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Congress has extended the 2018 Farm Bill through December 2026, but uncertainty remains as House and Senate proposals diverge, making it important for local governments to monitor potential changes to agricultural, nutrition, conservation, and rural development programs that could affect funding, planning, and service delivery.
Centralina Regional Council is proud to announce the recipients of the 2026 Region of Excellence Awards, recognizing outstanding individuals, local governments and organizations whose work is improving communities and strengthening regional collaboration throughout the nine-county greater Charlotte region
Centralina Regional Council continues to strengthen regional advocacy by convening local leaders and members of Congress in district-level discussions that advance federal partnerships, elevate community priorities, and ensure local perspectives are represented in Washington.
This one-day event educates, equips, and empowers attendees to make a positive difference in the lives of older adults and the communities that support them.
The town is soliciting the services of qualified, licensed General Contractors / firms to complete the housing construction activities.
Are you a visionary, collaborative leader ready to shape the future of one of the fastest-growing regions in the nation? Centralina Regional Council is seeking its next Executive Director to guide its high-performing team into a dynamic new era.
Centralina Regional Council, a dynamic regional planning organization serving the greater Charlotte region of North Carolina, seeks an experienced and collaborative planning professional to serve as its Assistant Planning Director.
Centralina Area Agency on Aging (AAA) has received a 2026 USAging Aging Achievement Award for its transportation initiative, “Driving Change: An Innovative, Scalable Approach to Promoting Safe Transportation Options for Older Adults.”
At Centralina Regional Council’s August 12 Board of Delegates meeting, local elected officials from across the region gathered to discuss the evolving AI economy along with the specific opportunities and challenges it presents for member communities.
The 2026 North Carolina General Assembly session delivered new funding and opportunities for regional councils while introducing significant changes to land use, infrastructure, transportation, and local fiscal policy that will shape how Centralina communities plan, grow, and serve residents in the years ahead.
Federal funds are commonly passed through state agencies in North Carolina before being awarded to local governments, which can make the original funding source less obvious. Before proceeding with a procurement, local governments should verify whether an award originates from a federal source. This determination affects compliance obligations, including procurement standards, reporting, and audit requirements.
When a construction or repair contract over $300,000 involves a building, the procurement and contract are subject to additional requirements under N.C.G.S. 143-128. Therefore, this question must be answered to determine whether the additional statutory requirements apply to this procurement scenario.
The micro-purchase threshold is a federal procurement threshold under which competitive procurement is not required. The default micro-purchase threshold is $15,000, but local governments may increase the micro-purchase threshold up to $50,000. An explanation of increasing the micro-purchase threshold and a template for the required annual self-certification is available here.