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

A top legislative architect of the General Assembly's tax reform efforts said Wednesday that both House and Senate leaders are at the negotiating...
A top legislative architect of the General Assembly's tax reform efforts said Wednesday that both House and Senate leaders are at the negotiating...
 
Governor Pat McCrory announced today that financial assistance is available for survivors of the severe storms that struck Stanly and adjoining counties June 13.
Governor Pat McCrory announced today that financial assistance is available for survivors of the severe storms that struck Stanly and adjoining counties June 13.
 
Unless significant changes and clarifications are made addressing our concerns that were clearly communicated by DHHS Secretary Aldona Wos, Governor Pat McCrory will veto the existing bill, HB 695, if it is passed by the House and Senate.
Unless significant changes and clarifications are made addressing our concerns that were clearly communicated by DHHS Secretary Aldona Wos, Governor Pat McCrory will veto the existing bill, HB 695, if it is passed by the House and Senate.
 
Contrary to recent media reports, North Carolina has taken out federal loans to operate its underfunded unemployment insurance system, and it is the state's obligation to see that $2.5 billion debt is repaid, said Dale Folwell, state assistant secretary of employment security.
Contrary to recent media reports, North Carolina has taken out federal loans to operate its underfunded unemployment insurance system, and it is the state's obligation to see that $2.5 billion debt is repaid, said Dale Folwell, state assistant secretary of employment security.
 
Governor Pat McCrory joined Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) Secretary Aldona Wos and DHHS CIO Jo​e Cooper today to visit the NCTracks call center and command center.
Governor Pat McCrory joined Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) Secretary Aldona Wos and DHHS CIO Jo​e Cooper today to visit the NCTracks call center and command center.
 
Democratic lawmakers and left-leaning activists are advancing a meritless argument that unemployment benefits are an economic stimulus, critics say.
Democratic lawmakers and left-leaning activists are advancing a meritless argument that unemployment benefits are an economic stimulus, critics say.
 
State Sen. Bob Rucho said a sweeping decision by a three-judge Superior Court panel handed him and state Rep. David Lewis "a complete and utter vindication" against accusations of racism and unconstitutional gerrymandering in a lawsuit over redrawn state voting maps.
State Sen. Bob Rucho said a sweeping decision by a three-judge Superior Court panel handed him and state Rep. David Lewis "a complete and utter vindication" against accusations of racism and unconstitutional gerrymandering in a lawsuit over redrawn state voting maps.
 
Gov. Pat McCrory sounded an optimistic note while discussing tax reform during a Monday press conference marking his first six months in office. McCrory, a Republican, discussed a number of issues during the session with reporters.
Gov. Pat McCrory sounded an optimistic note while discussing tax reform during a Monday press conference marking his first six months in office. McCrory, a Republican, discussed a number of issues during the session with reporters.
 
Governor Pat McCrory signed 23 bills today
 
Governor Pat McCrory requested a disaster declaration by the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) today so storm victims in Stanly County and the adjacent counties of Anson, Cabarrus, Montgomery, Rowan, and Union may apply for financial assistance following severe weather on June 13, 2013.
Governor Pat McCrory requested a disaster declaration by the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) today so storm victims in Stanly County and the adjacent counties of Anson, Cabarrus, Montgomery, Rowan, and Union may apply for financial assistance following severe weather on June 13, 2013.
 
The Office of Governor Pat McCrory announced the following At-Large appointments to the Governor's Advisory Council on Hispanic/Latino Affairs today.
The Office of Governor Pat McCrory announced the following At-Large appointments to the Governor's Advisory Council on Hispanic/Latino Affairs today.
 
Tax reform moved a step closer to the finish line Tuesday as the Republican-led state Senate gave its tentative approval to its modified plan by a 32-15 margin. While it's not clear whether Republican Gov. Pat McCrory backs the proposal, the GOP leader in the House says his...
Tax reform moved a step closer to the finish line Tuesday as the Republican-led state Senate gave its tentative approval to its modified plan by a 32-15 margin. While it's not clear whether Republican Gov. Pat McCrory backs the proposal, the GOP leader in the House says his...
 
This is the final week 70,000 jobless workers in North Carolina will receive a federal emergency unemployment compensation check. But Dale Folwell, the state official in charge of jobless benefits, says reports claiming that as many as 170,000 unemployed state residents might lose federal...
This is the final week 70,000 jobless workers in North Carolina will receive a federal emergency unemployment compensation check. But Dale Folwell, the state official in charge of jobless benefits, says reports claiming that as many as 170,000 unemployed state residents might lose federal...
 
Senate tax writers stepped closer Monday to reform proposals adopted by their House counterparts. The Senate Finance Committee's actions lifted hopes that a compromise could be pieced together before the General Assembly adjourns this summer.
Senate tax writers stepped closer Monday to reform proposals adopted by their House counterparts. The Senate Finance Committee's actions lifted hopes that a compromise could be pieced together before the General Assembly adjourns this summer.
 
