In other words, legislators could budget nothing for raises in 2025-26, carving out $129 million in spending cap room in the fiscal year they need it most, and deliver retroactive raises in 2026 ...

Apr. 16—MAGGIE VALLEY — A recent meeting of Maggie Valley alderman and staff to discuss the town's 2025-26 fiscal year budget was short and to the point. Because of the lingering effects from ...