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Ferry Rate Increase

Legislature wraps up work with flurry of bills

Submitted by WWAY on Tue, 07/03/2012 - 3:18pm.READ MORE:
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The North Carolina Legislature has completed its work for the year following a seven-week session. The House adjourned Tuesday afternoon after action on more than a dozen bills. The Senate finished voting on legislation around 3:30 a.m. Tuesday. Full story...
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Some NC lawmakers recommend repealing new tolls

Submitted by WWAY on Mon, 04/23/2012 - 10:36am.READ MORE:
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A General Assembly committee has recommended legislation to repeal proposed new and higher tolls on North Carolina ferry routes that have been at the center of a dispute between Democratic Gov. Bev Perdue and Republican legislative leaders. Full story...
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As governor, legislature fight for ferry fares, business owners worry

Submitted by Cliff Pyron on Thu, 03/08/2012 - 5:05pm.READ MORE:
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videoIt hasn't happened yet, but riding a ferry in North Carolina could soon cost more. The legislature required the Department of Transportation to raise more revenue from ferry riders, but a recent executive order by the governor has temporarily stopped that plan. People in southport are still worried about the possibility of a hike. Full story...
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Perdue says she'll order delay on NC "ferry tax"

Submitted by WWAY on Tue, 02/28/2012 - 5:06pm.READ MORE:
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North Carolina Gov. Bev Perdue says she has the power to stop unpopular increases on ferry tolls at the coast with an executive order. Full story...
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DOT presents potential ferry rate increases

Submitted by Cacky Catlett on Tue, 01/31/2012 - 11:31pm.READ MORE:
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Cape Fear residents had their voices heard Tuesday night on proposed rate hikes on the Southport-Fort Fisher ferry. Full story...
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Meeting on ferry fare hike Tuesday in Southport

Submitted by WWAY on Mon, 01/30/2012 - 6:21pm.READ MORE:
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The NC Department of Transportation will hold a meeting tomorrow about the proposed rate increase on the Southport-Fort Fisher Ferry and other ferry routes up the coast. Full story...
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NCDOT releases study, to hold meetings on ferry fare hike

Submitted by WWAY on Thu, 01/05/2012 - 12:57pm.READ MORE:
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The state Transportation Department has released a study looking at ways to raise $5 million annually by possibly raising rates on some ferry routes and adding tolls on others. Full story...
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Budget cuts could mean tolls on more NC ferries

Submitted by WWAY on Mon, 04/04/2011 - 12:41pm.READ MORE:
North Carolina legislators are considering budget cuts that might lead the state to charge to ride four ferries that are currently free and double the price on three others. Full story...
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