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Rocky Mount makes ‘steady improvements’ on financial goals
The Local Government Commission agreed in April to postpone a state takeover of Rocky Mount’s finances contingent on the city complying with specific requirements.
Opinion
Social Security insolvency would be a disaster for NC seniors
In our latest CJ Poll, one of the highest concerns among voters was Social Security and Medicare, the two behemoth entitlement programs that seniors rely on after retirement.
News
Stein backs budget framework, pushes for more spending
As the General Assembly gets ready to come back to Raleigh next week, Democratic Gov. Josh Stein said that while the budget framework the General Assembly created is a step in the right direction, he said he would like to see the actual budget go further when it comes to compensating public servants who "do the people’s business."
News
Stein warns against lowering NC income tax cap
Gov. Josh Stein is calling a proposed constitutional amendment to lower the state’s constitutional income tax cap from 7% to 3.5% "a con, a cynical shell game and a millionaire protection cap" that will only hurt the average North Carolinian and benefit the wealthy.
Opinion
Broken clocks and corporate tax incentives
As data centers multiply and the debate about their unique demands on power and other resources develops, communities are rightly pausing to ask whether such incentives make sense.
News
Property tax levy limit amendment heads to voters in November
A March CJ poll found that 76.8% say their property taxes are a burden on their household budget, and 73.2% would support an amendment to the NC Constitution that would require limits on local government property tax increases.
Opinion
Budget deal sets up a busy week
As lawmakers finalize the details of that budget, I hope they take one more factor into consideration: NC is not adequately prepared for another natural or economic disaster.
News
NC revenue boost strengthens GOP tax-cut case
North Carolina’s latest revenue forecast projects $2.6 billion more than budgeted, fueling debate over tax cuts, spending, and fiscal caution.
News
Senate GOP proposes ballot measure to lower income tax cap to 3.5%
North Carolina voters could decide in 2026 whether to lower the state income tax cap from 7% to 3.5%.
News
NC bill would create tax deduction for prescription drug costs
NC House committee advances bill creating tax deduction for up to $5,000 in out-of-pocket prescription drug costs.
News
NC Senate bill would limit Rocky Mount use of utility revenue
Raleigh lawmakers target Rocky Mount’s electric fund transfers amid audit fallout and concerns over utility rates and city financial management.
News
Rocky Mount reports progress on financial recovery efforts
LGC officials received an update from Rocky Mount officials on the city’s progress in gaining better control of its finances.
