Government | Eastern NC Now

Your source for all Eastern NC Events, Issues, Business, News and Information, Government, Politics, People, and Arts. Everything a tourist, and others alike need.

ENCNow
Home
Categories
Login
Advertisement
VbAD0
Latest Polls   (view all)
Where do you stand on the Transgender Issue now that the issue has gotten to the overt point of the open celebration of this lifestyle choice, dictated by certain direct and explicit actions.
90% I do not approve of behavior that has within its expressed tenants policies that harm children.
9.17% I do support the Trans Community in all its many facets because diversity is at a premium in today's society.
0.83% What is a "Children's Drag Queen Story Hour?"
Advertisement
VbAD1
Latest Comments   (view all)
Advertisement
VbAD2
Latest Entries   (view all)
Advertisement
VbAD3
ENCN Masthead
ENCN Masthead

Government  

HbAD0


Interest is coalescing around legislation that would repeal a law forcing energy companies to buy increasingly larger volumes of costly, tax-subsidized, renewable energy. Rep. Mike Hager, R-Rutherford, is drafting language for a bill as Gov. Pat McCrory pushes for offshore...
Interest is coalescing around legislation that would repeal a law forcing energy companies to buy increasingly larger volumes of costly, tax-subsidized, renewable energy. Rep. Mike Hager, R-Rutherford, is drafting language for a bill as Gov. Pat McCrory pushes for offshore...
 
Today, Governor Pat McCrory released the following statements on recent economic initiatives in North Carolina.
Today, Governor Pat McCrory released the following statements on recent economic initiatives in North Carolina.
 
Sharon C. Singleton, CMC of Beaufort County, has earned the designation of Certified Municipal Clerk (CMC), which is awarded by the International Institute of Municipal Clerks (IIMC), Inc.
Sharon C. Singleton, CMC of Beaufort County, has earned the designation of Certified Municipal Clerk (CMC), which is awarded by the International Institute of Municipal Clerks (IIMC), Inc.
 
The Beaufort County Commissioners voted Thursday (2-14-13) to build a new jail at the county's Industrial Park on U. S. 264 West. The vote was 4-3 with the three Democrats (Robert Belcher, Ed Booth and Jerry Langley) being joined by Republican Al Klemm.
The Beaufort County Commissioners voted Thursday (2-14-13) to build a new jail at the county's Industrial Park on U. S. 264 West. The vote was 4-3 with the three Democrats (Robert Belcher, Ed Booth and Jerry Langley) being joined by Republican Al Klemm.
 
Enjoy the weather now because in twenty-four hours it will not look like this. I just got off the phone with the NWS and they informed me that they may or may not issue a winter weather advisory for travel beginning 4:00pm tomorrow, Saturday.
Enjoy the weather now because in twenty-four hours it will not look like this. I just got off the phone with the NWS and they informed me that they may or may not issue a winter weather advisory for travel beginning 4:00pm tomorrow, Saturday.
 
Today, North Carolina Governor Pat McCrory, South Carolina Governor Nikki Haley and Virginia Governor Bob McDonnell sent a letter to Sally Jewell, the Interior Secretary Designate, asking her and the Obama Administration to partner with the states on energy exploration and production.
Today, North Carolina Governor Pat McCrory, South Carolina Governor Nikki Haley and Virginia Governor Bob McDonnell sent a letter to Sally Jewell, the Interior Secretary Designate, asking her and the Obama Administration to partner with the states on energy exploration and production.
 
Beaufort County is announcing that between February 15, 2013 and February 17, 2013 there will be a Search and Rescue Exercise (SARX) taking place in the vicinity surrounding Camp Bonner North Boy Scout Camp which is located off of Harvey Road and will include areas of Goose Creek State Park.
Beaufort County is announcing that between February 15, 2013 and February 17, 2013 there will be a Search and Rescue Exercise (SARX) taking place in the vicinity surrounding Camp Bonner North Boy Scout Camp which is located off of Harvey Road and will include areas of Goose Creek State Park.
 
