Commissioners: Budget Adopted, Benson Crisis, State Policy Debates & Protest
Key Questions
What details are in the Johnston County budget that was adopted?
Commissioners approved a $434.9 million budget that reduces the tax rate by one cent, fully funds schools, and adds public safety positions. It was adopted for the fiscal year beginning July 1.
What prompted the protest over the Johnston County budget?
Dozens of residents protested outside the Johnston County Courthouse ahead of the vote, spotlighting concerns over budget cuts and HB 1089.
What does HB 1089 involve?
The bill creates a property tax moratorium and has passed the NC House. It is part of ongoing state policy debates affecting local governments.
What did the state audit reveal about unemployment fraud?
Audits found nearly $50 million in unemployment benefits fraud in North Carolina. The findings were released on Wednesday.
What other state bills are advancing that impact local government?
HB 958 on election overhaul has advanced, while a hospital reform bill lost transparency provisions. A Senate bill would cap nonprofit hospital CEO pay.
County approved $434.9M budget with tax rate cut, fully funds schools, adds public safety positions; Benson crisis continues; HB 1089 property tax moratorium passes House; home insurance affordability crisis; NC Senate race leans Democrat; encampment ban bill; hospital reform bill loses transparency. New: Protest over budget cuts and HB 1089; Election overhaul bill (HB 958) advances; State audit uncovers $47M unemployment fraud.