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A continual examination of news and events that affect other locations, as well as Beaufort County in a related sense.

The N.C. House's proposed budget would raise the mandatory retirement age from 72 to 76 for members of the state Supreme Court and Court of Appeals.
The N.C. House's proposed budget would raise the mandatory retirement age from 72 to 76 for members of the state Supreme Court and Court of Appeals.
 
Pension plans for state government retirees are strained
 
On Wednesday, for the first time since 2018, the North Carolina House successfully voted to override a Governor Cooper veto on Senate Bill 41. The bill will now become law.
On Wednesday, for the first time since 2018, the North Carolina House successfully voted to override a Governor Cooper veto on Senate Bill 41. The bill will now become law.
 
“Ironically, the decision to designate Cuba as a State Sponsor of Terrorism and the decision to authorize this trip were made by the same agencies,” said Rep. David Rouzer, R-NC7.
“Ironically, the decision to designate Cuba as a State Sponsor of Terrorism and the decision to authorize this trip were made by the same agencies,” said Rep. David Rouzer, R-NC7.
 
On Tuesday, the North Carolina Senate voted to override Governor Roy Cooper's first veto of the new legislative biennium by a vote of 30-19.
On Tuesday, the North Carolina Senate voted to override Governor Roy Cooper's first veto of the new legislative biennium by a vote of 30-19.
 
The N.C. Court of Appeals has affirmed a lower court ruling allowing for a new motocross training center in rural Davidson County.
The N.C. Court of Appeals has affirmed a lower court ruling allowing for a new motocross training center in rural Davidson County.
 
The State Bureau of Investigation investigates crimes including drug trafficking, arson, embezzlement, and election law violations.
The State Bureau of Investigation investigates crimes including drug trafficking, arson, embezzlement, and election law violations.
 
On Tuesday, the North Carolina House passed a bill requiring sheriffs to contact U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) if they cannot confirm the citizenship status of someone in their custody accused of serious felonies and violent crimes.
On Tuesday, the North Carolina House passed a bill requiring sheriffs to contact U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) if they cannot confirm the citizenship status of someone in their custody accused of serious felonies and violent crimes.
 
The judge in the long-running Leandro education funding case could set the state's funding obligation between $376 million and $677 million.
The judge in the long-running Leandro education funding case could set the state's funding obligation between $376 million and $677 million.
 
"Today is a loss for conservatism," said Donald Bryson, president of the John Locke Foundation.
"Today is a loss for conservatism," said Donald Bryson, president of the John Locke Foundation.
 
The NC Senate signaled their intentions Wednesday to aggressively lower the state’s personal income tax rate.
The NC Senate signaled their intentions Wednesday to aggressively lower the state’s personal income tax rate.
 
A North Carolina representative announced today that he is considering a run for the state treasurer’s office.
A North Carolina representative announced today that he is considering a run for the state treasurer’s office.
 
The 17 former branches of SVB opened Monday morning as branches of First Citizens.
The 17 former branches of SVB opened Monday morning as branches of First Citizens.
 
Building on the success of a program in Mecklenburg County, the North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services today announced the development of pilot community-based programs to restore the capacity of people who the courts determine are Incapable to Proceed (ITP) to trial.
Building on the success of a program in Mecklenburg County, the North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services today announced the development of pilot community-based programs to restore the capacity of people who the courts determine are Incapable to Proceed (ITP) to trial.
 
The monthly local jobs report reveals unemployment rates and related economic indicators at the county level.
 
“I will be the best governor money can’t buy,” said Folwell
 
Gov. Roy Cooper vetoed Senate Bill 41, Guarantee Second Amend[ment] Freedom and Protections, including a pistol purchase permit repeal, Friday.
Gov. Roy Cooper vetoed Senate Bill 41, Guarantee Second Amend[ment] Freedom and Protections, including a pistol purchase permit repeal, Friday.
 
A media coalition is backing WBTV's bid at the N.C. Court of Appeals to secure surveys filled out by Charlotte City Council members in 2020.
A media coalition is backing WBTV's bid at the N.C. Court of Appeals to secure surveys filled out by Charlotte City Council members in 2020.
 
