One-Cent Transit Sales Tax Headed to Gov. Stein's Desk. How Charlotte Is Preparing.

Cotham’s transportation bill advances in Raleigh. Will Mecklenburg back plan?

Some Mecklenburg leaders still skeptical about Charlotte’s transit plan as Tricia Cotham’s bill to allow a sales tax referendum gains speed in NC legislature.

After Mecklenburg County's transportation bill passes Senate, do Charlotte residents support the tax hike?

CHARLOTTE, N.C. (QUEEN CITY NEWS) -- Mecklenburg County's transportation bill, also known as the P.A.V.E Act, is on the governor's desk awaiting his signature. It will then be up to local leaders to garner support of the one-cent transit sales tax. Gov. Josh Stein is reviewing the P.A.V.E Act now and will have 10 days to take action on it. After getting his approval, it's going to be all hands on deck for Mecklenburg County officials, who have b…

Mecklenburg’s transportation tax bill passes NC legislature. Gov. Stein is next

Charlotte’s efforts to overhaul the region’s transportation system are nearly in the hands of Mecklenburg County voters after key legislation made it through the North Carolina General Assembly. Rep. Tricia Cotham’s House Bill 948 — a proposal to allow a…

One-cent transit sales tax headed to Gov. Stein's desk. How Charlotte is preparing.

If approved by voters, the revenue would fund future transit projects, including the Red Line light rail expansion.

Charlotte transit bill clears major hurdle, one step from governor’s desk

House Bill 948, once given 50-50 odds to even be heard, has now passed both chambers of the General Assembly overwhelmingly.

NC House sends slate of bills to governor’s desk

The North Carolina House gave final approval to a series of wide-ranging policy bills on Tuesday, clearing the way for them to go to Gov. Josh Stein’s desk. The legislation addresses health-care staffing, education reforms, insurance regulations, EMS workers’ use of pepper spray, and state government oversight, among other issues. Healthcare Workforce Reforms (HB 67)House Bill 67 passed unanimously in a 109-0 vote. The bill combined health-care …