Governor McCrory announced a new member of the administration today, who will serve as the senior advisor for federal and state initiatives.
Governor McCrory announced a new member of the administration today, who will serve as the senior advisor for federal and state initiatives.
 
There are two stories here. The first is that of why this board even exists. The second in how it operated to violate Mr. Cooksey's rights.
There are two stories here. The first is that of why this board even exists. The second in how it operated to violate Mr. Cooksey's rights.
 
The Office of Governor Pat McCrory announced the following direct appointments today.
 
Governor Pat McCrory released the following statement today after signing a continuing budget resolution late Wednesday afternoon.
Governor Pat McCrory released the following statement today after signing a continuing budget resolution late Wednesday afternoon.
 
Gov. Pat McCrory's administration is repackaging the way it performs economic development efforts, moving the function from the Department of...
Gov. Pat McCrory's administration is repackaging the way it performs economic development efforts, moving the function from the Department of...
 
Governor Pat McCrory has reappointed Ed Finley as chairman of the North Carolina Utilities Commission.
Governor Pat McCrory has reappointed Ed Finley as chairman of the North Carolina Utilities Commission.
 
Amid pushback from charter schools and concerns about violations of constitutional separation of powers, a Senate bill creating an independent public...
Amid pushback from charter schools and concerns about violations of constitutional separation of powers, a Senate bill creating an independent public...
 
Governor Pat McCrory signed 28 bills today.
 
The N.C. Department of Transportation has a new, more efficient way of funding infrastructure investments that will better connect citizens to opportunities, increase jobs, and enhance economic development after Governor Pat McCrory signed into law today
The N.C. Department of Transportation has a new, more efficient way of funding infrastructure investments that will better connect citizens to opportunities, increase jobs, and enhance economic development after Governor Pat McCrory signed into law today
 
A multimillion-dollar computer system to collect and analyze massive amounts of statewide medical data and designed to improve North Carolina health...
A multimillion-dollar computer system to collect and analyze massive amounts of statewide medical data and designed to improve North Carolina health...
 
First Lady Ann McCrory and Representative Jason Saine released the following statement urging Senators to take action on House Bill 930, bipartisan legislation that establishes basic standards of care for large commercial dog breeding facilities and helps ensure that all dogs are treated humanely.
First Lady Ann McCrory and Representative Jason Saine released the following statement urging Senators to take action on House Bill 930, bipartisan legislation that establishes basic standards of care for large commercial dog breeding facilities and helps ensure that all dogs are treated humanely.
 
Valeria Lee, chair of the N.C. Rural Economic Development Center board of directors, has announced a plan of action for reviewing the organization's procedures for awarding, monitoring and reporting grants.
Valeria Lee, chair of the N.C. Rural Economic Development Center board of directors, has announced a plan of action for reviewing the organization's procedures for awarding, monitoring and reporting grants.
 
North Carolina could save more than $3 billion in Medicaid prescription costs over the coming decade by negotiating discounts through pharmacy networks...
North Carolina could save more than $3 billion in Medicaid prescription costs over the coming decade by negotiating discounts through pharmacy networks...
 
The Office of Governor Pat McCrory announced the following direct appointments today
The Office of Governor Pat McCrory announced the following direct appointments today
 
A government reform group is making another push for changes in the way North Carolina draws legislative maps as the...
A government reform group is making another push for changes in the way North Carolina draws legislative maps as the...
 
Tax reform legislation working its way through the General Assembly could affect a Taxpayer Bill of Rights measure originally intended to return...
Tax reform legislation working its way through the General Assembly could affect a Taxpayer Bill of Rights measure originally intended to return...
 
Governor Pat McCrory signed 56 bills today.
 
Governor Pat McCrory called on North Carolina's education leaders to increase their production of community college and university graduates as well as devise more innovative methods to increase teacher pay.
Governor Pat McCrory called on North Carolina's education leaders to increase their production of community college and university graduates as well as devise more innovative methods to increase teacher pay.
 
The most likely outcome of tax reform negotiations in the North Carolina General Assembly is a plan that would lead to average annual state revenue growth of 3.2 percent to 3.9 percent. That's a key finding in a new John Locke Foundation Spotlight report.
The most likely outcome of tax reform negotiations in the North Carolina General Assembly is a plan that would lead to average annual state revenue growth of 3.2 percent to 3.9 percent. That's a key finding in a new John Locke Foundation Spotlight report.
 
The Department of Health and Human Services is taking an "unbelievably risky" approach to activating a nearly half-billion-dollar, high-powered Medicaid computer...
The Department of Health and Human Services is taking an "unbelievably risky" approach to activating a nearly half-billion-dollar, high-powered Medicaid computer...
 
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