Stein signs PAVE Act into law, clearing major hurdle for Charlotte's transit future

Gov. Josh Stein signs transit bill into law

North Carolina Gov. Josh Stein signed the PAVE Act into law Tuesday morning.

'Easier, faster and better': Stein signs law aimed at improving NC government hiring process

The effort focuses on simplifying the application and hiring process, as well as adjusting experience required for certain roles across state agencies.

North Carolina gov. signs Mecklenburg County transit bill: What to know

PAVE Act hands power to local voters

Gov. Stein signs P.A.V.E. Act into law, paving the way for transit transformation in Mecklenburg County

MECKLENBURG COUNTY, N.C. (QUEEN CITY NEWS) -- Governor Stein officially signed six new bills into law on Tuesday morning, including one that could reshape transportation in Mecklenburg County for years to come. One of the most talked-about measures is House Bill 948, better known as the P.A.V.E. Act, short for Public Access to Valuable Equity. This legislation opens the door for a November ballot referendum, where Mecklenburg County voters will …

Stein signs PAVE Act into law, clearing major hurdle for Charlotte's transit future

North Carolina lawmakers approved the legislation quickly, which could allow voters to decide on Charlotte's transit future this November.

Former mayor endorses Mecklenburg transit plan

Anthony Foxx, who served two terms as Charlotte’s mayor before he was appointed U.S. transportation secretary under former President Barack Obama, has thrown his support behind Mecklenburg County’s transit plan. At the Sarah Stevenson Tuesday Forum, Foxx encouraged attendees to support the plan, which would increase the county’s sales tax to fund rail, bus and road projects. Fox said the transit plan could “transform this region.” “There is no p…