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March 23, 2026

First Step Act

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Less prison time for some drug offenders in First Step bill

October 16, 2019 The Associated Press

RALEIGH — Some drug offenders in North Carolina could get lower prison sentences and fines in narrow circumstances in legislation slated to be heard soon by the full Senate. Senators had scheduled floor debate on […]

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