Asheville Faces $30M Budget Gap, Tax Hikes Likely to Cover Shortfall
Asheville faces a $30M budget gap for fiscal 2026-27, driven by debt and rising costs, necessitating tax hikes.
January 14, 2026
Asheville faces a $30M budget gap for fiscal 2026-27, driven by debt and rising costs, necessitating tax hikes.
The Brookings report warns of AI’s risks in education, urging a balance between tech benefits and protecting students’ growth.
AI in education poses risks, such as cognitive decline, but offers benefits like aiding literacy. Balance is crucial.
Michigan universities have a $45B impact on the state economy, boosting jobs and spending, urging more education funds.
President Trump’s clash with Fed Chair Powell escalates into a DOJ probe, sparking GOP concerns over Fed independence.
A new Michigan law addresses dyslexia and literacy, emphasizing phonics in early grades and teacher training.
The University of Michigan Board of Regents will vote on a new president. Kent Syverud is the reported candidate.
Johnson & Johnson, a leading global healthcare company, has announced a significant expansion in North Carolina, committing to a multibillion-dollar investment in the City of Wilson. This move is projected to create up to 500 new jobs at a cutting-edge drug product manufacturing facility, focusing on the production of medicines
FWP detected Chronic Wasting Disease in 4 new districts in Montana since July 2025, with 433 positive tests from 8,574.
North Carolina’s unemployment rate stood at 3.8 percent in November 2025, according to the state’s latest seasonally adjusted statistics. This marks a slight increase from the previous year, while still remaining below the national unemployment rate of 4.6 percent. The data for October 2025 was not available due to a
The North Carolina Department of Commerce has allocated over $12 million in grants to eight local governments to bolster housing and public improvements for low- and moderate-income residents. These funds are part of the Community Development Block Grant – Neighborhood Revitalization (CDBG-NR) program, designed to support community development projects tailored
Montanans earning low wages gain from the state’s minimum wage hike, effective Jan. 1, 2024.
