Business Alliance for a Sound Economy

Yesterday, the US House of Representatives voted 261-155 in FAVOR of HR1732 Regulatory Integrity Protection Act. This bill, co-sponsored by Rep. David Rouzer, forces the EPA to scrap their proposed rule change to the definition of the “Waters of the U.S.” and requires they engage stakeholders and local leaders before submitting a new rule change.

From WRAL-@NCCapitol: By Mark Binker RALEIGH, N.C. — The state House has voted 114-0 to curb transportation officials’ ability to set aside land for new highways without paying for it. A 1987 law known as the Map Act allows the Department of Transportation to draw corridors for future highways. Land that falls in that corridor

The town of Shallotte Planning Board will be voting on text amendments to their Unified Development Ordinance at their next meeting on April 14, 2015.  Amendments of interest include: -P&Z#15-001: UDO Text Amendment, Section 10-1, Table 10-2 Table of Permitted Uses:  Staff is seeking to modernize the list of current permitted uses. -P&Z#15-015: UDO Text

Sea-level rise remains an abstract concept in the minds of many. But the reality of the issue is likely to hit home sooner than many people think. It’s up to groups such as the N.C. Coastal Resources Commission to get the word out and provide information that helps the public understand what’s at stake without

Policies that encourage homeownership, keep insurance rates at affordable levels, and boost property values are vital for millions of working families. That’s why BASE supports the North Carolina Homeowners Alliance. It’s common sense. Fair insurance rates, tax policies that encourage homeownership, and community investments that preserve our state’s history are important to the property owners of