Plain English Summary
This bill appropriates $1 million in one-time funding from the state's General Fund to Forsyth County for a Cure Violence Program aimed at addressing violence in the Triad region. The funds become available starting July 1, 2026.
Arguments in Favor
Supporters argue that violence prevention programs like Cure Violence have shown success in reducing gun violence and homicides in other communities by using data-driven strategies and community intervention. They contend that investing in violence prevention saves lives, reduces healthcare costs, and improves public safety in the Triad region, and that directing funds to Forsyth County addresses a specific area of need.
Arguments Against
Opponents may argue that the bill provides only one-time, nonrecurring funding that may not sustain long-term violence prevention efforts, or that the $1 million could be better spent on other state priorities. Some may question whether a directed grant to one county is the most equitable approach compared to competitive grant processes, or whether the Cure Violence Program's effectiveness justifies this specific funding allocation.
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Sponsors
Cosponsors (10)
Representative · District 100
Representative · District 102
Representative · District 72
Representative · District 50
Representative · District 88
Representative · District 11
Representative · District 57
Representative · District 60
Representative · District 32
Representative · District 101