McCrory Signs NC Abortion Legislation Into Law
Gov. Pat McCrory has signed into law tougher regulations on abortion clinics that supporters say will enhance safety and opponents contend will force most to close.
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Gov. McCrory Has Not Read Voting Bill, But Will Sign It
North Carolina Gov. Pat McCrory says he will sign into law a Republican-backed bill making sweeping changes to how and when citizens can vote, even though he is not familiar with some of its key provisions.
Read MoreNC Lawmakers Approve Drug Testing for Welfare
Lawmakers want suspicious applicants for North Carolina’s worker-training and welfare program to be drug-tested or fingerprinted.
Read MoreNC Lawmakers Pass Sweeping Changes To Gun Laws
North Carolina lawmakers have approved a bill greatly expanding where concealed handguns are legally allowed.
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Charter School Changes Approved By NC Legislature
Legislation heading to Gov. Pat McCrory allows North Carolina charter schools to follow the lead of local traditional schools on criminal history checks for employees.
Read MoreNC Lawmakers Look to Session End After Tax Deal
North Carolina Senate Republicans want to hurry legislative activity along now that a tax overhaul is heading to Governor Pat McCrory, but House counterparts aren’t in a big rush to spend the weekend in Raleigh.
Read MoreGOP Faithful Rally in NC to Back State’s Direction
About 200 supporters are expressing their appreciation for North Carolina Republicans efforts to cut taxes, require identification before voting and make getting abortions more difficult.
Read MoreNC House Votes to Pass Tax Cuts, Other Changes
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.
Read MoreMinimum Fines For Passing School Buses In NC Bill
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.
Read MoreObesity Lawsuits Thwarted In Bill Going To McCrory
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.
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