Peppering her remarks with fiscal horror stories, state Health and Human Services Secretary Aldona Wos told lawmakers Wednesday she is reforming a harried department in organizational meltdown.
Peppering her remarks with fiscal horror stories, state Health and Human Services Secretary Aldona Wos told lawmakers Wednesday she is reforming a harried department in organizational meltdown.
 
Today, Governor McCrory announced the following appointments.
 
On February 12, 2013, Candidate Obama delivered his 5th State of the Union Address, an address concocted of misstatements and fantasies crafted to embolden the low-information voter / citizen that is over half of his electoral base that re-elected the Candidate to the presidency of the United State.
On February 12, 2013, Candidate Obama delivered his 5th State of the Union Address, an address concocted of misstatements and fantasies crafted to embolden the low-information voter / citizen that is over half of his electoral base that re-elected the Candidate to the presidency of the United State.
 
Buoyed by Gov. Pat McCrory's announcement that he does not support expanding Medicaid rolls or creating a state-run health insurance exchange, a state House committee voted Tuesday over Democrats' objections in favor of...
Buoyed by Gov. Pat McCrory's announcement that he does not support expanding Medicaid rolls or creating a state-run health insurance exchange, a state House committee voted Tuesday over Democrats' objections in favor of...
 
From time to time issues come up in local government that "fly under the public's radar" until it is too late.
From time to time issues come up in local government that "fly under the public's radar" until it is too late.
 
Last week representatives from Beaufort County including Commissioners Ed Booth, and Hood Richardson, County Manager Randell Woodruff, Lobbyist/Consultant Joe McClees met with Mr. Frank DiGiovanni of the Department of Defense Clearinghouse in Washington, DC.
Last week representatives from Beaufort County including Commissioners Ed Booth, and Hood Richardson, County Manager Randell Woodruff, Lobbyist/Consultant Joe McClees met with Mr. Frank DiGiovanni of the Department of Defense Clearinghouse in Washington, DC.
 
With "consistent support from the [GOP] caucus," the House Health and Human Services Committee will take up a Senate-passed bill today to reject two provisions under the federal Affordable Care Act...
With "consistent support from the [GOP] caucus," the House Health and Human Services Committee will take up a Senate-passed bill today to reject two provisions under the federal Affordable Care Act...
 
Today, Governor McCrory released the following statement on North Carolina's implementation of the Affordable Care Act in the lead up to the February 15th deadline set by the federal government.
Today, Governor McCrory released the following statement on North Carolina's implementation of the Affordable Care Act in the lead up to the February 15th deadline set by the federal government.
 
The Child Care Commission made another attempt Feb. 4 to get a procedural committee that sifts through administrative rules to approve a controversial rule prohibiting religious instruction at NC Pre-K centers.
The Child Care Commission made another attempt Feb. 4 to get a procedural committee that sifts through administrative rules to approve a controversial rule prohibiting religious instruction at NC Pre-K centers.
 
What started out as a discussion of whether the boycott of the January 18, 2013 special meeting by the Democrat members of the Board of Commissioners (Langley, Booth, Belcher) was legal, turned out to be a raucous discussion of gun control.
What started out as a discussion of whether the boycott of the January 18, 2013 special meeting by the Democrat members of the Board of Commissioners (Langley, Booth, Belcher) was legal, turned out to be a raucous discussion of gun control.
 
Today, Governor McCrory announced the following appointments.
 
HB 4 passed the N. C. House Monday (2-5-13) night. The bill is entitled Unemployment Insurance Fund Solvency & Program Changes.
HB 4 passed the N. C. House Monday (2-5-13) night. The bill is entitled Unemployment Insurance Fund Solvency & Program Changes.
 
Today, Governor Pat McCrory released the following statement on the passage of Senate Bill 14.
Today, Governor Pat McCrory released the following statement on the passage of Senate Bill 14.
 
