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A three-judge panel has upheld North Carolina's 2018 state constitutional amendments mandating voter ID and lowering the state's income tax cap.
A three-judge panel has upheld North Carolina's 2018 state constitutional amendments mandating voter ID and lowering the state's income tax cap.
 
A five-year-old lawsuit challenging North Carolina's voter ID and tax cap state constitutional amendments will head to a three-judge panel.
A five-year-old lawsuit challenging North Carolina's voter ID and tax cap state constitutional amendments will head to a three-judge panel.
 
The N.C. Supreme Court dismissed as "moot" a request to speed up proceedings in a lawsuit challenging two state constitutional amendments.
The N.C. Supreme Court dismissed as "moot" a request to speed up proceedings in a lawsuit challenging two state constitutional amendments.
 
The N.C. NAACP is seeking a "writ of mandamus" from the N.C. Supreme Court. It would speed up action in a case targeting state constitutional amendments for voter ID and a lower income tax cap.
The N.C. NAACP is seeking a "writ of mandamus" from the N.C. Supreme Court. It would speed up action in a case targeting state constitutional amendments for voter ID and a lower income tax cap.
 
On Monday, the N.C. Supreme Court heard oral arguments in a lawsuit addressing the voter ID law state lawmakers approved to implement a state constitutional amendment.
On Monday, the N.C. Supreme Court heard oral arguments in a lawsuit addressing the voter ID law state lawmakers approved to implement a state constitutional amendment.
 
With a 4-3 party-line vote, Democrats on the N.C. Supreme Court agreed that two voter-approved state constitutional amendments could be thrown out. They have sent the case back to a trial judge to make that decision.
With a 4-3 party-line vote, Democrats on the N.C. Supreme Court agreed that two voter-approved state constitutional amendments could be thrown out. They have sent the case back to a trial judge to make that decision.
 
Dallas Woodhouse, Carolina Journal investigative journalist, discusses his reporting at ExtremeInjustice.com on a controversial case involving the N.C. Supreme Court and two challenged state constitutional amendments.
Dallas Woodhouse, Carolina Journal investigative journalist, discusses his reporting at ExtremeInjustice.com on a controversial case involving the N.C. Supreme Court and two challenged state constitutional amendments.
 
Should Democrats on the State Supreme Court make the highly partisan and controversial move of forcing two Republican State Supreme Court Justices off a critical case to decide the fate of voter-approved state constitutional amendments requiring voter ID and lowering the maximum income tax rate.
Should Democrats on the State Supreme Court make the highly partisan and controversial move of forcing two Republican State Supreme Court Justices off a critical case to decide the fate of voter-approved state constitutional amendments requiring voter ID and lowering the maximum income tax rate.
 
In a split 2-1 ruling, the N.C. Court of Appeals has reinstated voter-approved state constitutional amendments to require voter ID and to cap the state’s income tax rate.
In a split 2-1 ruling, the N.C. Court of Appeals has reinstated voter-approved state constitutional amendments to require voter ID and to cap the state’s income tax rate.
 
Yes, the N.C. Court of Appeals just upheld the state’s voter ID constitutional amendment.
Yes, the N.C. Court of Appeals just upheld the state’s voter ID constitutional amendment.
 
Civitas President and CEO issued the following statement after a federal judge announced her intention of blocking the implementation of North Carolina’s constitutionally-passed voter ID amendment
Civitas President and CEO issued the following statement after a federal judge announced her intention of blocking the implementation of North Carolina’s constitutionally-passed voter ID amendment
 
The House Rules Committee gave a favorable report on Monday, Feb. 25 to a bill proposing a constitutional amendment limiting the use of eminent domain for economic development
The House Rules Committee gave a favorable report on Monday, Feb. 25 to a bill proposing a constitutional amendment limiting the use of eminent domain for economic development
 
In addition to choosing representatives, and deciding six statewide constitutional amendments Tuesday, Nov. 6, North Carolina voters approved more than $1.8 billion in local bonds for K-12 and community college projects, parks and open spaces, low-income housing, and street improvements
In addition to choosing representatives, and deciding six statewide constitutional amendments Tuesday, Nov. 6, North Carolina voters approved more than $1.8 billion in local bonds for K-12 and community college projects, parks and open spaces, low-income housing, and street improvements
 
The nonprofit and nonpartisan organization Truth in Accounting (TIA) recently released its “Financial State of the States” report. The report ranks states based on their ability or failure to meet outstanding financial obligations
The nonprofit and nonpartisan organization Truth in Accounting (TIA) recently released its “Financial State of the States” report. The report ranks states based on their ability or failure to meet outstanding financial obligations
 
State lawmakers grouped six constitutional amendments on the November ballot in a way that limits efforts to distinguish each amendment from the others
State lawmakers grouped six constitutional amendments on the November ballot in a way that limits efforts to distinguish each amendment from the others
 
The saying “nix all six” is gaining traction from ideologues on the Left who value partisan victories and power over all else
The saying “nix all six” is gaining traction from ideologues on the Left who value partisan victories and power over all else
 
This overview is written for the purpose of educating North Carolina voters on the six proposed amendments to the North Carolina state constitution.
This overview is written for the purpose of educating North Carolina voters on the six proposed amendments to the North Carolina state constitution.
 
It's wrong to suggest a proposed state constitutional amendment would block North Carolina from adopting a system of graduated tax rates
It's wrong to suggest a proposed state constitutional amendment would block North Carolina from adopting a system of graduated tax rates
 
Jim Martin, and the four other living former North Carolina governors, held a news conference Monday, Aug. 13, in the State Capitol building, standing in bipartisan opposition to two constitutional amendments they say would limit executive power.
Jim Martin, and the four other living former North Carolina governors, held a news conference Monday, Aug. 13, in the State Capitol building, standing in bipartisan opposition to two constitutional amendments they say would limit executive power.
 
