Government Matters

April 25, 2016

Today is the first day of the North Carolina General Assembly short session. We won't know how short or long it will be, but it's important to be informed and stay engaged. Check out information on HB2, two trips to Raleigh, and an opportunity to hear from Rep. David Price.

Short Session and the Report from Raleigh


	Photo credit: Nicholas C. Johnson

Most local elected bodies have had their meetings with the North Carolina General Assembly delegation and the short session will begin in Raleigh today. Though the adjournment date is "to be determined," we'll be monitoring and reporting from Raleigh. Want to learn more? Join us May 4 for the NC Chamber Government Affairs Conference at the Raleigh Convention Center. Can't make it to Raleigh on May 4? Watch this video and learn more about the state chamber's North Carolina Vision 2030.

HB2: Resources and Repeal


	Logo from Chamber member New Media Campaigns

The Durham and Raleigh chambers have joined us in expressing opposition to recently passed HB2 with the chamber in the Capitol City urging for repeal. As we continue to document the economic impact of this legislation, here are some resources for small businesses:

Clear and straightforward resource for businesses from the NC Restaurant & Lodging Association on how the law impacts your business and Chamber member Laura Noble in the Triangle Business Journal on HB 2 and employment law
Our Chamber's statement on HB2 and a catalog of businesses against HB2 and startups against HB2.
Chamber member New Media Campaigns downloadable logo "Businesses Against HB 2" and another logo from The Word Factory and Tremayne Company.

Lobbying for Clean Energy

Join local chambers and their members from around the state for discussions with state legislators on important clean energy policy. Join Chambers for Innovation and Clean Energy in Raleigh on Wednesday, May 25 - stay tuned for details! Chambers for Innovation and Clean Energy (CICE) is a nationwide network of local chambers in every state. We help local chambers of commerce and their member companies navigate and prosper in the clean energy space. Founded by local chamber executives, CICE's Advisory Council is comprised of chamber CEOs.

Meet Congressman David Price

We're fortunate to hear from Rep. David Price at May's EDPP Committee meeting. Get an update on federal issues and ask questions of our sitting congressman, 8-9:30 a.m., Thursday, May 5 at the Chamber's Louise Beck Properties conference room. Congressman David Price represents North Carolina's Fourth District that includes parts of Alamance, Orange, Durham, Wake, Harnett, Chatham and Cumberland counties. Price currently serves on the House Appropriations Committee and is the ranking member of the Transportation, Housing and Urban Development Appropriations Subcommittee. He is also a member of the Appropriations subcommittees covering homeland security, military construction and veterans affairs. EDPP Committee meetings are open to any Chamber member employee

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