Forsyth County manager proposes $581M budget with property tax increase
The largest spending increase for the county under the proposed budget is for schools, with a $6.7 million year-over-year bump.
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Proposed Winston-Salem city budget calls for property tax hikes and fee increases
Under the proposal, motor vehicle fees would double and the property tax rate would increase by about 6 cents for every $100 in value.
Greensboro interim city manager proposes $802M budget
The city of Greensboro's proposed budget includes raising the minimum wage for employees and increasing starting salaries for police and firefighters.
Guilford County School Board requests quarter-cent sales tax ballot referendum to increase educator pay
Guilford County Schools officials voiced concerns about the county manager’s proposed budget at a meeting on Tuesday. Without more funding, they say the district stands to fall behind on teacher pay, facilities maintenance and more.
Guilford County manager proposes $831M budget
The budget includes no property tax increase and funding for several new positions, including social service workers to handle reports of abuse or neglect.
WS/FCS proposed budget calls for $20M increase in local funds
The proposed budget for Winston-Salem/Forsyth County Schools prioritizes core instruction, mental health services and increases to teacher supplements. But the district will need millions more in local funding to make that happen.
UNC Greensboro administrators announce proposed program cuts
Physics, anthropology, and religious studies are included in the undergraduate programs that may be eliminated at the University of North Carolina at Greensboro. As WFDD’s David Ford reports, university officials released its list of courses on the chopping block amid budget woes.
WS/FCS school board to develop budget priorities as some federal funds expire
The Winston-Salem/Forsyth County Board of Education is beginning work on the district’s budget for next year.
Medicaid expansion to begin soon in North Carolina as governor decides to let budget bill become law
North Carolina Gov. Roy Cooper announced Friday he would let the state budget bill coming to his desk become law without his signature, opening the way for Medicaid coverage for 600,000 low-income adults, with some receiving the government health insurance soon.
North Carolina legislature gives initial OK to budget, which also would start Medicaid expansion
The Republican-controlled General Assembly gave initial approval Thursday to a long-delayed North Carolina budget that speeds up individual income tax cuts, broadens private-school scholarships to all K-12 children and initiates other right-leaning changes.