More North Carolina school districts are choosing to ignore the state's school calendar law, raising an important question about respect for the rule of law and who has the authority to change it.

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North Carolina's tourism industry scored major legislative wins this session, securing Visit NC funding, infrastructure investments, and stronger support for destination marketing across the state.

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Western NC receives a significant infusion of cash from the US Economic Development Administration. 

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Governor Josh Stein returned to western North Carolina this week to highlight Hurricane Helene recovery efforts and encourage visitors to explore the region, reinforcing tourism's vital role in supporting local businesses and communities.

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North Carolina earned CNBC's No. 2 ranking among America's Top States for Business in 2026, its sixth straight year in the top two, highlighting the state's No. 1 economy and the strong business climate that continues to fuel tourism, jobs, and investment.

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North Carolina's new state budget delivers major wins for tourism, investing $13M for Visit NC marketing, $2M in rural TDA grants, and expanded film incentives to strengthen destination promotion, economic development, and jobs across the state.

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The Carolina Hurricanes' playoff run wasn't just a win on the ice.  It delivered a $13.4 million boost to North Carolina's economy, proving that sports tourism is a powerful driver for local businesses, hotels, and tax revenue.

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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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