State Government Affairs
Governor Allows Regulatory Reform Act of 2025 to Become Law
Governor Allows Regulatory Reform Act of 2025 to Become Law From REBIC On October 6, 2025, Governor Josh Stein allowed House Bill 926 (Regulatory Reform Act of 2025) to become law without his signature. Although the Governor did not sign the measure, he took no action within the 10-day period prescribed by the North Carolina Constitution, thereby…
Read MoreCanopy Realtor® Association EXPO Publishes Podcast Link to Regional Growth Impact Panel Discussion
Canopy Realtor® Association EXPO Publishes Podcast Link to Regional Growth Impact Panel Discussion From REBIC You may have noticed the extra frequency of transportation conversations and many end up in our 2 For Tuesday articles. That’s because any proper land use discussion around residential or commercial development depends upon the successful expansion of good transportation…
Read MoreREBIC’s Matt Allen Reports Haywood City Wins, 1 Year After Helene’s Devastating Blow
REBIC’s Matt Allen Reports Haywood City Wins, 1 Year After Helene’s Devastating Blow From REBIC We’ve chosen to highlight two important stories that are intrinsically connected and highly relevant to our members. First, we recently invited Matthew Allen, J.D., into the REBIC family as an Area Advocacy Manager for Haywood, County NC. (In addition…
Read MoreREBIC – 2 for Tuesday | September 2, 2025
REBIC – 2 for Tuesday | September 2, 2025 Beginning October 6th, the City of Charlotte Commercial Zoning will no longer be conducting their review in Mecklenburg County’s Accela for R-TH projects. Instead, customers will need to submit a “Commercial Zoning Only Review” (CLTZR) application through the City of Charlotte’s Accela portal. The CLTZR carries a…
Read MoreNCDOT Seeks Industry Comments
NCDOT Seeks Industry Comments Driveway Permitting Checklist Review and forward feedback by September 2, 2025, to dan@melvinengineering.com, to submit on behalf of NAIOP members. Background: Zach Gardner is the new District Engineer for Mecklenburg. He has been directed by Division Engineer Felix Obregon to streamline driveway permits. A new Driveway Permitting Checklist will roll out…
Read MoreYou’re Invited: REBIC Event for Transportation Bill Next Steps
You’re Invited: REBIC Event for Transportation Bill Next Steps REBIC Presents: Transportation Bill Next Steps! Please RSVP to Rob Nanfelt, rob.nanfelt@rebic.com Monday, August 4th from 8:00am – 9:30am Location: Canopy Building, Ste 101, 1st Floor; 1120 Pearl Park Way, Charlotte, NC Why are we insisting you attend this important event? Because to be…
Read MoreTransportation Bill: What You Need to Know to Move This Forward
Transportation Bill: What You Need to Know to Move This Forward Cited from REBIC REBIC’s August 4th event, sponsored by McIntosh Law, will feature a panel of experts that will offer our members a clear road map for what to do next. But WE NEED YOU TO CONTACT YOUR MECKLENBURG COUNTY Commissioners. Go directly to the Meck website,…
Read MoreNorth Carolina is America’s Top State for Business in 2025, led by a strong workforce and economy
North Carolina is America’s Top State for Business in 2025, led by a strong workforce and economy With a solid economy, a world-class workforce, and a wealth of corporate hospitality, North Carolina is America’s Top State for Business in 2025. The Tar Heel State is on a roll. It captured top honors in the annual CNBC rankings in 2022 and 2023, and…
Read MoreNC House & Senate Put Final Touches on HB 948. Know What It Contains:
NC House & Senate Put Final Touches on HB 948. Know What It Contains: Courtesy of REBIC Late last week the House and Senate put the final touches on House Bill 948, The P.A.V.E. Act – Projects for Advancing Vehicle-Infrastructure Enhancements. This comes after more than five years of negotiations between community leaders, elected officials,…
Read MoreGov. Josh Stein Signs Landmark PAVE Act, Potentially Unlocking Historic Investment in Mecklenburg’s Transportation Future
Gov. Josh Stein Signs Landmark PAVE Act, Potentially Unlocking Historic Investment in Mecklenburg’s Transportation Future Gov. Josh Stein has officially signed House Bill 948, the Projects for Advancing Vehicle-Infrastructure Enhancements Act — known as the P.A.V.E. Act — into law. The P.A.V.E. Act received broad bipartisan support, signaling strong statewide recognition of the urgent need…
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