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North Carolina's tax structure is almost assuredly going to receive an overhaul in 2013. Legislative leaders and newly elected Gov. Pat McCrory have made no secret of this.
North Carolina's tax structure is almost assuredly going to receive an overhaul in 2013. Legislative leaders and newly elected Gov. Pat McCrory have made no secret of this.
 
House Bill 177 would allow single specialty ambulatory surgery centers to perform procedures like tonsillectomies, cataract surgeries, orthopedic surgeries and other procedures outside a hospital.
House Bill 177 would allow single specialty ambulatory surgery centers to perform procedures like tonsillectomies, cataract surgeries, orthopedic surgeries and other procedures outside a hospital.
 
With the General Assembly considering legislation requiring voters to show photo identification to vote, a House panel recently heard from experts on the issue.
With the General Assembly considering legislation requiring voters to show photo identification to vote, a House panel recently heard from experts on the issue.
 
Acting on his commitment to transform North Carolina's education system, Governor Pat McCrory signed two bills today to help expand digital learning initiatives and promote technology in the classroom.
Acting on his commitment to transform North Carolina's education system, Governor Pat McCrory signed two bills today to help expand digital learning initiatives and promote technology in the classroom.
 
I really have tried to understand the clamor over the voter ID issue but I don't get it.
I really have tried to understand the clamor over the voter ID issue but I don't get it.
 
Today, Governor Pat McCrory signed the following bills into law.
 
Has North Carolina's economy turned the corner? It depends on how you define "turn the corner." And it depends on what measure you choose.
Has North Carolina's economy turned the corner? It depends on how you define "turn the corner." And it depends on what measure you choose.
 
This week's Bad Bill of the Week is a repeat offender. House Bill 100 Healthy Families & Workplaces/Paid Sick Days, sponsored by Reps. Alma Adams (D-Guilford) and Larry Hall (D-Durham), would criminalize voluntary work agreements between workers and employers.
This week's Bad Bill of the Week is a repeat offender. House Bill 100 Healthy Families & Workplaces/Paid Sick Days, sponsored by Reps. Alma Adams (D-Guilford) and Larry Hall (D-Durham), would criminalize voluntary work agreements between workers and employers.
 
Freshman Representative Paul Tine (D) offered amendments on two controversial bills over the past two weeks.
Freshman Representative Paul Tine (D) offered amendments on two controversial bills over the past two weeks.
 
There's just something about Asheville and boobs. The other day, we get the big boob himself from DC in town.
There's just something about Asheville and boobs. The other day, we get the big boob himself from DC in town.
 
Occupational licensing has been a frequent target for our Bad Bill of the Week series, so it's not surprising that we didn't have to wait long into the 2013 General Assembly Session for a burdensome licensing bill to be filed in the General Assembly.
Occupational licensing has been a frequent target for our Bad Bill of the Week series, so it's not surprising that we didn't have to wait long into the 2013 General Assembly Session for a burdensome licensing bill to be filed in the General Assembly.
 
The leadership of the N.C. General Assembly, newly reinforced by a Republican governor, appeared to show its true colors this week. And they weren't pretty.
The leadership of the N.C. General Assembly, newly reinforced by a Republican governor, appeared to show its true colors this week. And they weren't pretty.
 
On January 9, I spoke at the "Honor the Oath" Rally in Raleigh, NC, organized by the Carolina Liberty PAC and a former NC state legislator. That was the day that members of the NC General Assembly took their oath of office.
On January 9, I spoke at the "Honor the Oath" Rally in Raleigh, NC, organized by the Carolina Liberty PAC and a former NC state legislator. That was the day that members of the NC General Assembly took their oath of office.
 
The drumbeat for tax reform in 2013 is growing louder with each passing day, but ask those beating the drums what they mean by reform and you get very different answers.
The drumbeat for tax reform in 2013 is growing louder with each passing day, but ask those beating the drums what they mean by reform and you get very different answers.
 
An interim legislative committee Tuesday set the stage for a major battle over unemployment insurance benefits when the General Assembly gears up later this month.
An interim legislative committee Tuesday set the stage for a major battle over unemployment insurance benefits when the General Assembly gears up later this month.
 
The ruling class and their media lapdogs are pulling out all stops to whip up a state of frenzy over this impending fiscal cliff.
The ruling class and their media lapdogs are pulling out all stops to whip up a state of frenzy over this impending fiscal cliff.
 
