State budget allocates $133.9M for delayed JetZero project

The state has committed an additional $133.9 million to the JetZero project, a long-delayed initiative by an airplane manufacturer in Greensboro. This funding comes amid concerns over the project's timeline and cost overruns. The allocation underscores the state's commitment to bolstering its aerospace sector and creating high-tech jobs, despite the project's previous setbacks. The move could have significant implications for the local economy and the state's industrial strategy, signaling a bet on advanced manufacturing and technological innovation.