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General AssemblyNC charter school changes approved by Senate panelSubmitted by WWAY on Wed, 02/16/2011 - 1:40pm.READ MORE:
A bill to eliminate North Carolina's current limit of 100 charter schools has been approved by a Senate committee despite complaints it lacks accountability to ensure opportunity for at-risk students.
Full story... » NC's slap at federal health care law keeps goingSubmitted by WWAY on Wed, 02/16/2011 - 11:43am.READ MORE:
A North Carolina challenge to the federal health care overhaul that has been winding through the General Assembly is back on the agenda.
Full story... » ONLY ON 3: Government e-mails discuss gambling boat in New Hanover CountySubmitted by Ramon Herrera on Wed, 02/16/2011 - 10:21am.READ MORE: 
WWAY has found e-mails on the New Hanover County government server to a county commissioner and several state legislators that talk about a gambling boat docking along our coast.
Full story...NC House approves changes recommended for SBI labSubmitted by WWAY on Tue, 02/15/2011 - 6:38pm.READ MORE:
Operational and oversight changes at North Carolina's crime laboratory recommended by a task force have been approved unanimously by the state lawmakers.
Full story... » NC lawmakers aim to make open records a rightSubmitted by WWAY on Fri, 02/11/2011 - 12:02pm.READ MORE:
Some North Carolina legislators want to make public access to government records, documents and meetings part of the state constitution.
Full story... » NC Legislature gives final OK to savings billSubmitted by WWAY on Thu, 02/10/2011 - 5:20pm.READ MORE:
The Republican-led Legislature has set up a veto showdown with Democratic Gov. Bev Perdue over a budget-savings plan.
Full story... » Lawmakers reviewing involuntary annexation lawSubmitted by WWAY on Tue, 02/08/2011 - 3:04pm.READ MORE: GOP lawmakers in NC push to limit federal powerSubmitted by WWAY on Fri, 02/04/2011 - 2:13pm.READ MORE:
A nationwide drive by conservatives to push back federal authority by claiming state authority is more important under the Constitution is showing up in politically moderate North Carolina.
Full story... » Three defeated Dems sue over campaign adsSubmitted by WWAY on Thu, 02/03/2011 - 11:26am.READ MORE:
Three former state Senate Democrats are suing their successful opponents and the Republican Party over campaign ads.
Full story... » Lawmakers ready to debate money-saving planSubmitted by WWAY on Thu, 02/03/2011 - 11:15am.READ MORE:
Senate Republicans are demanding that Democratic Gov. Bev Perdue's administration turn in some money it uses to lure companies to build or expand in North Carolina so it can help close next year's budget.
Full story... » NC lawmakers to vote on health overhaul challengeSubmitted by WWAY on Wed, 02/02/2011 - 11:27am.READ MORE:
The first legislation to get a full vote in this year's session of the North Carolina General Assembly would attack a key provision of the federal health care overhaul law.
Full story... » NC Republicans starting work on tort reformsSubmitted by WWAY on Tue, 02/01/2011 - 3:08pm.READ MORE:
Republican lawmakers now in the majority at the North Carolina General Assembly say the changes they want in medical malpractice and lawsuit reforms would help bring down costs of operating a business.
Full story... » GOP legislators addressing voter ID concernsSubmitted by WWAY on Mon, 01/31/2011 - 10:13am.READ MORE:
The newly installed Republican majority at the North Carolina Legislature is resolute this year on expanding identification requirements before voters enter a polling booth.
Full story... » TROUBLESHOOTERS: Contributory negligenceSubmitted by Marcy Cuevas on Wed, 12/22/2010 - 7:15pm.READ MORE:
If you're driving out of town for the holidays, you will share the road with thousands of drivers. Be careful. In North Carolina, an old law on the books could make it difficult for you to get any compensation if you're in an accident. One Wilmington woman found out the hard way.
Full story...Gov. Perdue urges reforms clipping new GOP lawmakersSubmitted by WWAY on Wed, 12/15/2010 - 2:03pm.READ MORE:
Democratic Gov. Bev Perdue wants legislators to adopt much-discussed changes that would limit their power now that Republicans are about to take control of the General Assembly for the first time in more than a century.
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