North Carolina Governor Roy Cooper signed the proposed FY22 NC State Budget into law recently. How does this budget specifically impact Watauga County?

This week's Mind Your Business features NC Senator Deanna Ballard, who represents Watauga County in the State legislature, and was very involved in crafting this year's spending plan. Hear details about what this budget means on a State-wide level in terms of allocations and savings plans for the year ahead. We'll also hear about budget impacts for State employees and educators as well as the allocations for numerous Watauga County agencies and interests.

Mind Your Business is produced weekly by the Boone Area Chamber of Commerce in partnership with High Country Radio.

This podcast is sponsored by Appalachian Commercial Real Estate, providing sales, leasing, consulting, and appraisal services to users of commercial real estate in the High Country.