Obesity Lawsuits Thwarted In Bill Going To McCrory
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.
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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.
Read MoreNC 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.
Read MoreHuman 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.
Read MoreMcCrory 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.
Read MoreNC House Defeats 75 mph Speed Limit Study
Posted by Associated Press | Jun 28, 2013 | State Government
The House voted down a measure that would have directed the Department of Transportation to study raising the 70 mph speed limit on some interstates.
Read MoreBobcats Select Indiana C Zeller With No. 4 Pick
Posted by Associated Press | Jun 28, 2013 | Professional
The Bobcats chose Zeller over two other available centers – Kentucky’s Nerlens Noel and Maryland’s Alex Len.
Read MoreNC Governor Says Tax Talks Are Tough Process
Posted by Associated Press | Jun 27, 2013 | State Government
The governor says he’s looked at many tax scenarios but hasn’t made his own offer to legislators.
Read MoreNC Abortion Education Bill Up For Final House Vote
Posted by Associated Press | Jun 27, 2013 | State Government
A bill requiring North Carolina educators to teach that abortions cause later premature births is scheduled for a final vote in the state House.
Read MoreLegislature OKs NC Stop-Gap State Spending Plan
Posted by Associated Press | Jun 26, 2013 | State Government
The Senate and House approved Tuesday a stop-gap spending measure that would keep funding government operations through July as budget talks continue.
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