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

Gov. Pat McCrory hopes to inject market-based solutions into the state's costly Medicaid system, shifting the burden of controlling systemic budget overruns from...
Gov. Pat McCrory hopes to inject market-based solutions into the state's costly Medicaid system, shifting the burden of controlling systemic budget overruns from...
 
After two hours of discussion and comment earlier this afternoon, a measure freezing the state’s renewable energy portfolio standard squeaked through a House Commerce subcommittee...
After two hours of discussion and comment earlier this afternoon, a measure freezing the state’s renewable energy portfolio standard squeaked through a House Commerce subcommittee...
 
Bill Cook has introduced SB 664 which is entitled "Consolidate DV Commission/Council for Women."
 
State Rep. John Torbett, R-Gaston, last week failed to persuade the House Regulatory Reform Committee to loosen up the state's certificate of need law - the statute...
State Rep. John Torbett, R-Gaston, last week failed to persuade the House Regulatory Reform Committee to loosen up the state's certificate of need law - the statute...
 
Governor Pat McCrory signed the following bills into law today.
 
Without dissent, the state House Thursday passed House Bill 297, which repeals all matching funds provisions in state judicial and Council of State public financing...
Without dissent, the state House Thursday passed House Bill 297, which repeals all matching funds provisions in state judicial and Council of State public financing...
 
A bill passed Wednesday by the House Elections Committee would require local government special elections to be conducted during regularly scheduled general elections and primary elections in even-numbered years.
A bill passed Wednesday by the House Elections Committee would require local government special elections to be conducted during regularly scheduled general elections and primary elections in even-numbered years.
 
The state House Thursday gave its final approval to a Good Samaritan law, a change in state law that would provide limited immunity from prosecution for people who summon medical help for a person who overdoses on drugs.
The state House Thursday gave its final approval to a Good Samaritan law, a change in state law that would provide limited immunity from prosecution for people who summon medical help for a person who overdoses on drugs.
 
Today, Governor McCrory announced the following direct appointments.
 
Today, Governor Pat McCrory signed the following bills into law.
 
A national database created to collect and track confidential personal information from public school students from kindergarten through high school is drawing fire from parents and privacy experts.
A national database created to collect and track confidential personal information from public school students from kindergarten through high school is drawing fire from parents and privacy experts.
 
Today, Governor Pat McCrory named top leaders in the North Carolina Department of Public Safety's law enforcement division, including the Colonel of the State Highway Patrol, the Director of Alcohol Law Enforcement and the State Capitol Police Chief.
Today, Governor Pat McCrory named top leaders in the North Carolina Department of Public Safety's law enforcement division, including the Colonel of the State Highway Patrol, the Director of Alcohol Law Enforcement and the State Capitol Police Chief.
 
North Carolina taxpayers would receive a tax relief refund when state revenues exceed 5 percent of budgeted amounts under a state constitutional amendment proposed by Rep. John Blust, R-Guilford.
North Carolina taxpayers would receive a tax relief refund when state revenues exceed 5 percent of budgeted amounts under a state constitutional amendment proposed by Rep. John Blust, R-Guilford.
 
Tax subsidies in Obamacare could push at least half of privately insured, lower-income North Carolinians into the federal health exchange and off of private coverage, critics of the federal health reform law say.
Tax subsidies in Obamacare could push at least half of privately insured, lower-income North Carolinians into the federal health exchange and off of private coverage, critics of the federal health reform law say.
 
Governor Pat McCrory takes action on legislation and his proposed bedget for the state of North Carolina.
Governor Pat McCrory takes action on legislation and his proposed bedget for the state of North Carolina.
 
That's how newly elected Governor Pat McCrory described his first state budget proposal at a press conference Wednesday morning.
That's how newly elected Governor Pat McCrory described his first state budget proposal at a press conference Wednesday morning.
 
The Tax Foundation last week unveiled its latest installment of its annual State Business Tax Climate Index for 2012. Unsurprisingly, North Carolina remained far down the list, coming in a dismal 44 – making our state the 7th worst in the nation.
The Tax Foundation last week unveiled its latest installment of its annual State Business Tax Climate Index for 2012. Unsurprisingly, North Carolina remained far down the list, coming in a dismal 44 – making our state the 7th worst in the nation.
 
Gov. Pat McCrory unveiled his first budget Wednesday that would spend $20.6 billion in the next fiscal year, an increase of about 2.2 percent over the current fiscal year's General Fund budget. The total state budget, including...
Gov. Pat McCrory unveiled his first budget Wednesday that would spend $20.6 billion in the next fiscal year, an increase of about 2.2 percent over the current fiscal year's General Fund budget. The total state budget, including...
 
