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NAACP Protests Pause For Memorial Day

Posted by Staff | May 26, 2013 | State Government

RALEIGH – The North Carolina NAACP is taking a break on Memorial Day from its weekly protesting outside the General Assembly. The NAACP is now calling for a mass rally June 3. The civil rights group says next Monday it...

OC State Leaders Question Senate Budget

Posted by Staff | May 26, 2013 | State Government

“The Senate budget is causing concern across most of the state, even alarm, I would say due to the magnitude of the cuts.”

NC Medicaid Shortfall Now $330 Million-Plus

Posted by Associated Press | May 22, 2013 | State Government

The North Carolina office that oversees Medicaid says the funding shortfall for the government health insurance program is more than $330 million.

NC House Bill Keeps Free Lanes When Tolls Arrive

Posted by Associated Press | May 22, 2013 | State Government

The North Carolina House has passed a bill paving the way for tolls, but only if the state maintains free lanes.

NC Budget Deletes Education Earmarks For Lottery

Posted by Associated Press | May 22, 2013 | State Government

The North Carolina budget sought by Senate Republicans would eliminate the law that lays out how the state lottery’s net proceeds should be distributed for education.

NC Senate’s Budget Proposal Raises Red Flags For CHCCS

Posted by Staff | May 21, 2013 | State Government

“We had a pretty depressing weekend in terms of budget recommendations.”

4th Week of NAACP Protests Ends In 57 Arrests

Posted by Associated Press | May 21, 2013 | State Government

RALEIGH – The fourth week of protests led by the North Carolina chapter of the NAACP has ended in the arrests of more than 50 at the state legislature. The arrest count and number of supporters Monday reached the highest...

State Budget Proposal Out, Medicaid Changes Could Be In Store

Posted by Staff | May 20, 2013 | State Government

The Senate’s budget plan for Medicaid will reduce covered doctor visits on Medicaid from 22 to 10 per year (except for the chronically ill), raises co-pays for services, and cuts private nursing services by $5 million—among other changes.

Week Four Of NAACP Protests Continue Monday

Posted by Staff | May 20, 2013 | State Government

An increasing number of Chapel Hillians have joined the movement—some getting arrested.

NC House, Senate Plans Differ On Sales Tax

Posted by Associated Press | May 17, 2013 | State Government

A tax code overhaul plan unveiled by House Republicans puts them at odds with Senate counterparts on how many transactions should be subject to NC’s sales tax.

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