SPECIAL EDITION | 2026 NC CANDIDATE FILINGS The 2026 roster of candidates seeking elected public office in North Carolina is now set. We thought we would take this opportunity to share who has entered the races, where they are running, and how the upcoming primaries are beginning to take shape... Continue Reading
By Emily Howard and Lauren Shelton | December 30, 2025 Originally published on NAAHQ On December 11, 2025, the Trump Administration released an Executive Order (EO) intended to eliminate obstacles to preserving the United States' position as a global leader... Continue Reading
HB 556: Tenancy in Common/E-Notary/Small Claims Changes Preemption of Local Regulations Regarding Source of Income What This Does: Prohibits counties and cities from enacting or enforcing ordinances that prevents a rental housing provider from refusing to rent to a person because their... Continue Reading
SB 166: 2024 Building Code Regulatory Reform SB 166 seeks to streamline regulatory processes, enhance clarity for building and development regulations, reduce unnecessary costs, and modernize various building code requirements. The bill's provisions will significantly benefit developers,... Continue Reading
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY Session overview Lawmakers adjourned the short session on June 27 without reaching a budget deal. The decision to adjourn was influenced by the campaign season and fundraising restrictions. Lawmakers plan to reconvene monthly through the end of the year. Except for November's... Continue Reading
LEGISLATIVE AFFAIRS The North Carolina General Assembly will convene in for the short session on Wednesday, April 24, 2024. During the interim months, the AANC Government Affairs team continues to meet with makers to discuss the legislation AANC supported in 2023 – HB 551/SB 553:... Continue Reading
