Tuesday, June 18 2013 6:42 PM EDT2013-06-18 22:42:31 GMT
Some North Carolina House members have decided to move Senate legislation ahead that would allow speed limits on some state highways to race up to 75 mph.
Some North Carolina House members have decided to move Senate legislation ahead that would allow speed limits on some state highways to race up to 75 mph.
Tuesday, June 18 2013 4:05 PM EDT2013-06-18 20:05:59 GMT
Gov. Pat McCrory is just one vote away from receiving from getting the new distribution method he sought for transportation funds across North Carolina.
Gov. Pat McCrory is just one vote away from receiving from getting the new distribution method he sought for transportation funds across North Carolina.
Monday, June 17 2013 10:49 PM EDT2013-06-18 02:49:32 GMT
Gov. Pat McCrory said Monday he's unsure if he and fellow Republican legislative leaders can agree on a final North Carolina state government budget before the new fiscal year begins in two weeks.
Gov. Pat McCrory said Monday he's unsure if he and fellow Republican legislative leaders can agree on a final North Carolina state government budget before the new fiscal year begins in two weeks.
Monday, June 17 2013 8:03 PM EDT2013-06-18 00:03:36 GMT
McCrory says he's unsure if he and legislative leaders can agree on a final state government budget before the new fiscal year begins in about two weeks.
McCrory says he's unsure if he and legislative leaders can agree on a final state government budget before the new fiscal year begins in about two weeks.
Friday, June 14 2013 1:12 AM EDT2013-06-14 05:12:10 GMT
A measure adding more places people can carry or store concealed firearms in N.C. and repealing a requirement to get a license to buy a handgun has passed the Senate.
A measure adding more places people can carry or store concealed firearms in N.C. and repealing a requirement to get a license to buy a handgun has passed the Senate.
Thursday, June 13 2013 7:09 PM EDT2013-06-13 23:09:26 GMT
A chief architect of a North Carolina tax overhaul plan that's been rejected by other Senate Republicans and the governor said Thursday that he has resigned as co-chairman of the Senate Finance Committee.
A chief architect of a North Carolina tax overhaul plan that's been rejected by other Senate Republicans and the governor said Thursday that he has resigned as co-chairman of the Senate Finance Committee.
Thursday, June 13 2013 11:40 AM EDT2013-06-13 15:40:15 GMT
A measure broadening the places people can carry concealed firearms in North Carolina and repealing a requirement to get a license to buy a handgun has tentatively passed the North Carolina Senate.
A measure broadening the places people can carry concealed firearms in North Carolina and repealing a requirement to get a license to buy a handgun has tentatively passed the North Carolina Senate.
Thursday, June 13 2013 5:00 AM EDT2013-06-13 09:00:29 GMT
North Carolina House members will get one more chance to praise or pan their state budget proposal before chamber leaders start negotiating a final deal with Senate counterparts.
North Carolina House members will get one more chance to praise or pan their state budget proposal before chamber leaders start negotiating a final deal with Senate counterparts.
Wednesday, June 12 2013 7:28 PM EDT2013-06-12 23:28:25 GMT
A bill designed to clear the way for executions to resume in North Carolina is headed to Gov. Pat McCrory's desk after receiving final legislative approval.
A bill designed to clear the way for executions to resume in North Carolina is headed to Gov. Pat McCrory's desk after receiving final legislative approval.
Wednesday, June 12 2013 5:56 PM EDT2013-06-12 21:56:56 GMT
Gov. Pat McCrory recorded a message Wednesday for the baseball teams of N.C. State and North Carolina as they make their way to Omaha for the College World Series.
Gov. Pat McCrory recorded a message Wednesday for the baseball teams of N.C. State and North Carolina as they make their way to Omaha for the College World Series.
Wednesday, June 12 2013 5:07 PM EDT2013-06-12 21:07:46 GMT
About 75 people are at the North Carolina General Assembly Wednesday afternoon as the NAACP continues to try to put pressure on lawmakers. Rev. William Barber, president of the North Carolina NAACP, is
'Witness Wednesday' draws about 75 people for a protest at the General Assembly.
