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NC Counties Face $52M Food Stamp Gap | Durham News
North Carolina counties face a $52 million shortfall to keep food stamps running as the federal government slashes reimbursement from 75% to just 25%—and the state budget offers no relief. With no extra funds allocated, counties must choose between cutting vital services like trash pickup or finding creative ways to cover the gap, all while struggling under property tax limits that restrict their main revenue source. While the state invests in tech upgrades to fix payment errors, the core administrative costs remain unaddressed, leaving counties scrambling to keep essential programs alive…
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