NC Senate Passes Gun Expansion, New Safeguards
A measure adding more places people can carry or store concealed firearms in North Carolina and repealing a requirement to get a license to buy a handgun has passed the North Carolina Senate.
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House Passes NC Budget; Talks With Senate Ahead
Posted by Associated Press | Jun 14, 2013 | State Government
The North Carolina House has completed debate on its version of the state government budget for the next two years.
Read MoreNC Senate Gives First Approval to Tax Overhaul
Posted by Associated Press | Jun 14, 2013 | State Government
A tax overhaul that gradually repeals corporate taxes and lowers personal income taxes has passed its first test in the North Carolina Senate.
Read MoreMcCrory Signs 39 Bills That Become NC Law
Posted by Associated Press | Jun 14, 2013 | State Government
Governor Pat McCrory has cleared his desk of dozens of bills sent to him by the North Carolina General Assembly.
Read MoreNC Senate Tentatively OKs Concealed-Carry Bill
Posted by Associated Press | Jun 13, 2013 | State Government
A measure broadening the places people can carry concealed firearms in North Carolina and repealing a requirement to get a license to buy a handgun has tentatively passed the North Carolina Senate.
Read MoreRacial Justice Act Repeal Heads To NC Gov. McCrory
Posted by Associated Press | Jun 13, 2013 | State Government
A bill designed to clear the way for executions to resume in North Carolina is headed to Governor Pat McCrory’s desk after receiving final legislative approval.
Read MoreRobert Campbell: “It Seems Like We Will Be There For Generations”
Posted by Staff | Jun 13, 2013 | State Government
Minister Robert Campbell, President of the Rogers-Eubanks Neighborhood association, says the ongoing Moral Monday protests demonstrate democracy in North Carolina.
Read MoreBarber At Weds Protest: ‘We Are Going To Win’
Posted by Staff | Jun 12, 2013 | State Government
‘The constitution still stands and our morals still stand. They have stood against many tests and many tyrants,” Barber said.
Read MoreNAACP To Host Witness Wednesday In Raleigh
Posted by Staff | Jun 11, 2013 | State Government
CHAPEL HILL – The North Carolina NAACP and other activists will gather in Raleigh for Witness Wednesday this week. It’s an event commemorating the 50th anniversary of the assassination of civil rights activist, Medgar...
Read MoreClergy Members Lead 6th Moral Monday Protest
Posted by Staff | Jun 10, 2013 | State Government
With 84 arrests Monday evening, the total number now exceeds upwards of 350 arrests.
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