Opinion
Voters likely to approve tax limitation
Statewide levy limits aren’t new or weird. They’ve worked reasonably well in other places for decades. I strongly suspect they’ll work well in North Carolina, too.
News
NCDOI deal raises dwelling insurance 5% over 2 years
The NC Department of Insurance has reached an agreement with the NC Rate Bureau involving a rate increase for dwelling insurance.
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New FEMA funds target WNC recovery gaps
As western North Carolina approaches the 19-month anniversary of Hurricane Helene on April 27, a new infusion of federal disaster funding is highlighting both the progress made and the long road still ahead.
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Mailbox battles with USPS delay major developments in Triad
Inconsistent guidance by the US Postal Service on the mandate that all new housing developments use cluster box units rather than individual mailboxes has caused major headaches for Triad developers, according to Kim Phillips of the Triad Real Estate and Building Industry Coalition.
Opinion
On affordability, deeds trump words
To make housing more affordable, we must build more of it. Expand supply to meet demand, and prices will adjust accordingly.
Opinion
Why newcomers are choosing North Carolina
North Carolina is clearly doing something right in that environment, as evidenced by the National Taxpayer’s Union Foundation study.
News
NC House committee backs property tax limit amendment
Lawmakers advance constitutional amendment for levy limits, aiming to curb property tax growth and reshape how North Carolina restricts local revenue.
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Settlement talks delay NC dwelling insurance hike hearing
A hearing on a proposed average 68.3% rate hike in dwelling insurance across North Carolina scheduled for May 4 has now been pushed back to July 6, according to North Carolina Department of Insurance Commissioner Mike Causey.
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Study: NC gains a new resident every 7 minutes
NC is the third most popular destination state in the country, behind Texas and Florida. South Carolina and Tennessee round out the top five.
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State officials emphasize housing for formerly incarcerated people
The annual conference underscored the broader message that housing support is essential during the transition from incarceration back into society.
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Budd hosts new DHS chief, calls for greater FEMA efficiency
A central concern raised during the roundtable was the complexity of FEMA programs. Mullin signaled a willingness to revisit regulatory constraints where possible, particularly through administrative procedures.
Opinion
The solar tax break NC should reconsider
Only solar energy systems receive a substantial property tax abatement, while other forms of energy production do not. A sound tax system should strive for neutrality, not selective advantage.
