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A property tax dispute in Guilford County has reached the NC Senate, and it could change how Greensboro's borders are drawn.

House Bill 58 started out at as one page, only affecting local government term limits for the small town of Kittrell. But since going to the Senate a few weeks ago, a number of additions have been made, changing election processes for five counties — in some cases, despite the wishes of the local officials who live there.

Forsyth County is asking state lawmakers for help after a real-life case raised unexpected legal questions.

The list contains 18 requests. Some of them are monetary, like providing $5 million to Guilford County Schools to sustain a high-dosage tutoring program, where tutors meet with students in small groups multiple times a week.

As of the first week of January, the state has disbursed about $124 million in private school vouchers, also known as Opportunity Scholarships, for the 2024-2025 school year.

As of the first week of January, the state has disbursed about $124 million in private school vouchers, also known as Opportunity Scholarships, for the 2024-2025 school year.

Winston-Salem/Forsyth County school board members and district leaders met with local legislators this week. But while education officials pitched the need for statewide systemic change, representatives said they were there to talk money — not philosophy.

Currently Berger's deputy chief of staff for policy and budget, Kolt Ulm joined Berger's office in 2013 and has held a number of positions.

Saine, who joined the House in 2011, rose through the chamber's ranks as the GOP tightened its electoral grip on the General Assembly.

Rep. Clemmons is resigning from her position to take a job in the University of North Carolina system.