New GOP Proposal: Judicial Elections Every Two Years?
Republicans in the NCGA have introduced yet another proposal to change the way judges are elected.
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Over Cooper’s Veto, General Assembly Cancels 2018 Judicial Primary
Posted by Associated Press | Oct 17, 2017 | State Government
Republicans say they need extra time to reform judicial elections – either via redistricting, or scrapping judicial elections entirely.
Read MoreRedistricting May Offer More of the Same
Posted by Kelly Fahey | Aug 21, 2017 | State Government
North Carolina Republican Legislators met last week to discuss criteria for redrawing General Assembly Districts which have been ruled unconstitutional. GOP members of the House and Senate redistricting committee voted that...
Read MoreN Carolina General Assembly Quietly Reconvenes
Posted by Associated Press | Aug 18, 2017 | State Government, Uncategorized
The North Carolina General Assembly has quietly reconvened its work session before what’s expected to be busy days drawing new legislative districts, considering possible veto overrides and hearing about discharges of a...
Read MoreCriteria for New Maps Include Politics, Not Race
Posted by Associated Press | Aug 11, 2017 | State Government
North Carolina Republican legislators have decided election results can play a role in how dozens of General Assembly districts will be drawn, but the racial makeup of people living within those boundaries won’t. GOP...
Read MoreVetoed Bills Sent to Committee, More Votes Later
Posted by Associated Press | Aug 3, 2017 | State Government
The North Carolina legislature gaveled in and gaveled out a session designed for lawmakers to consider vetoes by Gov. Roy Cooper that he issued since they were last in town. But lawmakers did not vote on whether to override...
Read MoreGeneral Assembly Ends, But Lawmakers to Return Soon, Often
Posted by Associated Press | Jun 30, 2017 | State
The North Carolina General Assembly has completed its primary work session for the year, but legislators plan to return to Raleigh in the weeks ahead to deal with unfinished business, including the replacement of electoral maps....
Read MoreHouse GOP Interested in Formal Investigation of Marshall
Posted by Associated Press | Jun 28, 2017 | State
House Republicans have opened the door for the chamber to investigate North Carolina Secretary of State Elaine Marshall based on a lawmaker’s allegations she issued notary public commissions to people who live in the U.S....
Read MoreOrange County to Revert Impact Fee Levels
Posted by Staff | May 22, 2017 | Local Government
Orange County currently charges an “impact fee” on developers to pay for a portion of the cost of providing public services to proposed developments. Impact fees in the county are used for school construction and expansion. But...
Read MoreFight For The Planet, Dine With A Stranger: Two Easy Ways To Make A Difference
Posted by Aaron Keck | Apr 23, 2017 | Activities
The League of Women Voters is holding an environmental-advocacy event, and you’re also invited to the 20th annual Community Dinner.
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