Senate Bill 484, now awaiting Gov. Stein’s signature, ensures local occupancy tax revenues are used for tourism promotion and tourism-related projects, not general government services.

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Governor Josh Stein met with members of North Carolina’s Congressional delegation on Wednesday on Capitol Hill to urge them to appropriate more than $10 billion in additional funding for western North Carolina hurricane recovery. 

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A bill advancing in the General Assembly would clarify the intended use of tourism-related occupancy tax revenues, following a recent North Carolina Supreme Court ruling.

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NCTIA breaks down the recent NC Supreme Court ruling on occupancy taxes and explains why local tourism authorities still make funding decisions, each under its unique local law.

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NCTIA mourns the passing of Mikie Wall, a leisure travel specialist who significantly impacted NC's tourism economy.

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Legislative leaders announced a breakthrough state budget agreement that could bring greater stability for North Carolina’s tourism industry.

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North Carolina’s tourism economy reached new heights in 2025, with visitor spending reaching a record $37.2 billion statewide and supporting 231,000 jobs despite Hurricane Helene’s disruption.

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A new Senate bill won’t change school calendars yet, but it could set the stage for a major rethink of summer break and its impact on students, families and the State’s economy.

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The first week of the General Assembly’s short session offered something that has been in short supply on Jones Street: a tangible sign of compromise, agreement between the two chambers, and progress on a major appropriations issue. 

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The General Assembly is expected to settle unfinished business when the session begins next week.

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