Economic researchers say a study claiming more than 20,000 job-years were created in North Carolina as a result of legislation mandating the purchase of renewable energy likely exaggerates that outcome while downplaying job losses resulting from that mandate.
Economic researchers say a study claiming more than 20,000 job-years were created in North Carolina as a result of legislation mandating the purchase of renewable energy likely exaggerates that outcome while downplaying job losses resulting from that mandate.
 
Today, Governor McCrory announced the following nominations to serve on the State Board of Education for confirmation by the North Carolina General Assembly.
Today, Governor McCrory announced the following nominations to serve on the State Board of Education for confirmation by the North Carolina General Assembly.
 
N.C. Senate leader Phil Berger Tuesday unveiled the second phase of his education reform agenda, calling for an end to teacher tenure, placing a greater emphasis on literacy, pushing for accountability in...
N.C. Senate leader Phil Berger Tuesday unveiled the second phase of his education reform agenda, calling for an end to teacher tenure, placing a greater emphasis on literacy, pushing for accountability in...
 
Today, Governor McCrory proposed a balanced budget for fiscal years 2013-2015, continuing his administration's focus on finding long-term solutions to fix North Carolina's economy, transform education and make government more efficient.
Today, Governor McCrory proposed a balanced budget for fiscal years 2013-2015, continuing his administration's focus on finding long-term solutions to fix North Carolina's economy, transform education and make government more efficient.
 
Today, during a press conference at Apex Middle School, Governor Pat McCrory announced the creation of the N.C. Center for Safer Schools, which will serve as the state's primary point of contact on issues related to school safety.
Today, during a press conference at Apex Middle School, Governor Pat McCrory announced the creation of the N.C. Center for Safer Schools, which will serve as the state's primary point of contact on issues related to school safety.
 
One of the first pieces of legislation approved this year by the Republican-controlled N.C. General Assembly was a bill barring the state from expanding Medicaid under the federal health care overhaul.
One of the first pieces of legislation approved this year by the Republican-controlled N.C. General Assembly was a bill barring the state from expanding Medicaid under the federal health care overhaul.
 
North Carolina will offer a rapid response to affected employees at House of Raeford Farms plant closure in Raeford and the growers linked to the business.
North Carolina will offer a rapid response to affected employees at House of Raeford Farms plant closure in Raeford and the growers linked to the business.
 
Today, Governor Pat McCrory signed the following bills into law.
 
A Sunshine Week meeting to discuss a proposed new law making a violation of the state's open government laws found some senators not too keen on the idea.
A Sunshine Week meeting to discuss a proposed new law making a violation of the state's open government laws found some senators not too keen on the idea.
 
Today, Governor Pat McCrory and N.C. Commerce Secretary Sharon Decker announced that OFS Brands, a furniture and logistics company, will expand its facility in Guilford County.
Today, Governor Pat McCrory and N.C. Commerce Secretary Sharon Decker announced that OFS Brands, a furniture and logistics company, will expand its facility in Guilford County.
 
Calling it a "hostile takeover" that sets a dangerous precedent of allowing the state to seize municipal assets, Senate Democrats unsuccessfully attempted to block a bill transferring ownership...
Calling it a "hostile takeover" that sets a dangerous precedent of allowing the state to seize municipal assets, Senate Democrats unsuccessfully attempted to block a bill transferring ownership...
 
Today, Governor Pat McCrory and Department of Environment and Natural Resources Secretary John Skvarla announced the signing of a brownfields agreement for ReVenture West.
Today, Governor Pat McCrory and Department of Environment and Natural Resources Secretary John Skvarla announced the signing of a brownfields agreement for ReVenture West.
 
North Carolinians should expect the General Assembly to pass a strict voter ID bill in 2013, and it will be one that will pass federal and judicial scrutiny, a chairman of the House Elections Committee said.
North Carolinians should expect the General Assembly to pass a strict voter ID bill in 2013, and it will be one that will pass federal and judicial scrutiny, a chairman of the House Elections Committee said.
 
Today, Governor Pat McCrory signed a proclamation declaring March 9-17, 2013 as National AmeriCorps Week in North Carolina.
Today, Governor Pat McCrory signed a proclamation declaring March 9-17, 2013 as National AmeriCorps Week in North Carolina.
 
The North Carolina Supreme Court handed down a decision Friday (3-8-13) that may well become a landmark precedent-setting case that will protect citizens, individual and corporate, from abusive municipalities and counties that try to use their taxation powers to control behavior rather than simply r
The North Carolina Supreme Court handed down a decision Friday (3-8-13) that may well become a landmark precedent-setting case that will protect citizens, individual and corporate, from abusive municipalities and counties that try to use their taxation powers to control behavior rather than simply r
 
Today, Governor Pat McCrory took a stand against previous state government budget practices as the Medicaid liability continues to impact the entire budget.
Today, Governor Pat McCrory took a stand against previous state government budget practices as the Medicaid liability continues to impact the entire budget.
 
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