On Thursday, Lt. Gov. Mark Robinson released a statement saying he’s holding a rally on April 22 to share a “special announcement.” He’s expected to enter the gubernatorial race.
On Thursday, Lt. Gov. Mark Robinson released a statement saying he’s holding a rally on April 22 to share a “special announcement.” He’s expected to enter the gubernatorial race.
 
Last Wednesday, North Carolina House leadership released a biennial budget proposal that over the next two years would, among other things, increase spending on public schools, raise average teacher pay by more than 10%, and expand school choice.
Last Wednesday, North Carolina House leadership released a biennial budget proposal that over the next two years would, among other things, increase spending on public schools, raise average teacher pay by more than 10%, and expand school choice.
 
Duke Energy Carolinas wants to increase residential rates for its customers between 16.2 and 16.6% by Sept. 1 and an additional 0.4% by Jan. 1. The utility is also seeking a rate hike for commercial and industrial customers. Rates would increase by 12.1% and 15.2%.
Duke Energy Carolinas wants to increase residential rates for its customers between 16.2 and 16.6% by Sept. 1 and an additional 0.4% by Jan. 1. The utility is also seeking a rate hike for commercial and industrial customers. Rates would increase by 12.1% and 15.2%.
 
The progressive left often argues that the rich do not pay enough in taxes. The tax code is not progressive enough, they say. But, the tax code is much more progressive than they would like to admit. See the below graph from The Heritage Foundation.
The progressive left often argues that the rich do not pay enough in taxes. The tax code is not progressive enough, they say. But, the tax code is much more progressive than they would like to admit. See the below graph from The Heritage Foundation.
 
Lawmakers have introduced a bill in the North Carolina House that would create a universal Education Savings Account to allow parents to pay directly for approved non-public educational expenses for their children.
Lawmakers have introduced a bill in the North Carolina House that would create a universal Education Savings Account to allow parents to pay directly for approved non-public educational expenses for their children.
 
Jon Sanders, director of the Center for Food, Power, and Life at the John Locke Foundation, testifies Wednesday about occupational licensing before the N.C. House Regulatory Reform Committee.
Jon Sanders, director of the Center for Food, Power, and Life at the John Locke Foundation, testifies Wednesday about occupational licensing before the N.C. House Regulatory Reform Committee.
 
A bill meant to curb the teaching of elements of Critical Race Theory in public school classrooms fell short of gaining any Democrat support in the North Carolina House on March 22.
A bill meant to curb the teaching of elements of Critical Race Theory in public school classrooms fell short of gaining any Democrat support in the North Carolina House on March 22.
 
North Carolina State Auditor Beth Wood pleaded guilty today to a hit-and-run charge for a December accident involving a state-owned vehicle in Wake County Court.
North Carolina State Auditor Beth Wood pleaded guilty today to a hit-and-run charge for a December accident involving a state-owned vehicle in Wake County Court.
 
North Carolina could become the latest state to file or pass legislation prohibiting foreign entities from purchasing farmland.
North Carolina could become the latest state to file or pass legislation prohibiting foreign entities from purchasing farmland.
 
Preparred, but unspoken, public comment on the Election Day Integrity Act:
Preparred, but unspoken, public comment on the Election Day Integrity Act:
 
Will the ed-tech startup partner successfully with UNC-System schools?
 
A new bill, SB 512, introduced this week would grant the legislature more authority over appointments for state boards and commissions.
A new bill, SB 512, introduced this week would grant the legislature more authority over appointments for state boards and commissions.
 
On Thursday, the North Carolina House gave final passage to H.B. 76, a bill to expand Medicaid, by a vote of 87-24. On Wednesday, the day prior, the vote was 95-21.
On Thursday, the North Carolina House gave final passage to H.B. 76, a bill to expand Medicaid, by a vote of 87-24. On Wednesday, the day prior, the vote was 95-21.
 
Medicaid expansion is a government intervention created to address problems caused by previous interventions
Medicaid expansion is a government intervention created to address problems caused by previous interventions
 
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