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NC House Votes to Pass Tax Cuts, Other Changes

Posted by Associated Press | Jul 16, 2013 | State Government

The North Carolina legislature has started its formal approval for tax changes that Republican lawmakers and Governor Pat McCrory say will energize the state’s economy and give tax relief to residents.

NRC: Minor Violation for Missed NC Nuke Plant Flaw

Posted by Associated Press | Jul 12, 2013 | Business

Federal regulators say the shutdown of a North Carolina nuclear plant in May is leading Duke Energy to change some procedures after missing a tiny crack near the reactor core last year.

Berger Still Not Ready To Decide On US Senate Bid

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

The Republican leader of the North Carolina state Senate says he should make a decision by the end of July about whether to enter the race to try to unseat Democratic U.S. Sen. Kay Hagan.

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.

NC 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.

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