RALEIGH — Iredell County Commissioner Jeffrey C. McNeely was appointed to N.C. House Seat 84 on July 5 to replace Rep. Rena Turner, who resigned her seat effective June 27. Turner, a Republican, held the […]
RALEIGH — A bill that would fine drivers for engaging in distracted driving behavior has died in a Senate committee. House Bill 144, titled “Hands Free NC,” would have prohibited operating a vehicle while using […]
RALEIGH — The GOP-controlled state House scheduled for Monday an override vote on Cooper’s budget veto. Only three Democrats sided with House Republicans during a final budget vote last week. Republicans will likely need more […]
RALEIGH — Leaders of N.C.’s largest teacher lobbying group will keep pressing for more public education funding because they say their pleas during a Legislative Building rally last month were ignored. The N.C. Association of […]
RALEIGH — The legislature’s annual attempt to reduce or alter North Carolina regulations has advanced through the Senate, absent a provision allowing landfills to accept computers and televisions again. The chamber voted 39-5 on Monday […]
RALEIGH — Reducing prisoner solitary confinement, decreasing some correctional officer work-shift lengths and reinstating an exam for officer promotions are among proposals made by a North Carolina Senate committee examining prison safety. The Insider government […]
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