Senate President Pro Tempore Phil Berger (R-Rockingham) announced Monday he plans to reappoint Sen. Jerry Tillman (R-Randolph) and Sen. Dan Soucek (R-Watauga) as co-chairmen of the Senate Committee on Education/Higher Education when the legislature convenes early next year.
Senate President Pro Tempore Phil Berger (R-Rockingham) announced Monday he plans to reappoint Sen. Jerry Tillman (R-Randolph) and Sen. Dan Soucek (R-Watauga) as co-chairmen of the Senate Committee on Education/Higher Education when the legislature convenes early next year.
 
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 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.
 
We're in the top ten in the nation -- in terms of unemployment. Of the 19 states STILL indebted to the federal government for repayment of emergency unemployment funds, North Carolina has the third highest debt behind only New York and California.
We're in the top ten in the nation -- in terms of unemployment. Of the 19 states STILL indebted to the federal government for repayment of emergency unemployment funds, North Carolina has the third highest debt behind only New York and California.
 
Representative Bill Cook (R-Beaufort) claimed victory in the State Senate District 1 race following today's district-wide recount.
Representative Bill Cook (R-Beaufort) claimed victory in the State Senate District 1 race following today's district-wide recount.
 
Please join us tonight for what may be the most important election of our collective lifetimes.
 
In 2007, county commissioners asked the legislature to give them more taxing authority. Ever increasing demands for services, especially related to population and student growth, created pressure for additional revenue sources.
In 2007, county commissioners asked the legislature to give them more taxing authority. Ever increasing demands for services, especially related to population and student growth, created pressure for additional revenue sources.
 
Republican newcomer Rob Bryan hopes to woo voters in N.C. House of Representatives District 88 with his strong stance on education reform.
Republican newcomer Rob Bryan hopes to woo voters in N.C. House of Representatives District 88 with his strong stance on education reform.
 
The race for the 3rd District of the N.C. House offers voters clear differences in principles and priorities. Democrat Robert Cayton, a Beaufort County commissioner, touts a nuts-and-bolts approach to governance.
The race for the 3rd District of the N.C. House offers voters clear differences in principles and priorities. Democrat Robert Cayton, a Beaufort County commissioner, touts a nuts-and-bolts approach to governance.
 
Improving education and restraining electricity rates are among the top issues facing the candidates for state House District 8, covering parts of Pitt and Wilson counties.
Improving education and restraining electricity rates are among the top issues facing the candidates for state House District 8, covering parts of Pitt and Wilson counties.
 
In Wake County, the open-seat contest in N.C. House District 35 features two candidates with ties to the Wake County school board, which recently has been roiled with controversy over partisan politics, especially over student assignment policies.
In Wake County, the open-seat contest in N.C. House District 35 features two candidates with ties to the Wake County school board, which recently has been roiled with controversy over partisan politics, especially over student assignment policies.
 
When the GOP majority took over the North Carolina General Assembly in 2011, we were promised an end to pay-to-play. Pay-to-play has typically meant the shakedown of lobbyists and other interested parties for campaign donations in exchange for legislative attention to their concerns.
When the GOP majority took over the North Carolina General Assembly in 2011, we were promised an end to pay-to-play. Pay-to-play has typically meant the shakedown of lobbyists and other interested parties for campaign donations in exchange for legislative attention to their concerns.
 
The National Federation of Independent Business, North Carolina's leading small business association, has endorsed candidates in 28 state legislative races for North Carolina's General Assembly.
The National Federation of Independent Business, North Carolina's leading small business association, has endorsed candidates in 28 state legislative races for North Carolina's General Assembly.
 
A new political climate in the state capital could result in a number of school choice reforms enacted into law next year, a panel of legislators said Tuesday during a luncheon on school choice.
A new political climate in the state capital could result in a number of school choice reforms enacted into law next year, a panel of legislators said Tuesday during a luncheon on school choice.
 
Legislative redistricting in 2011 created a new state House District 6 that left an incumbent from each major party running to serve the same district.
Legislative redistricting in 2011 created a new state House District 6 that left an incumbent from each major party running to serve the same district.
 
Former state Rep. Van Braxton does not have to set up a legal expense fund in an effort to raise money to defray costs associated with a lawsuit filed by his 2010 opponent, the state elections director has ruled.
Former state Rep. Van Braxton does not have to set up a legal expense fund in an effort to raise money to defray costs associated with a lawsuit filed by his 2010 opponent, the state elections director has ruled.
 
The days of lawmakers rummaging through stacks of paper on their chamber desks could be numbered.
 
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 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 2012 short session has come to a close, marking a dramatic shift from legislative bienniums of the past, both in length and accomplishments.
The 2012 short session has come to a close, marking a dramatic shift from legislative bienniums of the past, both in length and accomplishments.
 
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