North Carolina’s House Bill 130: Energy Choice/Solar Decommissioning Requirement - Now in Effect
Economic Development - THE NEWS & OBSERVER: NCInnovation won't get $1.4 billion, but new nonprofit still sees plenty in budget plan - NCInnovation, a new nonprofit that seeks to boost North Carolina’s economic...more
Economic Development - THE NEWS & OBSERVER: North Carolina is the only state with this economic incentive for esports. What to know. Through the North Carolina Esports Industry Grant Program, the state offers financial...more
Economic Development - THE NEWS & OBSERVER: North Hills' $1B 'Innovation District' is starting to take shape. What to know. North Hills’ new $1-billion innovation district is coming together. Roughly four years after...more
Economic Development - STREET INSIDER: Duke Energy awards $250,000 in grant funds to support economic development in North Carolina - The Duke Energy Foundation is awarding $250,000 in grant funds to the Economic...more
KTS Strategies brings years of experience providing clients in a diverse range of industries with comprehensive policy and advocacy advice before federal, state, and local agencies. In North Carolina, we advise local...more
It has been a busy week at the North Carolina General Assembly, as both chambers passed dozens of bills, addressing a range of issues, including healthcare and public school funding. Many committee meetings ran for an hour or...more
The General Assembly is on track to have a draft budget faster than almost any session in the recent past, according to House Speaker Tim Moore (R-Cleveland). Senior Appropriations Chairman and top House budget leader...more
Gov. Roy Cooper this week sent his budget recommendations to the General Assembly and the Senate passed the health care bill that would expand Medicaid coverage. Governor’s Budget Proposal - Gov. Cooper unveiled his...more
Economic Development - WRAL TECH WIRE: VinFast delays production of EVs in NC until 2025 - VinFast, the electric SUV maker out of Vietnam with a $4 billion commitment to open an factory in Chatham County, told WRAL News...more
Agriculture - STAR NEWS: Why the pearl in NC's agriculture industry is running into choppy waters - For an industry that brings so many environmental benefits and economic promise, North Carolina's oyster farmers have...more
Economic Development - GREENSBORO NEWS & RECORD: Gov. Cooper Announces $462.9 Million in Clean Water and Wastewater Infrastructure - Last week, Gov. Roy Cooper announced $462.9 million in funding for 249 infrastructure...more
Economic Development - WRAL TECH WIRE: North Carolina surges to No. 4 in nation for tech occupations, new report finds - North Carolina’s technology sector is a steadily growing engine for the state’s economy, the ninth...more
Economic Development - CHARLOTTE OBSERVER: Hendrick Motorsports plans $15M manufacturing expansion in Concord, creating 50 jobs - Hendrick Motorsports plans to build a 155,000-square-foot facility on its Concord campus,...more
Agriculture - THE NEWS & OBSERVER: Dozens of dead vultures found in Fuquay-Varina. Is avian flu spreading in NC? The mass deaths of the vultures is “almost certainly” due to the avian flu epidemic, said Mindy Wharton, a...more
Agriculture - THE CAROLINA JOURNAL: U.S. Appeals Court upholds union restrictions in 2017 N.C. Farm Act The 4th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals has ruled in favor of provisions in North Carolina’s 2017 Farm Act dealing with...more
This week, Governor Roy Cooper (D) spoke at the North Carolina Medium- and Heavy-Duty (MHD) Electric Vehicle State Policy Bootcamp and Showcase hosted by the Electrification Coalition to highlight the importance of...more
Agriculture - FOX 8: Turkeys will retire in North Carolina after 'pardon' from Biden - The National Thanksgiving Turkey, and his “wingman,” will be presented to President Joseph R. Biden Jr. at the White House on Nov....more
Agriculture - THE NEWS & OBSERVER: NC's Ruby the red spruce will be the US Capitol Christmas tree. Track her journey. The U.S. Forest Service almost found the answer Wednesday to the age-old riddle, “If a 78-foot...more
Economic Development - WRAL TECH WIRE: New flyExclusive expansion in Kinston to bring 200 more jobs to Eastern NC - There’s more investment, and more jobs, coming to Eastern North Carolina, as Kinston-based flyExclusive...more
Agriculture - THE CENTER SQUARE: North Carolina lawmakers hold hearing about right-to-repair issues with farm equipment - Farm equipment dealers, farmers, lawmakers and others testified on Wednesday about various...more
Economic Development - WWAY NEWS: Visitor spending increases in all 100 North Carolina counties- All 100 North Carolina counties saw in increase in tourism dollars, according to data released Wednesday by the North...more
Agriculture - WWAY: North Carolina one of 27 states USDA is partnering with to reduce childhood hunger - The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA), in partnership with states and territories across the country, is...more
Agriculture - MEAT+POULTRY: NC begins the fourth phase of meat, seafood grants - The fourth phase of the North Carolina Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services’ Increasing Meat Production, Efficiency and...more
After considering its provisions for 10 days as provided in the North Carolina Constitution, Gov. Roy Cooper signed the budget bill into law today. This is the second consecutive budget he has signed after vetoing prior...more
Economic Development - WBTV: Concord City Council approves economic development incentive for NASCAR expansion in Concord - Concord City Council voted Thursday to approve an economic development incentive for NASCAR to...more