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General AssemblyPossum Drop bill heading to NC governor's deskSubmitted by WWAY on Thu, 02/21/2013 - 4:42pm.READ MORE:
A bill to let a western North Carolina community continue use a live possum in its New Year's Eve celebration is going to Gov. Pat McCrory's desk.
Full story... » Wilmington City Council discusses legislative prioritiesSubmitted by Ashley Jacobs on Mon, 02/18/2013 - 5:05pm.READ MORE:  Wilmington City Council members met with state legislators this morning.
They ran through their 2013 legislative agenda and had the opportunity to tell state leaders what's most important to the Port City.
Full story...McCrory to sign first bill as NC governorSubmitted by Allyson Lorick on Mon, 02/18/2013 - 10:26am.READ MORE: Richardson asks lawmakers to help renovate stadiumSubmitted by WWAY on Wed, 02/13/2013 - 2:20pm.READ MORE: Carolina Panthers' owner Jerry Richardson is asking state lawmakers to help finance a stadium upgrade.
Richardson told lawmakers in Raleigh on Wednesday that he would like $62 million in state aid along with state approval for $144 million in higher local taxes.
Full story...NC health chief: Agency is getting fixedSubmitted by WWAY on Wed, 02/13/2013 - 2:13pm.READ MORE: Unemployed challenge state leaders to live off $350 a weekSubmitted by WWAY on Thu, 02/07/2013 - 5:29pm.READ MORE: Some political activists want some state leaders to put their money where their mouth is. At a rally in Wilmington today the group said the governor and other Republican leaders should try to live on the amount they want the state to pay the unemployed.
Full story...NC school board stands against paddling studentsSubmitted by WWAY on Thu, 02/07/2013 - 12:27pm.READ MORE: NC House panel OKs more meth penaltiesSubmitted by WWAY on Wed, 02/06/2013 - 4:49pm.READ MORE: Rabon bill would mean sweeping changes to state boards, commissionsSubmitted by Chris Phillips on Wed, 02/06/2013 - 4:45pm.READ MORE:
If a bill in the state Senate becomes law, there will be some big changes on state boards and commissions, including the NC Utilities Commission and the Coastal Resources Commission.
The bill proposes dismissing members of the bodies, and letting the governor and Republican-led legislature appoint new members.
Full story...NC bill would create new vocational HS diplomasSubmitted by WWAY on Wed, 02/06/2013 - 1:39pm.READ MORE:
A new bill working its way through the North Carolina legislature would create new high school graduation requirements focusing on vocational training to help graduating students not headed to college to get jobs.
Full story... » Panel OKs tougher funeral protest penalties in NCSubmitted by WWAY on Wed, 02/06/2013 - 1:33pm.READ MORE:
Criminal penalties for people who disrupt a funeral or memorial service would get tougher under a bill approved by a House judiciary committee.
Full story... » NC House panel OKs amendment on landowner rightsSubmitted by WWAY on Wed, 02/06/2013 - 1:32pm.READ MORE:
The North Carolina House has resumed its effort to get a constitutional amendment on the ballot that makes clear governments can't condemn someone's private property solely for private economic development.
Full story... » Richardson meets with NC Senate leader on stadiumSubmitted by WWAY on Wed, 02/06/2013 - 12:36pm.READ MORE: Embattled former State Sen. R.C. Soles getting state awardSubmitted by WWAY on Wed, 02/06/2013 - 12:56am.READ MORE:
Former State Senator R.C. Soles is scheduled to receive the Order of the Long Leaf Pine next week.
Full story...Gun supporters expected at NC General AssemblySubmitted by Allyson Lorick on Tue, 02/05/2013 - 10:33am.READ MORE:
A gun-rights organization is reminding North Carolina lawmakers its members believe in the right to bear arms and they shouldn't attempt to pass legislation that narrows the freedom.
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