NC lawmaker proposes bill easing snow, ice removal after storms

Widespread closures and shipping delays can cause thousands of dollars in lost productivity.

By: Christine Zhu

Outlets: North Carolina Newsline

Published: February 9, 2026

Words: 485

Last Updated: 1 week, 4 days ago

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Following unusual levels of ice and snowfall across the state this year, Rep. Cynthia Ball is introducing a bill to help North Carolina better respond to winter weather.

Ball, who serves as state House Deputy Democratic Leader and lives in Raleigh, spoke about the legislation on the House floor on Monday.

Although North Carolina historically has mild winters, that hasn’t been the case recently.

“When winter weather hits and local roads remain unsafe, even long …

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