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School finance should not be complicated. Our states need a system that ties funding to students and guarantees accountability, transparency, and flexibility.

In 2022, North Carolina spent $16.7 billion in state, federal, and local funds on its public schools. Those funds were distributed to local schools using 50 different funding formulas. People frequently focus on how much money was distributed, which is important. Equally important, however, is to evaluate how that money is distributed. In recent years,

Attorney General Gentner Drummond has issued an opinion regarding the Grand River Dam Authority, but capacity questions linger on GRDA bonds.

NEW HANOVER COUNTY — Budget season persists at the local and state level; top of mind for many leaders is education funding. Sen. Michael Lee (R-New Hanover)…

The Secretary of State’s Office found divided authority on water issues in Oregon and a lack of funding and cooperation among agencies.

As of Wednesday morning, no Democrats had yet filed to run for the office.

Opinion: Clackamas free clinic underscores need for reform, Local Opinion, Clackamas local Opinion, Breaking Opinion alerts for Clackamas city.

Opinion: Clackamas free clinic underscores need for reform, Local Opinion, Clackamas local Opinion, Breaking Opinion alerts for Clackamas city.