Polk County changes ARPA plans to reassign dollars with greater flexibility and boost investment in broadband. Other NC local governments say delay in clarifying federal rules affected them as well.
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City of Brevard sues HCA, alleges predatory tactics to monopolize health care market
Lawsuit accuses HCA of undermining health care services and driving up prices in several Western NC counties.
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Seasonal workers for one NC city could see minimum wage rise to $15 per hour
Fayetteville City Council deliberates over proposed budget, to be voted on later this month following public hearing.
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Cumberland budget talks focus on labor issues
Amid rising prices and low retention rates for county employees, a 4% cost-of-living raise included in proposed Cumberland County budget.
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A good problem to have: Managing the ARPA windfall in a small NC county
Madison County’s ARPA manager says his job could wind down soon based on most uses of ARPA funds, but using them for broadband complicates things.