Senate Bill 257
Coverage of Senate Bill 257 in the Nexus archive.
- New N.C. law forces Charlotte to overhaul contracting program
Charlotte has eliminated race- and gender-based contracting goals under a new state law, replacing them with a race- and gender-neutral framework. The law, passed by North Carolina Republicans over a Democratic governor's veto, also dissolved the state’s HUB certification program and impacts major projects like stadium renovations and infrastructure expansions.
- Monroe mayor criticizes CRTPO reversal, warns I-77 toll lane 'claw back' could jeopardize future projects
Monroe mayor criticizes CRTPO's reversal on a project and warns that a 'claw back' of the I-77 toll lane could harm future initiatives. A provision in Senate Bill 257 and the state budget allows CRTPO 90 days after the law takes effect to reinstate support for the project.
- Hunters, fishers get expanded privacy under new Louisiana laws
Louisiana lawmakers approved new privacy laws for hunters and fishers, exempting personal information related to hunting lotteries, fishing permits, and wildlife GPS data from public records. The laws, signed by Gov. Jeff Landry, take effect August 1 and aim to protect sensitive data while expanding hunting opportunities for non-residents.