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Minimum Fines For Passing School Buses In NC Bill

Posted by Associated Press | Jul 10, 2013 | Safety

North Carolina motorists convicted of passing a stopped school bus picking up or dropping off students would face a $500 minimum fine in addition to other punishments in legislation going to Governor Pat McCrory’s desk.

Obesity Lawsuits Thwarted In Bill Going To McCrory

Posted by Associated Press | Jul 10, 2013 | Health, State Government

North Carolina companies that manufacture, advertise or distribute food could soon have additional legal protections from lawsuits by people claiming their products led to their obesity.

NC Legislature OKs Personal Care Service Change

Posted by Associated Press | Jul 10, 2013 | State Government

A way to restore more Medicaid-funded assistance to people in North Carolina with dementia or Alzheimer’s disease has received final legislative approval.

NC Patrol Reports 13 Deaths During July 4 Holiday

Posted by Associated Press | Jul 9, 2013 | Traffic

The N.C. Highway Patrol says 13 people were killed on the state’s streets and highways during the July 4 holiday period.

Human Rights Group Pushes for Workplace Protection

Posted by Associated Press | Jul 9, 2013 | National

A national human rights group is holding a news conference in Charlotte to promote the push to protect gays in the workplace.

McCrory Says NC Tax Overhaul Is ‘Very Close’

Posted by Associated Press | Jul 9, 2013 | State Government

Governor Pat McCrory is trying to push a tax overhaul agreement over the finish line that would in turn lead to legislators passing an overdue North Carolina state budget.