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Sports gambling in North Carolina a better bet with likely final votes next week
RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — Legalized sports gambling starting next year in North Carolina now seems a better bet as the state House's top leader said Thursday he expected his chamber would accept alterations to its own proposal made by the Senate. House Speaker Tim Moore's comment was a...
Editorial Roundup: North Carolina
Charlotte Observer/Raleigh News and Observer. May 26, 2023. Editorial: For Republicans, NC’s 12-week abortion ban might just be the first step North Carolina Republicans just passed a 12-week abortion ban, but their recent comments suggest this might just be a first...
North Carolina legislature passes insurance bill allowing Blue Cross to reorganize
RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — The North Carolina legislature gave final approval Tuesday to a bill allowing the state's leading health insurance provider to restructure despite criticisms from the state insurance commissioner that it would erode his regulatory authority and undermine his ability to...
North Carolina Senate unveils state budget with deeper tax cuts, lower raises than House proposal
RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — North Carolina Senate Republicans revealed their proposed two-year state government budget proposal Monday, one that would further reduce personal income taxes but offer less generous pay raises for workers compared to what their House counterparts sought. The...
North Carolina governor vetoes abortion limits, launches override showdown
RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — In front of an exuberant crowd, North Carolina’s Democratic governor vetoed legislation Saturday that would have banned nearly all abortions in his state after 12 weeks of pregnancy. Abortion-rights activists and voters watched on a plaza in the capital of...
Editorial Roundup: North Carolina
Charlotte Observer/Raleigh News and Observer. May 3, 2023. Editorial: Republicans say school vouchers will be good for NC. Here’s where they’re wrong Despite a multibillion-dollar surplus, North Carolina Republicans don’t appear to have any intention of fully...
Editorial Roundup: North Carolina
Charlotte Observer/Raleigh News and Observer. May 3, 2023. Editorial: Republicans say school vouchers will be good for NC. Here’s where they’re wrong Despite a multibillion-dollar surplus, North Carolina Republicans don’t appear to have any intention of fully...
Bill seeking to end N. Carolina concealed gun mandate halted
RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — An effort to do away with the requirement that anyone who wants to carry a concealed handgun get a permit from their local sheriff could be derailed for the two-year legislative session after a House floor vote planned for Wednesday was cancelled. The measure...
North Carolina Republicans unveil new abortion restrictions
RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — North Carolina Republican legislative leaders said on Tuesday there's agreement in the GOP-dominated legislature on backing a measure that would prohibit abortion in nearly all cases after roughly the first trimester of pregnancy. House Speaker Tim Moore and...
Tweaked North Carolina community colleges bill advances
RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — Changes to how North Carolina's community college system is governed are proceeding again within the General Assembly after action on the legislation stalled last week. The Senate education committee approved on Monday the measure sought by Republicans that...
