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The U.S. Department of Treasury this week announced it will enhance compliance checks on the Coronavirus State and Local Fiscal Recovery Funds (SLFRF) obligation data submitted by counties as part of its efforts to ensure taxpayer funds are used in accordance with program requirements. Treasury intends to recoup funds obligated or expended impermissibly and to recapture funds that were not obligated by the deadline. Counties that are deemed noncompliant... Read more
The Senate worked until 10 p.m. Wednesday to reach a compromise on the tort reform bill, The North Carolina Clean Energy Technology Center's Carolinas Development Assistance and Siting Hub (C-DASH) program offers support to counties in the Carolinas with education and technical assistance on solar and wind energy siting and permitting.
The center collaborates with partners from across the region, including the SC Energy Office, for the following services:
- Surveying residents and hosts community meetings to understand local questions and perspectives on renewable energy development.
- Providing resource materials to support local governments, including ... Read more
The Senate spent a large portion of their time this week on the floor debating several amendments to S. 244, the tort reform bill, in a continued effort to reach a compromise. As of Thursday, the bill remains in Special Order status with debate likely to continue next week. Meanwhile, a Senate Judiciary subcommittee continued taking... Read more