Wednesday, June 12 2013 12:05 PM EDT2013-06-12 16:05:57 GMT
In-fighting at the state democratic party spilled into public view this week, as the number 2 in charge---First Vice-Chairwoman Nina Szlosberg-Landis resigned.
In-fighting at the state democratic party spilled into public view this week, as the number 2 in charge---First Vice-Chairwoman Nina Szlosberg-Landis resigned.
Wednesday, June 12 2013 8:17 AM EDT2013-06-12 12:17:53 GMT
A North Carolina Senate panel backed a measure Tuesday that would expand a House effort to open new areas for concealed-carry permit holders to take or store weapons.
A North Carolina Senate panel backed a measure Tuesday that would expand a House effort to open new areas for concealed-carry permit holders to take or store weapons.
Wednesday, June 12 2013 4:38 AM EDT2013-06-12 08:38:19 GMT
The North Carolina chapter of the NAACP is honoring those who served the civil, human and labor rights movements on the anniversary of the killing of organization field secretary Medgar Evers.
The North Carolina chapter of the NAACP is honoring those who served the civil, human and labor rights movements on the anniversary of the killing of organization field secretary Medgar Evers.
Tuesday, June 11 2013 11:02 PM EDT2013-06-12 03:02:10 GMT
A N.C. state government budget penned by House Republicans remained mostly intact Tuesday after the chamber's budget-writing committee recommended the plan after seven hours of debate.
A North Carolina state government budget penned by House Republicans remained mostly intact Tuesday after the chamber's budget-writing committee recommended the plan after seven hours of debate and votes on more than 40 amendments.
Tuesday, June 11 2013 6:05 PM EDT2013-06-11 22:05:54 GMT
A liberal advocacy group says McCrory was "playing catch with his chief of staff" when children attempted to deliver 16,000 signed petitions to his office.
A liberal advocacy group says McCrory was "playing catch with his chief of staff" when children attempted to deliver 16,000 signed petitions to his office.
Tuesday, June 11 2013 1:39 PM EDT2013-06-11 17:39:17 GMT
The head of the North Carolina Democratic Party has refused to respond directly to criticism about him from the party's No. 2 leader as the first vice-chair announced her resignation. State party Chairman
Nina Szlosberg-Landis steps down after disagreements with party Chair Randy Voller.
Tuesday, June 11 2013 10:18 AM EDT2013-06-11 14:18:18 GMT
The General Assembly is close to changing how voters choose the leaders of North Carolina's largest school system, which has been mired in partisanship in recent years.
The General Assembly is close to changing how voters choose the leaders of North Carolina's largest school system, which has been mired in partisanship in recent years.
Monday, June 10 2013 7:54 PM EDT2013-06-10 23:54:18 GMT
The new chairman of North Carolina's State Board of Education says he wants higher pay for public school teachers, but believes the state's puttering economy and Medicaid spending are obstacles to raises.
Bill Cobey wants higher pay for teachers but says the state's mediocre economy is an obstacle.
Monday, June 10 2013 7:15 PM EDT2013-06-10 23:15:21 GMT
Hundreds of protesters poured into the area around the North Carolina General Assembly on Monday as the Moral Monday protests continued. At this one, Congressman G.K. Butterfield showed up to support the
The Moral Monday protests continued on a rainy day in Raleigh.
Monday, June 10 2013 5:38 PM EDT2013-06-10 21:38:18 GMT
In the run-up to the weekly Moral Monday demonstration, schoolchildren will wheel red wagons filled with 100 pounds of petitions to Gov. Pat McCrory's office this afternoon.
In the run-up to the weekly Moral Monday demonstration, schoolchildren will wheel red wagons filled with 100 pounds of petitions to Gov. Pat McCrory's office this afternoon.
Sunday, June 9 2013 6:34 PM EDT2013-06-09 22:34:40 GMT
North Carolina is joining a growing number of states raising fees for hybrid and electric car owners to make up for revenue those drivers aren't paying in gas taxes.
