With progressive policies under fire at the federal level, a group of Democratic state house members are pushing back by leaning in. Ahead of a virtual town hall Tuesday night, we talked with Durham representative Marcia Morey about the new Progressive House Caucus.
Justin Laidlaw
Justin Laidlaw is a reporter for the INDY, covering Durham. A Bull City native, he joined the staff in 2023 and previously wrote By The Horns, a blog about city council.
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Durham’s HEART Program Seeks Funding Boost to Operate 24/7
Durham’s popular alternative response program is asking for an extra $4 million in the upcoming city budget to provide overnight coverage. But the next frontier of HEART’s expansion may not be its last.
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Big Changes Coming to Durham City Departments
Durham city manager Bo Ferguson is shaking up the city’s organizational structure. Bigger changes include linking Public Safety, Parks and Recreation, Economic Development, and Homeless Services.
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Durham Is Launching a Loan Program to Build More ADUs
A loan program that will help property owners build accessory dwelling units is “one tool in the toolbox” for making a dent in Durham’s housing shortage.
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Derek Thompson Talks “Abundance” with Raleigh, Durham Mayors
Raleigh and Durham’s mayors, in a rare appearance together, joined the Atlantic journalist to discuss his new book and governing with the “Abundance” mindset under Trump.
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Planning Commission Votes against Durham Rescue Mission Rezoning
With few details about the Durham Rescue Mission’s plans to develop 2.5 acres near its East Durham campus, commissioners recommended the city council deny its rezoning request.
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Durham VA Nurses Rally Against Federal Cuts
Nurses and other employees at the Durham VA protested the Trump administration’s planned cuts to Veterans Affairs this week.
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What to Know about Durham County’s Recent Property Tax Revaluation
Some Durham County residents suffered sticker shock after receiving their updated property valuation in the mail last month. Property owners who want to appeal the newly assessed values have until June 16.
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Meet Durham’s New NCDOT Rep
Becca Gallas, NCDOT’s new Division 5 engineer, talks to the INDY about drone deliveries, reducing traffic fatalities, and navigating impasses between the city and the state.
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What Will It Take for Durham to Eliminate Traffic Deaths?
Durham’s Vision Zero coordinator presented recommendations to the city council for eliminating traffic deaths and serious injuries by 2045. Road safety advocates are frustrated with the pace of action.