Budget

Guilford County leaders are proposing the county’s lowest property tax rate in more than 20 years. But because property values have jumped so much, many homeowners would still see higher tax bills under the plan.

Forsyth County government officials and civic leaders addressed the federal government shutdown and its potential impact on nutrition assistance programs in Forsyth County at a press conference on Wednesday.

Part of the funding will support infrastructure improvements, as the city braces for growth tied to aviation manufacturer JetZero.

Commissioners did say they were willing to establish a payment plan for the school district to meet its more than $5 million in unpaid obligations to the county for school resource officers, nurses, fuel and lease payments.

The current proposed property tax rate increase would not be enough to fulfill the Alamance-Burlington School System's request for more funding.

Forsyth County commissioners reversed course Thursday and reinstated $1.5 million in community grant funding—along with a tax increase to pay for it. But some major nonprofits were still left out.

If approved, it would help fund additional services for residents.

The new interim superintendent, Catty Moore, has worked in public education for more than 30 years and is currently a member of the North Carolina State Board of Education. She also previously served as the superintendent of the Wake County Public School System.

The North Carolina House's reveal of its state government budget proposal makes plain the differences on taxes, salaries and job cuts between Republicans…

The proposal includes adjustments such as potential changes to the operating hours for the city's library and parks.