spending plan to Gov. Roy Cooper, who can let it become law or further extend a fight that submarined the past two full budget plans, delaying projects and raises across state government.

The bill includes 2.5% annual salary increases for state employees and teachers, plus multi-tiered bonuses giving most employees another $1,500 and teachers up to another $2,800.

North Carolina House Speaker Tim Moore talked with WCNC Charlotte about what this budget will mean for the state.

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