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Re-ref Com On Appropriations/Base Budget2026-04-30

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No floor votes recorded.

Plain Language Summary

This bill appropriates $1 million in state funding for the 2026-2027 fiscal year to Forsyth County for a Cure Violence program aimed at addressing violence in the Triad region. The funds are nonrecurring, meaning they are a one-time allocation rather than ongoing budget commitments.

Arguments in Favor

• •Supporters argue that this bill provides needed resources to address violence in the Triad area through an evidence-based public health approach.
• •The Cure Violence program is designed to interrupt violence cycles and reduce crime, potentially saving lives and reducing emergency response costs.
• •Advocates contend that targeted state investment in violence prevention demonstrates commitment to community safety and public health.

Arguments Against

• •Opponents may question whether $1 million in nonrecurring funds is sufficient for sustained impact or whether the money represents an inefficient use of state resources.
• •Some argue that violence prevention is primarily a local responsibility and that one-time grants create expectations without long-term funding stability.
• •Others may express concerns about whether the Cure Violence model is the most effective violence reduction strategy compared to alternative approaches.