Yesterday, Senator Thom Tillis delivered a passionate speech on the Senate floor, drawing attention to the pressing national security and humanitarian crises at the Southern border. He called on Democrats to set aside partisan differences and prioritize policies to secure the border. Tillis emphasized that since President Biden took office, nearly 8 million individuals have illegally crossed the Southern border, including individuals on the terrorism watchlist.In his speech, Senator Tillis highlighted the alarming increase in border crossings. He stated, "The situation at...
For the second year in a row, the City of Charlotte has been recognized for its outstanding sustainability efforts. The city scored an "A-" from Disclosure Insight Action (CDP), a leading authority on environmental reporting. This recognition places Charlotte at a leadership level, showcasing its commitment to best practice standards in adaptation and mitigation.CDP is widely regarded as the gold standard of environmental reporting, with its comprehensive corporate and city action database. The average score for cities in the United States is a "B," while the global...
The lowest price of regular gas in cities throughout Mecklenburg County was found at one gas station in the week ending Nov. 25, according to GasBuddy.com.
The Wells Fargo Championship and the City of Charlotte's Corridors of Opportunity team have announced the launch of an Electric Bike Pilot Program in the McNeel apartments in the N. Graham/N. Tryon Corridor of Charlotte. Thanks to a generous donation of $300,000 from the Wells Fargo Championship, hundreds of new E-Bikes will be provided to residents in the area, improving mobility and increasing access to jobs and opportunities.Council Member Danté Anderson, representing District 1, emphasized the importance of easy travel throughout the city and praised the initiative,...
Senator Thom Tillis and a group of senators have written a letter to U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) Acting Commissioner Miller, urging him to take action against Chinese companies that may be evading U.S. laws against forced labor. The senators are calling for increased oversight and enforcement provisions in trade agreements with Central American and North American trading partners.The letter begins by highlighting the impact of the lack of effective customs enforcement on the textile and apparel industry in the United States. The closure of textile and apparel...
The lowest price of premium gas in cities throughout Mecklenburg County was found at one gas station in the week ending Nov. 25, according to GasBuddy.com.
Senator Thom Tillis and several of his colleagues have written a letter to President Biden, urging him to take immediate action in enforcing oil sanctions on Iran as mandated by Congress. The letter also calls for the permanent freezing of a $6 billion funding mechanism established in a hostage agreement with Iran.In the letter, the senators express their concern over Iran's involvement in the recent massacre carried out by Hamas in Israel, which resulted in the deaths of 1,400 people, including 33 Americans. They point out that Iran has been providing Hamas and Hezbollah...
City of Charlotte Solid Waste Services had not collect garbage, recycling, yard waste and scheduled bulky waste on Thursday, Nov. 23, in observance of Thanksgiving Day.
The lowest price of midgrade gas in cities throughout Mecklenburg County was found at one gas station in the week ending Nov. 25, according to GasBuddy.com.
The lowest price of regular gas in cities throughout Mecklenburg County was found at one gas station in the week ending Nov. 18, according to GasBuddy.com.
Walking toward The Dubois Center in Uptown Charlotte’s First Ward, one would be forgiven for not realizing its ties to The University of North Carolina at Charlotte on first glance.
The lowest price of premium gas in cities throughout Mecklenburg County was found at two gas stations in the week ending Nov. 18, according to GasBuddy.com.
Senator Thom Tillis and his colleagues have reintroduced the Helping Angels Lead Our Startups (HALOS) Act, a bipartisan legislation aimed at supporting startups and small businesses by removing burdensome regulations and facilitating investments. The Act seeks to ensure that individuals interested in investing in startups are not deterred by unnecessary regulatory requirements, while allowing startups to secure the funding they need to grow and create jobs.According to Senator Tillis, "Small business investors play a crucial role in allowing start-ups to grow and create...
The City of Charlotte’s Corridors of Opportunity today announced the recipients of the $4.45 million Business Opportunity Hub grant, which tasks recipients with creating a space to connect small business owners, entrepreneurs and residents to financial assistance, access to capital, job opportunities and more.
The lowest price of midgrade gas in cities throughout Mecklenburg County was found at two gas stations in the week ending Nov. 18, according to GasBuddy.com.
Senator Thom Tillis and his colleagues have introduced the bipartisan National Guard and Reservists Debt Relief Extension Act, which aims to provide an additional four years of relief for qualifying members of the National Guard and Reserves who are facing financial hardship. The legislation seeks to protect a longstanding bipartisan carveout from means-testing restrictions in Chapter 7 bankruptcy cases.In a statement, Senator Tillis emphasized the importance of supporting those who serve in the National Guard and Reserves, stating, "The men and women who serve in the...