Wake Election Officials Censured for Counting Ballots of Three Dead N.C. Voters
State Board of Elections members found the Wake officials violated their duties when they counted early ballots from voters who died before Election Day in 2024.
Durham County Moves Toward Data Center Moratorium
County commissioners could vote on a moratorium as early as next month, joining the City of Durham in banning data center construction.
Amid Unprecedented Property Tax Revenue Shortfall, City of Durham Passes Budget
The $9 million shortfall, though small in comparison to the city’s final $767 million budget, was a point of consternation for council members and residents alike.
Q&A: What Deborah Ross Saw Inside the ICE Processing Facility in Cary
Ross recently toured the Cary ICE facility as part of a congressional oversight visit.
Following Pushback, Durham Expected to Restore Proposed Funding Cuts to Community Partners
The draft city budget had included close to $1 million in cuts for organizations the city partners with, like the DEAR program, West End Community Foundation, and the Durham DA’s Office. Officials now say they’ll change course.
How $4 Billion Came Off Durham’s Tax Rolls Last Year, Mostly Benefiting Corporate Landlords—and Blowing a Hole in the City Budget
An INDY investigation found that in an unprecedented and still-murky saga, a county board granted billions in property value reductions to landlords and companies like Blackstone. City leaders, banking on the tax revenue, didn’t know until April.
Durham County Commissioners Up DPS Funding—and Taxes to Pay for It—in Final Budget Vote
In a tight budget year, the county’s funding allotment for Durham Public Schools falls short of what the district requested, but gives classified workers a minimum wage bump.
More Politics & Government Coverage
Durham Seeks Funding to End Homelessness by 2031
A new plan would aim to place people experiencing homelessness in the city into housing within 30 days.
Raleigh’s Last Affordable Housing Bond Built or Preserved 2,500 Units. How Would the City Spend $100 Million More?
The city is putting a $101.5 million affordable housing bond on November ballots. Here’s a look at how the 2020 bond was spent, and how Raleigh would use another bond if approved.
No Primaries, Longer Terms for the Mayor: Durham Looks At Election Changes
The Durham City Council is having early discussions about a slate of changes to municipal elections that could save money and reshape Durham politics.
Proposed City of Durham Budget Is Full of “Trade-Offs”
Citing an unprecedented decline in revenue, the city manager’s budget draft maintains the property tax rate but reduces funding for partner organizations and skips some employee raises.
How Cary Spent $330,000 on Videos Taxpayers Were Never Meant to See
The highly produced films—which include a behind-the-scenes look at a surprise staff dance performance—offer a glimpse into Cary’s government under its former town manager, who resigned amid allegations of over-the-top spending.
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