RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — North Carolina’s forced annexation laws — praised by municipal leaders and often maligned by those whose land is being incorporated — could soon undergo a dramatic change that would allow property owners to block a transaction without a costly court battle.
Proposed legislation expected before a House committee Tuesday would prevent a town […]
Every time gas prices rise, someone calls for putting a limit on our state’s gas tax. This knee-jerk reaction is short-sighted and will ultimately hurt North Carolina.
The state gas tax has no impact on overall gas prices. Those prices are determined by supply and demand, and what the industry believes the market will bear. This […]
From Durham Mayor Bill Bell and Salisbury Mayor Susan Kluttz, chair and vice chair of the N.C. Metropolitan Mayors Coalition:
North Carolina’s redistricting process got underway yesterday with what was supposed to be a joint meeting of the State House and Senate redistricting committees. The House, however, was tied up in session working on a bill to address the State Health Plan when the 3:00 p.m. meeting was scheduled to start, and they did not […]
Because of growth during the past decade, New Hanover County is almost certain to be split between two state Senate districts as a result of the once-a-decade redrawing of state legislative districts.
“It’s going to […]
RALEIGH – State lawmakers are preparing for their decennial chore of redrawing the state’s political landscape.
Members of the Senate Redistricting Committee got an overview of what they can expect to be doing over the next couple of months as they, along with their House counterparts, will be mapping out 13 congressional districts, 50 state Senate […]
When Interstate 40 to Wilmington was completed, our local legislative delegation fought to keep billboards from cluttering the highway. Many of our cities and towns have adopted ordinances to protect trees – and, therefore, the beauty of their communities.
