Legislative Updates

Property tax is the one resource within local governments’ control to fund essential services. Lawmakers are discussing limitations on it.

The regional format of our Town & State Dinner wrapped up this spring. Thank you to all our members and state legislators who joined us.

The 2026 Town & State Dinners, already underway, will again take on a regional format during the legislative short sessions, when schedules can limit legislators' time in Raleigh.

Local governments across the state, with their knowledge of regional context and tailored strategies for managed growth, are a vital part of North Carolina’s residential quality.

Wilmington Mayor Bill Saffo and Gov. Josh Stein urge against FEMA elimination, stressing federal support is essential for hurricane recovery and long-term resilience.

More than 400 League members and state legislators attended the League’s Town & State Dinner, held in Raleigh in late February. The event provides a chance for state and local leaders to break bread and discuss policy issues, further strengthening their relationships.