Gov. Stein Signs Bills Upgrading WNC Water Infrastructure and Shielding Seniors from Fraud
By Marge Farrington | Published 2026-07-05T16:49:22.555Z
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Raleigh -- July 5, 2026: Governor Josh Stein signed key legislation on July 2 that is set to bring immediate, tangible benefits to Western North Carolina communities. The new laws focus on improving vital infrastructure in rural areas and enhancing protections for the region's senior population against financial fraud.
Raleigh -- July 5, 2026: Governor Josh Stein signed key legislation on July 2 that is set to bring immediate, tangible benefits to Western North Carolina communities. The new laws focus on improving vital infrastructure in rural areas and enhancing protections for the region's senior population against financial fraud.A significant aspect of the legislation addresses the critical need for improved rural water systems across Western North Carolina through the Waste/Wastewater Affordability &