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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.

NC House Passes Social Media Privacy Bill

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

A bill forbidding employers and universities from accessing private email or social media accounts of workers and students has passed the NC House.

Kinnaird: Environmental Regulations “Swept Aside”

Posted by Staff | May 16, 2013 | State Government

Two bills survived the crossover deadline this week that some say will negatively affect our local environment.

State Bill To Roll Back Smoking Bans Stalls, County Leaders Hope It’s Killed

Posted by Staff | May 16, 2013 | State Government

CHAPEL HILL – A bill proposed by the state Senate is seeking to overturn local rules on smoking bans has some Orange County leaders concerned. The bill’s future is now uncertain as it was not discussed Thursday before the...