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One Down, One to Go on the Dam Bill
By hook and by crook, the House considers the Alcoa dam bill tonight. The bill reaches the floor and debate begins at 9:30 with freshman Rep Justin Burr, R-Stanly explains…
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Open Government Act
As good public policy, government should be open and transparent. After all, it belongs to the people. Transparency in state government is a priority issue at JLF (if you haven’t…
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Eminent Domain bill update and making laws gender neutral
House Bill 1268, “Eminent Domain,” was on the House calendar tonight. However, it was not heard and will remain on the calendar for consideration tomorrow. You can listen to the…
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Annexation reform bill moves along
The House Finance Committee meeting continues. A few more amendments are considered, including John Blust’s proposal to prohibit annexations across county lines and Dale Folwell’s amendment, which would have authorized…
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Annexation Amendments continued
Rep Edgar Starnes R Caldwell amendment changes density level to 3 people per acre (from 3.2)This one failed in the J 2 committee last week and fails here 12-16. Rep…
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Another bite at the Apple
Senate Bill 575, Modify Corporate Apportionment Formula is heard on the House floor today. This is the bill that changes the formula determining how much a corporation pays in taxes…
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Live from the Legislature: Annexation Bill
The annexation moratorium bill is on the House calendar for the third reading. Bill sponsor, Rep. Bruce Goforth (D-Buncombe) moved to amend the bill, clarifying that cities could plan internally…
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Climate commission reauthorization bill moves forward
The N.C. House has voted 99-10 to move forward with reauthorizing the Legislative Commission on Global Climate Change. The idea still needs support from the Senate to become law. The…
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Contested N.C. House primaries
District 3 Republicans: Norman Sanderson wins with 58 percent of the vote. District 5 Democrats: Appointed incumbent Annie Mobley wins (59 percent). District 7 Democrats: Appointed incumbent Angela Bryant wins…
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Polls close in a half hour
You still have time to cast your vote. Once those polls close, our cast of characters will try to update you on the important races on this year’s ballot. I’ll…
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Minimum wage bill advances
The N.C. House voted 72-43 this afternoon to approve a $1 increase in the state’s minimum wage. That vote confirmed last week’s initial vote on the issue. The House plan…
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Wage Hike Were We Come
Up in Raleigh, home of the Down East kleptocracy which has seized state government, the criminals are moving closer to throwing people out of work. Mitch Kokai is following the…