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Rep. Davis opposed to Trump budget proposal that will unlock tax cuts, border funding, energy priorities

By Durham Reporter | Apr 13, 2025

On April 10, 2025, the U.S. House of Representatives approved a Trump-backed budget resolution that sets the stage for tax cuts, increasing funding for defense and border security, and energy policies.

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Durham County: Residents received $542.55 million per capita from Medicaid transfers in 2022

By Durham Reporter | Apr 13, 2025

In 2022, Medicaid transfers made up 2.8% of income in Durham County, providing an average of $1,631 per capita to residents.

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Durham Reporter area weekly mass times

By Durham Reporter | Apr 12, 2025

The following parishes in the Durham Reporter coverage area hold weekly mass at these designated times.

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Foushee's statements address concern over federal scientists and airport inefficiencies

By Durham Reporter | Apr 11, 2025

Congresswoman Valerie Foushee of North Carolina's 4th District addresses airport inefficiencies, federal scientists' job insecurities, and legal issues surrounding Elon Musk in recent statements.

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Valerie Foushee discusses SAVE ACT, student achievements, and science funding

By Durham Reporter | Apr 10, 2025

Congresswoman Valerie Foushee, in a series of posts on April 10, 2025, outlined her positions on the SAVE ACT, engagements with educational programs, and discussions on science funding.

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Study finds immunotherapy timing impacts brain inflammation risk in cancer treatments

By Durham Reporter | Apr 9, 2025

Therapies designed to harness the body's immune system have significantly enhanced survival rates for cancer patients, yet they pose potential risks for those whose cancer has metastasized to the brain.

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Congresswoman Valerie Foushee addresses visa and healthcare issues in North Carolina

By Durham Reporter | Apr 9, 2025

On April 9, 2025, Congresswoman Valerie Foushee raised alarms over the treatment of international students and potential cuts to healthcare services in North Carolina's 4th District.

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Durham County Commissioners to hold regular meeting on April 14, 2025

By Durham Reporter | Apr 9, 2025

The Durham Board of County Commissioners (BOCC) will convene for a Regular Session meeting on April 14, 2025, at 7 p.m. This session will occur in person at the Commissioners’ Chambers, situated on the second floor of the Administration I Building...

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4,138 H-1B petitions filed by employers in Durham Reporter publication area during 2024

By Durham Reporter | Apr 8, 2025

Employers based in the Durham Reporter publication area submitted 4,138 H-1B petitions during 2024, according to data provided by the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services via the H-1B Employer Data Hub.

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Valerie Foushee advocates for extreme heat mitigation and pay equity

By Durham Reporter | Apr 8, 2025

Congresswoman Valerie Foushee addresses climate change and pay equity issues via social media posts on April 7 and April 8, 2025.

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Valerie Foushee's tweets address service, outreach, and policy concerns in North Carolina

By Durham Reporter | Apr 8, 2025

Congresswoman Valerie Foushee announced mobile office hours, criticized a visa policy, and addressed workforce cuts on April 8, 2025.

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Durham County hosts Second Chance Month activities for community reintegration

By Durham Reporter | Apr 8, 2025

The Durham County Justice Services Department, alongside the Durham Local Reentry Council, is actively participating in a series of events throughout April to celebrate Second Chance Month in Durham County.

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Durham County to close most offices for Good Friday holiday on April 18

By Durham Reporter | Apr 7, 2025

Durham County Government has announced the closure of most of its offices on April 18, 2025, in observance of the Good Friday holiday.

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Durham County Library celebrates fifth annual Library Fest with safety measures

By Durham Reporter | Apr 7, 2025

Durham, North Carolina is currently hosting the fifth annual Library Fest organized by the Durham County Library.

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Durham Reporter publication area records 5 H-1B petitions from employers classified under Wholesale Trade industry during 2024

By Durham Reporter | Apr 6, 2025

Employers classified under the Wholesale Trade industry based in the Durham Reporter publication area submitted five H-1B petitions during 2024, according to data provided by the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services via the H-1B Employer Data Hub.

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Durham Reporter area weekly mass times

By Durham Reporter | Apr 5, 2025

The following parishes in the Durham Reporter coverage area hold weekly mass at these designated times.

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Trump says he’ll sign bill to block national fracking ban opposed by Rep. Don Davis

By Durham Reporter | Apr 4, 2025

U.S. President Donald Trump (R) said he will sign a bill that would block bans on fracking.

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Valerie Foushee critiques NASA compliance and promotes student art competition

By Durham Reporter | Apr 4, 2025

Valerie Foushee, a U.S. Congresswoman from North Carolina, raised concerns on April 3 and April 4, 2025, about issues ranging from workforce reductions at NASA to veterans' services impact and an art competition.

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Household hazardous waste collection scheduled for May in Durham County

By Durham Reporter | Apr 4, 2025

Durham County's Solid Waste Division plans to hold a Household Hazardous Waste collection event on May 17.

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Durham County saw 7.4% increase in transfer dependency percentage since 1970 as of 2022

By Durham Reporter | Apr 4, 2025

In 2022, government transfers made up 15.3% of income in Durham County, a 7.4% rise from 7.9% in 1970, according to information from the Economic Innovation Group.