Donald Trump Holds Rally In Greensboro
Thousands of people gathered in Greensboro Tuesday night as presumptive Republican Presidential nominee Donald Trump made a campaign stop. He talked about the economy, gun rights, and how he plans to deal with terrorists.
Immigration took center stage at the Greensboro rally. The event was just a day after Trump made remarks in the aftermath of the mass shootings in Orlando, stressing the need for stronger measures to stop attacks on the country.
He also vowed to protect the second amendment and gun rights.
Protesters outside the rally said Trump's rhetoric goes too far.
McCrory Expected Guest With Trump At Greensboro Fundraiser
Gov. Pat McCrory wasn't expected to attend Donald Trump's North Carolina rally but planned to participate in a fundraiser with the presidential candidate to boost Republican Party finances for November.
McCrory campaign spokesman Ricky Diaz said a "scheduling issue" prevented the governor from going to Trump's Tuesday night appearance at the Greensboro Coliseum complex.
But Diaz says the governor was slated to attend a private event earlier Tuesday featuring Trump and Republican National Committee Chairman Reince Priebus for the GOP's "victory fund."
Hispanic Clergy Rally In Support Of HB2
A group of North Carolina Hispanic clergy members are speaking up about House Bill 2. Nearly 100 pastors, chaplains, and other representatives of the Hispanic community rallied at the Legislative Building Tuesday.
The group was there to show their support of the North Carolina law that limits antidiscrimination protections for LGBT people.
According to the Charlotte Observer, Pastor Ron Rodriguez of Winston-Salem Calvary Jail Ministries says that the common sense law preserves dignity and safety for women and children in bathrooms.
The group also commented on the mass shooting at an Orlando nightclub. The gathered ministers said the shooting was not about discrimination, and that the blame should be placed on Islamic militants.
LGBT advocate and legislator Chris Sgro says he's offended by the comments which he says are “doubling-down” on discrimination and are disrespectful to the Orlando victims.
NC Certificate Of Need Repeal Gets Hearing, Future Uncertain
Some physicians and conservative activists want the General Assembly to end North Carolina's certificate of need laws, which require regulatory approval before hospitals and surgery centers are built or expensive, specialty medical equipment is acquired.
They spoke to a Senate Health Committee on Tuesday about proposed legislation to repeal in 2021 the restrictions first approved in the 1970s and designed to ensure the orderly distribution of health care statewide.
The bill's future is uncertain. Senate Health Committee co-chairman Louis Pate says now the chamber's Republicans will meet in their private caucus now to determine what to do next.
Senate Gears Up For Debate Over Lower Income Tax Cap
Senate Republicans are attempting to uphold their recent calls for income tax overhaul by securing them in the state constitution.
The Senate scheduled floor debate Wednesday on a constitutional amendment to cap the state's income tax at 5.5 percent. A constitutional amendment requires three-fifths approval of each chamber of the General Assembly to submit the proposal to voters this November.
The proposal builds on GOP tax reforms designed to lower income tax rates and place greater reliance on sales taxes. Senate Democrats have scheduled a news conference prior to debate to discuss how the proposal would affect working families.
Former NC Senate Leader Barnes Remembered By Legislature
A former North Carolina Senate leader has been remembered by the General Assembly for getting important policies approved and for being a good man.
The Senate and House approved a resolution Tuesday honoring the life of former Senate President Pro Tempore Henson Barnes, who died last November at age 81.
The Democrat represented Wayne and Greene counties in the Senate from 1977 until 1992, serving in the pro tem position the last four years. Barnes became one of the state's most powerful politicians as Democrats shifted powers held by the lieutenant governor to his position. He served briefly in the House.
The Associated Press contributed to this report.
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