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Governor Pat McCrory signed today a $21.735 billion state budget that supports his agenda as proposed in his State of the State address and in his budget proposal submitted in March.
Published: Saturday, September 19th, 2015 @ 7:45 pm
By: McCrory Communications
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With the House passing a $21.735 billion General Fund budget by an 81-33 vote early Friday morning, and Gov. Pat McCrory saying he would approve the spending plan, lawmakers will shift their focus to outstanding items such as a $2 billion bond package and Medicaid reform before adjourning.
Published: Saturday, September 19th, 2015 @ 7:43 pm
By: John Locke Foundation
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It is hard to memorize Shakespeare, be a soda jerk and flirt with a preacher's daughter, but I did my best.
Published: Saturday, September 19th, 2015 @ 4:48 pm
By: Bobby Tony
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After my draft physical, I called a friend who joined the Air Force and hoped to work on dry land in Japan or Thailand.
Published: Saturday, September 19th, 2015 @ 3:57 pm
By: Ted McDonald
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We've heard some tough talk. Everyone is beating their chest getting ready for the upcoming elections.
Published: Saturday, September 19th, 2015 @ 3:35 pm
By: Brant Clifton
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A series of undercover videos from a pro-life group have rocked Planned Parenthood -- and the national debate over abortion.
Published: Saturday, September 19th, 2015 @ 3:27 pm
By: Diane Rufino
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That North Carolina's system of automobile inspections persists is, as I wrote in my 2013 report on Carolina Cronyism, "a triumph of cronyism." North Carolina is one of only 17 states that require safety inspections of automobiles, though there have been frequent legislative efforts to end them...
Published: Saturday, September 19th, 2015 @ 2:27 pm
By: John Locke Foundation
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Dr. Bob Weltzin, Raleigh's Next Mayor today announced the official launch of a Spanish language version of his campaign website.
Published: Saturday, September 19th, 2015 @ 11:16 am
By: Stan Deatherage
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The North Carolina General Assembly seems poised to pass a budget for the 2015-17 biennium that spends some $22 billion a year on General Fund programs, appropriates more than $50 billion a year when all other funds are included, and makes hundreds of millions of dollars in changes to state taxes
Published: Saturday, September 19th, 2015 @ 10:34 am
By: John Locke Foundation
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On September 25, Freeboot Friday will welcome a band dedicated to channeling the energy and artistry of one of the greats.
Published: Saturday, September 19th, 2015 @ 10:12 am
By: Stan Deatherage
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