Legislators Advance PFAS, Environmental Bills
State lawmakers have recently filed numerous environmental policy bills, including proposed new regulation of per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances.
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Legislative Action On GenX, PFAS Still On Hold
Although GenX remains in the Cape Fear region’s drinking water supply, the legislature has taken a nearly yearlong pause in addressing the problem.
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Bills Would Extend Towns’ Marine Authority
Rep. Bob Steinburg has introduced legislation to give Manteo authority to address navigational needs and regulate anchoring and mooring of vessels within its waters.
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NC Environmental Policy Talks Mostly Secret
In recognition of Sunshine Week, the annual celebration of access to public information, our Kirk Ross examines how the people’s work too often happens behind closed doors in Raleigh.
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Legislators Preview New Shellfish Bill
Rep. Pat McElraft and Sen. Norm Sanderson told attendees at the annual Oyster Summit in Raleigh they plan to introduce legislation that addresses conflicts related to the state’s shellfish leasing program.
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Health, Environment Central In Cooper’s Plan
Gov. Roy Cooper unveiled his proposed 2019-20 budget this week, a spending plan that would among other things overhaul water and sewer infrastructure across the state and upgrade DEQ labs.
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Local Taxes Could Fund Storm Repairs, Inlets
Legislators included new ways to raise cash for coastal towns’ storm-related expenses and infrastructure needs, such as local-option sales taxes, in a spate of bills filed in recent days.
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Cooper Testifies on Climate Change
Gov. Roy Cooper testified Wednesday before the House Natural Resources Committee, repeatedly stressing that now is the time to act on climate change.
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Reckoning with Climate Change Ahead
In the wake of Hurricane Florence, the North Carolina General Assembly has given more attention to climate change, though some legislators remain skeptical.
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Florence’s Toll: Room Tax Revenues In Focus
The loss of hotel and motel rooms, rental cottages and condos from Hurricane Florence damage has yet to become clear as North Carolina beach town officials begin their annual budget process.
