In Henry County, a new $231.5 million budget was approved earlier this month, with a new real estate tax rate of 50 cents per $100. The city of Martinsville will hold a public hearing next week on its proposed $122 million budget, which includes a 9-cent real estate increase. Patrick County has approved its 74.2 million budget, which is $71,000 in the black for the upcoming year.
Local budgets push forward
