Vice Chair Leigh Altman criticized a provision in the new state budget during a Mecklenburg Board of County Commissioners meeting Wednesday, arguing it could unlawfully undermine local transportation decision-making related to the controversial I-77 toll lanes project.
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Gov. Josh Stein says he'll veto a bill that would shorten the early voting period in primaries. The change to early voting is part of a wide-ranging elections bill that passed the House Tuesday night along party lines.
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North Carolina Attorney General Jeff Jackson has joined a second lawsuit challenging federal tariffs imposed on imports from dozens of countries.Jackson said the permanent tariffs on imports from 80 countries exceed the administration's legal authority. He argued the tariffs could increase costs for North Carolina households by about $1,100 per year.Jackson also warned that businesses could face layoffs and lower profits as a result of the tariffs.The lawsuit was filed by attorneys general from 22 other states, along with the governors of Kentucky and Pennsylvania.
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Charlotte City Council is preparing to consider new regulations governing e-bikes and similar vehicles after concerns from police and city leaders about how some of the vehicles are classified and used.
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Charlotte FC opened its Leagues Cup campaign Tuesday night with a 3-0 victory over Mexico's Pumas at Bank of America Stadium.
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Early voting is underway in South Carolina's Republican special primary for the U.S. Senate, and the Silfab Solar plant in Fort Mill became a point of contention during a debate Tuesday night near Charleston.
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The news comes after the House Ethics Committee recommended Edwards be censured for inappropriate conduct toward two female staffers.
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House Republicans on Tuesday decided against holding a vote on controversial legislation that would ban most hemp and THC products.
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Residents packed a Mooresville Board of Commissioners meeting Monday to protest a planned mosque off Brawley School Road.
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Five Republican candidates seeking South Carolina’s U.S. Senate seat met for a debate Monday night in Columbia.
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The city of Charlotte may have to repay the DOT more than $60 million in design costs if it rejects the I-77 toll lanes.