New Year, New Laws: What's Going Into Effect In North Carolina This Month
The new fiscal year means a host of new laws are taking effect in North Carolina. Here's a brief look.
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Plenty Of Turnover Coming At The North Carolina General Assembly
The North Carolina General Assembly will see considerable turnover when lawmakers reconvene next year for a long session.
Early Voting, Lower Taxes And More; Sorting Out The Week At The NC Legislature
This year's legislative session is winding down at the statehouse, but only after a flurry of activity this week that could change the way we vote, pay taxes, and more.
General Assembly Aims To Cap Income Taxes At 5.5 Percent
Leaders in the General Assembly have introduced a measure that would limit legislators' ability to raise income taxes. It's the second constitutional amendment filed this session.
An Impromptu Memorial To Demand That Puerto Rico's Hurricane Dead Be Counted
Hundreds of pairs of shoes were laid out on the marble plaza in front of Puerto Rico's capitol building on Friday, representing hurricane dead who protesters say the government must officially tally.
In Intense Arguments, Supreme Court Appears Ready To Side With Trump On Travel Ban
The court's conservatives were clearly leaning in the government's favor Wednesday in the long-anticipated travel ban case. It would be a big win for one of the pillars of the president's politics.
North Carolina Attorney General Asks Federal Government For Election Tampering Information
North Carolina Attorney General Josh Stein is asking the federal government for information about election tampering in North Carolina.
Report Unearths Sexual Harassment Concerns In The General Assembly
As the drumbeat of sexual harassment allegations against politicians continues across the country, reporters in North Carolina are investigating the behavior of those in the statehouse.