2012 Legislative Recap | Eastern North Carolina Now

   Publisher's note: This article is by the Civitas staff and is posted in Civitas.

    The 2012 North Carolina legislative short session has come to a close, concluding the first biennium in over 100 years that both chambers of the General Assembly were controlled by Republicans. The Civitas Institute has taken the opportunity to review the promises kept and opportunities missed in this historic session. Topics include: budget and taxes, voter ID, education, healthcare, and several others.
North Carolina General Assembly, May 30, 2012: Above.     photo by Stan Deatherage

    2012 Short Session: Short, But How Sweet?

    State Budget Increases Spending by Half a Billion Over Last Year

    In the Realm of Healthcare, The Fight Continues

    Steps Forward on Energy and the Environment

    Education Gets a Solid Grade in 2012 Session

    Voter ID Falls Short in 2012 Session

    Ensuring Justice for North Carolina

    NC Affirms Traditional Marriage
North Carolina General Assembly, May, 2012     photo by Stan Deatherage


2011-2012 Veto Override Chart


Overidden Veto

HB 950 Modify 2011 Appropriations Act
SB 820 Clean Energy & Economic Security Act
SB 416 Amend Death Penalty Procedures
HB 7 Comm. Colleges/Opt Out of Fed'l Loan Prgm
HB 200 Appropriations Act of 2011
SB 33 Medical Liability Reforms
HB 854 Woman's Right To Know Act
SB 496 Medicaid and Health Choice Provider Req.
SB 532 ESC/Jobs Reform
SB 781 Regulatory Reform Act
SB 727 No Dues Check Off for School Empl.

Vetoed

SB 13 Balanced Budget Act of 2011
HB 2 Healthcare Freedom Act
SB 265 State Health Plan/Appropriations and Transfer
HB 383 Extent UI Benefits/Continuing Resolution
HB 351 Restore Confidence in Government Act
HB 482 Water Violations Waivers
SB 709 Energy Jobs Act
SB 9 No Discriminatory Purpose in Death Penalty

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Gentlemen (Dear Commissioners, July 31, 2012) Government, State and Federal, Governing Beaufort County Explosive Material Found in Blounts Creek Area


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North Carolina's Rate Bureau has requested for 2024 an annual increase of 42.2%, whereby North Carolina's Insurance Commissioner Mike Causey has exhibited a great willingness to take a firm stand against such an exorbitant increase.
I reckon one could always argue that ignorance rests in the eyes of the beholder, but, I'm not taking that bet ... not in these Orwellian times, when so few of our fellow travelers know so little of what is real, and far too much of what otherwise might be terminally fake.
There were numerous local professional and educational opportunities showcased on Wednesday at the Beaufort County Job and Resource Fair.
Please click on the link to access the agenda for the Monday, February 12, 2024 City Council meeting
The Beaufort County Board of Commissioners will hold a special called meeting with the Beaufort County Board of Education on Wednesday, February 7, 2024 at 3:30 PM at the Professional Development Center located at 845 Pierce St, Washington, NC.
The Beaufort County Board of Commissioners will meet at 121 W. 3rd St, Washington, during the following times for their annual Planning Retreat:

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The Beaufort County Board of Commissioners will meet in regular session on Monday, February 5, 2024 at 5:30 PM in the boardroom located at 136 W. 2nd St, Washington, NC
This morning’s update included very minor changes to timing of today’s forecasted impacts.
This afternoon’s update from the National Weather Service (NWS) included another increase in the forecasted wind conditions for Beaufort County.
This morning’s update from the National Weather Service (NWS) included an elevated threat of severe weather, to include the possibility of tornados, as well as an increase in the forecasted wind conditions.
Our office is continuing to monitor an approaching cold front that is expected to bring high winds, elevated water levels, rain and the potential for severe storms to our area Tuesday and Wednesday. Forecast details for Beaufort County can be found below.
Please click on the link to access the agenda for the Monday, January 8, 2024 City Council meeting.

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Our office is currently monitoring the forecast of an approaching cold front that is expected to bring windy conditions, rain and the possibility of severe storms to eastern NC on Tuesday.

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