State officials will not say whether anyone will be charged in a Medicaid spending scandal uncovered by the state auditor's office.
State officials will not say whether anyone will be charged in a Medicaid spending scandal uncovered by the state auditor's office.
 
The Washington City Council will meet Monday, February 11, 2013, to discuss the city's business.
The Washington City Council will meet Monday, February 11, 2013, to discuss the city's business.
 
Flag-waving, placard-toting gun rights advocates from around the state and Virginia rallied in front of the North Carolina legislative building...
Flag-waving, placard-toting gun rights advocates from around the state and Virginia rallied in front of the North Carolina legislative building...
 
Following two hours of debate, the House gave initial approval to a bill aimed at speeding up the retirement of the state's $2.5 billion debt owed to the federal government for unemployment benefits.
Following two hours of debate, the House gave initial approval to a bill aimed at speeding up the retirement of the state's $2.5 billion debt owed to the federal government for unemployment benefits.
 
The North Carolina Senate tentatively passed legislation Monday night to opt out of participation in several expensive provisions of Obamacare.
The North Carolina Senate tentatively passed legislation Monday night to opt out of participation in several expensive provisions of Obamacare.
 
Today, Governor McCrory announced the following proposed Board of Transportation appointees, to be reviewed by the Joint Legislative Transportation Oversight Committee.
Today, Governor McCrory announced the following proposed Board of Transportation appointees, to be reviewed by the Joint Legislative Transportation Oversight Committee.
 
During my inaugural address, I mentioned that there are two primary functions of education. As my dad used to say, the first is to exercise your brain and gain critical thinking to help with all aspects of life.
During my inaugural address, I mentioned that there are two primary functions of education. As my dad used to say, the first is to exercise your brain and gain critical thinking to help with all aspects of life.
 
North Carolina's Medicaid program is in a major state of disarray, costing taxpayers "hundreds of millions of dollars" in mismanagement, a blistering state audit revealed.
North Carolina's Medicaid program is in a major state of disarray, costing taxpayers "hundreds of millions of dollars" in mismanagement, a blistering state audit revealed.
 
The effort to reshape the state's unemployment insurance program took one step forward on Thursday when the House Finance Committee gave the bill a thumbs up.
The effort to reshape the state's unemployment insurance program took one step forward on Thursday when the House Finance Committee gave the bill a thumbs up.
 
Appoint Jim Gardner (Rocky Mount) – Gardner was born in Rocky Mount on April 8, 1933 and educated in North Carolina public schools in Rocky Mount and North Carolina State University.
Appoint Jim Gardner (Rocky Mount) – Gardner was born in Rocky Mount on April 8, 1933 and educated in North Carolina public schools in Rocky Mount and North Carolina State University.
 
A stint as a prosecutor in a South Carolina county ended up earning Eric Rowell a notice of failure to file a North Carolina income tax return for 2008. Rowell neither lived nor worked in North Carolina that year.
A stint as a prosecutor in a South Carolina county ended up earning Eric Rowell a notice of failure to file a North Carolina income tax return for 2008. Rowell neither lived nor worked in North Carolina that year.
 
Today, Governor Pat McCrory welcomed a recent independent audit of the state's Medicaid program by State Auditor Beth Wood and highlighted the need to address cost control and accountability issues in the program through proactive reforms.
Today, Governor Pat McCrory welcomed a recent independent audit of the state's Medicaid program by State Auditor Beth Wood and highlighted the need to address cost control and accountability issues in the program through proactive reforms.
 
North Carolina Senator Bill Cook has sponsored two very important bills in the NC General Assembly, and our publishing friend, the Beaufort Observer, has published information to that effect.
North Carolina Senator Bill Cook has sponsored two very important bills in the NC General Assembly, and our publishing friend, the Beaufort Observer, has published information to that effect.
 
Gavels in both the House and the Senate are set to fall at noon as the General Assembly begins its 2013 session in earnest.
Gavels in both the House and the Senate are set to fall at noon as the General Assembly begins its 2013 session in earnest.
 
« Newer     Older »     

HbAD1

 
 
Back to Top