North Carolina is looking to tax hybrid cars to help pay for road improvements.
Friday, June 7 2013 10:09 PM EDT2013-06-08 02:09:22 GMT
It has already gained national attention. Now, the weekly "Moral Monday" protests at the North Carolina General Assembly are gaining congressional attention. Democratic Congressman G.K. Butterfield announced
It has already gained national attention. Now, the weekly "Moral Monday" protests at the North Carolina General Assembly are gaining congressional attention. Democratic Congressman G.K. Butterfield announced
Friday, June 7 2013 7:52 PM EDT2013-06-07 23:52:24 GMT
Seven North Carolina House subcommittees signaled wide differences with Republican counterparts in the Senate as they voted Friday for portions of their state government budget for the next two years.
Seven North Carolina House subcommittees signaled wide differences with Republican counterparts in the Senate as they voted Friday for portions of their state government budget for the next two years.
Friday, June 7 2013 1:26 PM EDT2013-06-07 17:26:00 GMT
The North Carolina House of Representatives on Friday passed the "Tax Simplification and Reduction Act" on its second reading by a 72-32. "Tax reform is not an event, it is a process," said House Speaker
The Republican-led tax reform bill is expected to clear the House on Monday.
Thursday, June 6 2013 7:33 PM EDT2013-06-06 23:33:05 GMT
Republican Gov. Pat McCrory has appointed two more people to the North Carolina Board of Transportation, including a longtime Democratic legislator who endorsed him in last year's campaign.
Republican Gov. Pat McCrory has appointed two more people to the North Carolina Board of Transportation, including a longtime Democratic legislator who endorsed him in last year's campaign.
Thursday, June 6 2013 4:24 PM EDT2013-06-06 20:24:03 GMT
A reunited House Republican caucus has advanced a new version of a tax overhaul package that would cost the state of North Carolina more revenue to implement than the GOP's original plan.
A reunited House Republican caucus has advanced a new version of a tax overhaul package that would cost the state of North Carolina more revenue to implement than the GOP's original plan.
Wednesday, June 5 2013 6:19 PM EDT2013-06-05 22:19:32 GMT
North Carolina House lawmakers refused Wednesday to debate the latest version of a tax reform plan because it removed an amendment that adds an estimated half billion dollars in deductions aimed at helping
Some lawmakers are unhappy after an amendment that aids the housing industry is removed.
Wednesday, June 5 2013 9:36 AM EDT2013-06-05 13:36:21 GMT
North Carolina House lawmakers refused Wednesday to debate the latest version of a tax reform plan that removed an amendment adding an estimated half billion dollars in deductions aimed at helping the housing industry.
North Carolina House lawmakers refused Wednesday to debate the latest version of a tax reform plan that removed an amendment adding an estimated half billion dollars in deductions aimed at helping the housing industry.
Tuesday, May 28 2013 8:08 PM EDT2013-05-29 00:08:27 GMT
An animal protection group is running a television ad opposing a bill they say would make it harder to uncover animal abuse with whistleblower videos at North Carolina companies.
An animal protection group is running a television ad opposing a bill they say would make it harder to uncover animal abuse with whistleblower videos at North Carolina companies.
Monday, February 25 2013 6:53 AM EST2013-02-25 11:53:56 GMT
Governor Pat McCrory is in Washington, along with other governors, meeting with President Barack Obama. The president is expected to discuss budget cuts with the governors Monday.
Governor Pat McCrory is in Washington, along with other governors, meeting with President Barack Obama. The president is expected to discuss budget cuts with the governors Monday.
Monday, January 28 2013 9:28 AM EST2013-01-28 14:28:09 GMT
Community leaders and advocates for the unemployed are calling on Gov. Pat McCrory to live for one week on the maximum employment benefit of $350 weekly that lawmakers are considering. Challenge sponsor
Community leaders and advocates for the unemployed are calling on Gov. Pat McCrory to live for one week on the maximum employment benefit of $350 weekly that lawmakers are considering.
