Politics & Government

The dispute comes months after residents voiced concerns about the Boonville Fire Department's response times.

The tax rate increase comes as officials look to pay for growing expenses and get ahead of legislation that could threaten the town charter.

The NCDHHS Zoom meeting discussed the potential impacts of proposed Medicaid and SNAP cuts on North Carolina. Secretary Dev Sangvai emphasized the severe cuts, including North Carolina potentially covering $700 million annually for SNAP benefits and $420 million for administrative costs. Deputy Secretary Jay Ludlum detailed the potential $40 billion loss in federal funding for Medicaid over 10 years, affecting rural hospitals and communities. And Governor Stein urged lawmakers to oppose the cuts, citing the critical role of SNAP and Medicaid in North Carolina's health and economy.

The roll call of Republican senators in the U.S. Congress who have called it quits, rather than endure a political career sideways with President Donald Trump, is long, notable — and apparently, still growing.

Halford has served in the role since 2021.

Republican Sen. Thom Tillis of North Carolina said Sunday he will not seek reelection next year, a day after announcing his opposition to President Donald Trump’s tax breaks and spending cuts package because of its reductions to health care programs.

If approved, money collected from the tax would go toward teacher salary supplements, among other things.

The North Carolina legislature wrapped up the chief portion of its annual session Thursday, passing another Hurricane Helene aid package this week after Republican majorities pushed through divisive bills to eliminate diversity, equity and inclusion programs and target transgender rights.

North Carolina trial judges issued a mixed ruling Tuesday for Democratic Gov.

The move addresses a Republican concern featured in a protracted legal fight over a state Supreme Court seat and a recent U.S. Justice Department lawsuit.