Republican legislators file bill for Charlotte transportation sales tax referendum
A long-awaited bill that would allow Mecklenburg County voters to vote on a one-cent sales tax increase for transportation has been filed in the state Senate.
NC: Mecklenburg reaches ‘inflection point’ as NC legislators file transportation tax bill
Charlotte’s plan to overhaul the region’s transportation system and sway a skeptical legislature officially began Monday when a trio of prominent Republican senators filed a
Transit momentum: Newly filed bill would allow sales tax increase for transit
Plans call for the creation of a new regional transit authority to determine and oversee funding decisions as a result of the new sales tax. The creation of this authority isn’t included in the bill but is expected to be added in or introduced in a separate bill in the future.
North Carolina legislators file Mecklenburg County transit bill
Three North Carolina legislators have officially introduced a bill for Mecklenburg County to put a 1-cent sales tax increase on the 2025 election ballot. Why it matters: This is the furthest Charlotte has gotten in making its transit dreams a reality in five years and marks a significant milestone.
Mecklenburg County's proposed transit funding lands in the NC Senate
Senate Bill 145, filed Monday, must be approved by lawmakers before voters cast ballots. The sales tax increase would fund years of transit expansion.
Mecklenburg transit referendum takes big step forward with NC legislative move
Three state senators today filed a bill seeking approval for a sales tax referendum in Mecklenburg County that would generate $19.4 billion for transit and roads projects. The bill’s sponsors, all Republicans,
Mecklenburg County residents to weigh in on future budget before survey deadline
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CMS warns federal cuts could imperil school lunches, services for students with disabilities
The Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools Board of Education is concerned about a federal budget proposal that might impact Medicaid.
CMPD: 2 charged in fatal stabbing at Charlotte Transit Center
Two suspects have been charged in connection with a fatal stabbing at Charlotte Transit Center last week. According to the ...
Mecklenburg County hosts second annual Career Expo to connect job seekers with employers
Job seekers in Mecklenburg County have a major opportunity Tuesday as the county hosts its second annual Career Expo. The ...
These five Mecklenburg County homes sold for $5M+ in January
Five homes in Mecklenburg County carried a price tag of at least $5 million when they sold in January.
Mecklenburg sheriff says he notified ICE about undocumented man. ICE never showed up.
A Honduran national’s release from the Mecklenburg County jail drew criticism from ICE. But ICE never picked the man up.
Huntersville carjacking suspect found hiding under mattress by Mecklenburg County deputies
A man was arrested after being found under a mattress, according to officials with the Mecklenburg County Sheriff’s Office.
CMS superintendent responds to how district handled shooting threats
The superintendent of Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools sent a letter and video apologizing to all parents and teachers in the ...
Charlotte-Mecklenburg police arrest man who threatened several mass school shootings
A Charlotte man is in jail on allegations that he made mass shooting threats against local schools, according to court ...