LEGISLATIVE UPDATE:
Shellfish draft: The draft bill will be reviewed next week so stay tuned.
S-177: CARTERET LOCAL OPTION SALES TAX FOR DREDGING introduced by Senator Norman Sanderson Referred to the Senate Rules Committee https://www.ncleg.gov/Sessions/2019/Bills/Senate/PDF/S177v1.pdf
SPECIAL ELECTION FOR THIRD DISTRICT CONGRESSIONAL SEAT:
As of the end of business on Thursday, March 7 th , there are 19 candidates for the special election for the Third Congressional District, left vacant by the death of Congressman Walter Jones. There is one more day left to file and word is there will be more to add to the Democrat and Republican lists.
There are 4 Democrat, 13 Republican, 1 Constitution and 1 Libertarian candidates. We’ll give you their names in a special update once the list is complete. If the candidates will let us know, we’ll let you know when they schedule any Meet & Greet or other events so you can meet them and/or ask questions.
The primary election will be held on April 30th .
Recent Updates
Weekly Update: June 08, 2026
Upcoming SAFMC Meeting The South Atlantic Fisheries Management Council (SAFMC) meets next week in St. Augustine, Florida for their June Council meeting. Written public comment can be submitted online and the Council will also have a hybrid public comment...
Weekly Update: June 01, 2026
Upcoming SAFMC Meeting The South Atlantic Fisheries Management Council (SAFMC) meets next week in St. Augustine, Florida for their June Council meeting. Written public comment can be submitted online and the Council will also have a hybrid public comment...
Weekly Update: May 18, 2026
NCFA Now on YouTube The North Carolina Fisheries Association is expanding its outreach efforts with a new social media campaign focused on informing the public, sharing facts about our fisheries, and giving a voice to North Carolina’s fishing communities. Over the...
Weekly Update: May 11, 2026
NCFA Seafood Lobby Day and Legislative Reception Come help support our seafood industry On May 12™, the North Carolina Fisheries Association has scheduled a Seafood Lobby Day in Raleigh, to be held at the North Carolina General Assembly,...
Weekly Update: May 09, 2026
NCFA Seafood Lobby Day and Legislative Reception Come help support our seafood industry On May 12™, the North Carolina Fisheries Association has scheduled a Seafood Lobby Day in Raleigh, to be held at the North Carolina General Assembly,...
Weekly Update: May 04, 2026
Save The Date - May 12th, 2026 The North Carolina Fisheries Association has scheduled our 2026 Seafood Lobby Day and Legislative Reception for May 12th. Seafood Lobby Day - May 12th The Seafood Lobby Day will be held at the North Carolina General...
Weekly Update: May 01, 2026
Save The Date - May 12th, 2026 The North Carolina Fisheries Association has scheduled our 2026 Seafood Lobby Day and Legislative Reception for May 12th. Seafood Lobby Day - May 12th The Seafood Lobby Day will be held at the North Carolina General...
Weekly Update: April 27, 2026
ASMFC Meeting Next Week The Atlantic States Marine Fisheries Commission (ASMFC) will hold their 2026 Spring Meeting May 4-6 in Arlington, VA at the Westin Crystal City Hotel. The meeting will also have an online option for listening and making public comment as...