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Editorial Roundup: North Carolina
Charlotte Observer/Raleigh News and Observer. March 16, 2023. Editorial: NC seeks to fill jobs by removing degree requirements. It’s a start. Following in the footsteps of states like Maryland and Pennsylvania, North Carolina is now making it easier to get a...
Democrats, advocates want N. Carolina corporate tax retained
RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — Democratic lawmakers and advocacy groups called Monday for blocking the planned elimination of North Carolina’s corporate income tax, arguing that companies that benefit from operating in the state should pay a proper share for necessary public services. ...
North Carolina Medicaid expansion agreement clears Senate
RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — A bipartisan agreement to expand Medicaid coverage to more low-income adults while loosening or ending several regulatory hurdles to building more health care facilities could get its final votes next week after clearing the Senate on Wednesday. Senators voted...
N. Carolina governor's big budget increase scoffed at by GOP
RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — North Carolina's Democratic governor released his state government spending plan on Wednesday that would increase spending by 20% over the next two years, double the increase favored by Republican majorities in the House and Senate. Gov. Roy Cooper says the...
N. Carolina violence prevention office announced by governor
RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — North Carolina Gov. Roy Cooper announced Tuesday his administration is starting an office aimed at helping local law enforcement and public health officials reduce violence in their communities through training, model programs and help in getting funding from the federal...
Medicaid agreement in North Carolina closes in on passage
RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — The details of a deal reached by North Carolina legislative Republicans to expand Medicaid to hundreds of thousands of low-income adults received overwhelming initial approval from the state Senate on Tuesday. The 43-2 vote on formal legislation comes less...
Cooper details mental health plan; GOP sets budget limits
RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — North Carolina Gov. Roy Cooper unveiled on Wednesday a $1 billion plan to address the state's mental health and substance abuse needs, which have spiked amid increasing overdose deaths and spiraling rates of suicide among young people. The Democratic governor's...
N. Carolina hotel guest rules bill approved, heads to Cooper
RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — The North Carolina General Assembly gave final approval on Tuesday to legislation designed to help hoteliers and innkeepers remove longer-term guests determined to be violating establishment rules. The bill now moves to Democratic Gov. Roy Cooper, who vetoed a...
Prepared text of N. Carolina Gov. Cooper speech to lawmakers
RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — The prepared remarks of North Carolina Gov. Roy Cooper for the State of the State address on Monday night, as provided by the Governor's Office: Mr. President Pro Tempore, Mr. Speaker, Lieutenant Governor, Members of the General Assembly, Council of State, Mr....
North Carolina State of the State speech set for next week
RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — North Carolina Democratic Gov. Roy Cooper will give what's likely his final State of the State address next week at the Legislative Building. The Senate voted on Tuesday to formally invite Cooper to speak to a joint session of the General Assembly at 7 p.m....
