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The Rapid Rise and Fall of N.C.’s Proposed Shrimp Trawl Ban
Last-minute changes made to legislation in the state Senate in June would have banned all shrimp trawling in the state’s inshore waters and within a half-mile of the shoreline for four years. After a hastily organized lobbying campaign from shrimpers and their allies, the legislature put the trawling ban on ice—for now.
Corinne Saunders
Aug 615 min read
Outer Banks municipal leaders oppose revamped bill they say would restrict local authority
Mayors of the six towns in Dare County co-signed a letter addressed to all the members of the North Carolina General Assembly “regarding S205 and similar bills,” sharing concerns over proposals they see as restricting local authority.
Corinne Saunders
Jun 244 min read
Proposed state legislation ‘jeopardizes’ the Outer Banks, local government officials say, from removing local authority to establishing ferry tolls. Area legislators react
Local governments across the Outer Banks are pushing back on what they view as North Carolina General Assembly’s continuing movement toward consolidating more power at the state level. County governments also have resolutions of opposition to proposed ferry tolls on next week's agendas.
Corinne Saunders
May 210 min read
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