North Carolina governor Pat McCrory offered details on the 2016-2017 state budget that he is proposing.

“My budget invests dollars where they matter most by spending on key priorities that have the biggest impact on North Carolinians and their families,” McCrory said.

The budget makes an investment in education, giving teachers across the state a five percent pay increase.

It also will establishes a scholarship program by investing $2 million to attract 300 new, highly qualified math and science teachers to earn degrees and teach math and science in the state’s public schools.

“Our top budget priority this session is faculty and staff pay, and we are pleased that the Governor is proposing to invest in recruiting and retaining top faculty and to recognize the contributions of University employees,” said UNC System president Margaret Spellings.

McCrory has also stated he is pushing to get all North Carolina classrooms connected to Wi-Fi by 2018.

Overall, spending will be capped at $22.3 billion dollars, which would be a 2.8 percent increase from this year’s budget.

According to the governor’s office, there are no tax or fee increases in the budget.

“These investments build on our commitment to strengthen education, enhance public safety, improve the health of our citizens, build new roads that connect our communities, all while reforming government to make it more accountable and efficient,” McCrory said.

A full version of the budget is scheduled to be released Wednesday, April 27.

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