State Supreme Court Chief Justice Mark Martin has named a three-judge panel with mixed political affiliations to hear a pair of lawsuits challenging four constitutional amendments
State Supreme Court Chief Justice Mark Martin has named a three-judge panel with mixed political affiliations to hear a pair of lawsuits challenging four constitutional amendments
 
A Wake County Superior Court judge wants state Supreme Court Chief Justice Mark Martin to appoint a three-judge panel to hear challenges by Gov. Roy Cooper and two left-leaning advocacy groups about four proposed constitutional amendments
A Wake County Superior Court judge wants state Supreme Court Chief Justice Mark Martin to appoint a three-judge panel to hear challenges by Gov. Roy Cooper and two left-leaning advocacy groups about four proposed constitutional amendments
 
State legislators are returning today to Raleigh to write short descriptors for the six constitutional amendments slated to be on the ballot this fall
State legislators are returning today to Raleigh to write short descriptors for the six constitutional amendments slated to be on the ballot this fall
 
The N.C. House passed another constitutional amendment late Tuesday morning, changing how appointments are made to the state boards and commissions
The N.C. House passed another constitutional amendment late Tuesday morning, changing how appointments are made to the state boards and commissions
 
Ford Porter, press secretary for Governor Roy Cooper, shared the following statement on the North Carolina Senate's proposed constitutional amendment that would require all judges to be elected every two years
Ford Porter, press secretary for Governor Roy Cooper, shared the following statement on the North Carolina Senate's proposed constitutional amendment that would require all judges to be elected every two years
 
State Rep. Dennis Riddell, R-Alamance, is under no illusion a constitutional amendment to impose legislative term limits will be an easy sell, even though the earliest anyone would be barred from running for re-election is 2035
State Rep. Dennis Riddell, R-Alamance, is under no illusion a constitutional amendment to impose legislative term limits will be an easy sell, even though the earliest anyone would be barred from running for re-election is 2035
 
The state Senate has given its approval to a proposed constitutional amendment capping the income tax rate at 5.5 percent, but one lawmaker has a better idea
The state Senate has given its approval to a proposed constitutional amendment capping the income tax rate at 5.5 percent, but one lawmaker has a better idea
 
State House members continue to push for a constitutional amendment to protect private landowners' from eminent domain seizures for economic development projects
State House members continue to push for a constitutional amendment to protect private landowners' from eminent domain seizures for economic development projects
 
State Sen. Jerry Tillman, R-Randolph, said the Senate will push again in the next legislative session to pass a constitutional amendment lowering the cap on the personal income tax rate from 10 percent to 5.5 percent.
State Sen. Jerry Tillman, R-Randolph, said the Senate will push again in the next legislative session to pass a constitutional amendment lowering the cap on the personal income tax rate from 10 percent to 5.5 percent.
 
NC may become the 5th state to call for a convention of states to draft a constitutional "balanced budget" amendment
Published: Sunday, August 30th, 2015 @ 4:38 am By: Diane Rufino
NC may become the 5th state to call for a convention of states to draft a constitutional "balanced budget" amendment
 
A proposal before the General Assembly would petition Congress to call a convention of states that would entertain constitutional amendments that, if enacted by the convention, would be sent to state legislatures for ratification.
A proposal before the General Assembly would petition Congress to call a convention of states that would entertain constitutional amendments that, if enacted by the convention, would be sent to state legislatures for ratification.
 
The United States could have a constitutional balanced budget amendment within a year, if enough states back a process spelled out by the group Compact for America.
The United States could have a constitutional balanced budget amendment within a year, if enough states back a process spelled out by the group Compact for America.
 
Today, the United States Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit upheld as constitutional the Marriage Amendments in Michigan, Ohio, Kentucky, and Tennessee. The Sixth Circuit's ruling almost ensures that the United States Supreme Court will hear the issue.
Today, the United States Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit upheld as constitutional the Marriage Amendments in Michigan, Ohio, Kentucky, and Tennessee. The Sixth Circuit's ruling almost ensures that the United States Supreme Court will hear the issue.
 
Mark Harris is closely associated with the state constitutional amendment passed in May 2012 defining marriage as between a man and a woman.
Mark Harris is closely associated with the state constitutional amendment passed in May 2012 defining marriage as between a man and a woman.
 
Mark Levin, who wrote an excellent book "The Liberty Amendments" to urge states to call for an Article V Convention to propose constitutional amendments to restore the federal government back to some sort of constitutional limits, calls Nullifiers "kooks."
Mark Levin, who wrote an excellent book "The Liberty Amendments" to urge states to call for an Article V Convention to propose constitutional amendments to restore the federal government back to some sort of constitutional limits, calls Nullifiers "kooks."
 
The latest Civitas Poll shows more North Carolina voters voting against than supporting a proposed state constitutional amendment to repeal the requirement that voters must be able to read and write a section of the U.S. Constitution.
Published: Monday, June 3rd, 2013 @ 3:52 am By: Civitas Insitute
The latest Civitas Poll shows more North Carolina voters voting against than supporting a proposed state constitutional amendment to repeal the requirement that voters must be able to read and write a section of the U.S. Constitution.
 
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.
 
Backing up comments promising North Carolina would remain the "least unionized state in the United States," Speaker of the House Thom Tillis has sponsored a bill that would place on the November 2014 ballot constitutional amendments limiting union organizing.
Backing up comments promising North Carolina would remain the "least unionized state in the United States," Speaker of the House Thom Tillis has sponsored a bill that would place on the November 2014 ballot constitutional amendments limiting union organizing.
 

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