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Re-ref Com On Appropriations/Base Budget2026-04-29

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Plain Language Summary

This bill appropriates $3 million in state funds to the Town of Grifton for designing and building projects to reduce flood damage and improve community resilience. The money is available for the 2026-2027 fiscal year and takes effect July 1, 2026.

Arguments in Favor

• •Supporters argue that Grifton faces significant flood risks and needs state support to implement protective infrastructure like levees, drainage systems, or elevated structures.
• •This investment protects residents' homes and businesses, supports economic stability, and may reduce future disaster recovery costs by preventing flood damage before it occurs.

Arguments Against

• •Opponents may question whether $3 million is the most efficient use of limited state budget resources, or whether the town should use local funding or federal disaster assistance programs instead.
• •Some may argue that directing funds to a specific town sets a precedent for similar requests from other flood-prone communities across North Carolina.