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Re: How big was the teachers rally?
For starters, I saw an aerial photo of teachers marching toward the Legislative Building during the May 1 North Carolina Association of Educators rally that was captioned “A Sea of…
Manitoba Legislative Building
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Ethen’s Law set to take effect Thursday
Some of the top advocates of North Carolina’s new Unborn Victims of Violence Act — dubbed Ethen’s Law — gathered at the Legislative Building for a morning news conference. The…
Budget, Taxation & Economy
New at CJO: Budget votes dominate a busy week at the Legislative Building
David Bass’ latest Carolina Journal Online report reviews the week’s top N.C. legislative news, including votes on a nearly $20 billion budget plan.
Budget, Taxation & Economy
NC MomsRising tries to do the impossible
Live Blog If you go by the Legislative Building today, you might see MomsRising members selling lemonade to”raise money for the state budget.” They promise “All proceeds will go to…
Liberty
Whose Hand in Whose Pocket?!
There was a small protest by a dozen or so students from N.C. Central outside the Legislative Building this morning. They were protesting a plan by the Republicans in U.S.…
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Free the Vote coalition calls for loosening of N.C. ballot access restrictions
A group covering much of the spectrum of political ideology gathered outside the Legislative Building this morning to tout the Electoral Freedom Act. It would loosen North Carolina’s electoral ballot…
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Rally against forced annexation
Forced annexation foes gathered at the Legislative Building today to share their concerns with lawmakers. They also listened to Cathy Heath of StopNCAnnexation, Daren Bakst, Kieran Shanahan of the N.C.…
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ObamaCare opponents rally outside the Legislative Building
Dozens of opponents of the federal health-care reform legislation rallied today outside the Legislative Building as state lawmakers convened their first sessions of the year. Critics support Republican state lawmakers’…
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AFPNC’s Woodhouse promotes Wednesday’s Take Back Our State rally
North Carolinians concerned about potential tax hikes and government overspending will converge outside the Legislative Building Wednesday afternoon. They’ll be taking part in Americans For Prosperity’s annual Take Back Our…
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Annexation activism
The fight against forced annexation in North Carolina drew activists to the Legislative Building in Raleigh Wednesday. John Locke Foundation President John Hood offered the opening remarks for a daylong…
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Forced annexation foes state their case
Forced annexation opponents blasted the state’s current annexation law during a rally and lobbying day at the Legislative Building. Click play below to hear highlights from the morning’s speakers, including…
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GOP legislative leaders push transparency measures
Republican House and Senate leaders used their weekly news conference at the Legislative Building to tout two new bills related to transparency and reform. The first would transform Gov. Beverly…