House passes its version of state budget; talks with Senate start next week
WNC House delegation splits along partisan lines, but budget amendment to boost rural development funding gains narrow passage.…more
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Crime and Justice
Overhaul of child welfare system getting bipartisan support
Bill would reconfigure child welfare agencies away from counties, creating 30 regional agencies, with increased state oversight and accountability.…more
Senate bill would strip towns of ability to regulate towing and booting
Consumer protections against predatory booting in Boone and elsewhere would be scrapped. Senator says protections still could be added to bill.…more
Feds charge Tryon town officials in alleged fraud scheme
Indictment accuses Tryon commissioner of extorting stolen funds from fire chief who also served as town manager. Commissioner already has federal record.…more
Appellate judges order Transylvania to rehire Child Protective Services supervisor despite misconduct
Testimony describes horrible DHHS review of Child Protective Services under Renee Crocker. Judges say county still couldn’t fire her. County weighs options.…more
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