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5:57pm Mar 31, 2022

National National Politics & Government Health & Safety

House passes bill to cap insulin prices

by Barbara Sprunt

The chamber voted on a bill that caps the price of insulin at $35 a month but fate for the legislation in the Senate is unclear.
6:00am Nov 29, 2021

Politics & Government Politics & Government Housing

Build Back Better has a $150B affordable housing ask from NC Rep. Price

by Eddie Garcia

The Build Back Better Bill passed the U.S. House of Representatives and is now in the hands of the Senate.
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11:42am Dec 04, 2019

World News World News Politics & Government Health & Safety

India Just Passed A Trans Rights Bill. Why Are Trans Activists Protesting It?

by Sushmita Pathak

The new legislation purports to protect transgender rights — but many trans activists say it does the exact opposite.
4:42pm May 07, 2019

Politics & Government Politics & Government

House OKs Cellphone Ban, Billboard Measure Before Deadline

by Gary D. Robertson, Associated Press
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11:07am May 06, 2019

National National

Business Leaders Oppose 'License To Discriminate' Against LGBT Texans

by Wade Goodwyn

Texas legislators are considering a bill that would allow professionals to deny service to people based on religious beliefs. Critics say the law would sanction discrimination against LGBT Texans.

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3:24pm Jul 03, 2018

Politics & Government Politics & Government

New Year, New Laws: What's Going Into Effect In North Carolina This Month

by Rusty Jacobs, WUNC

The new fiscal year means a host of new laws are taking effect in North Carolina. Here’s a brief look.
9:32am Mar 09, 2017

Crime Crime News Politics & Government

Bill Would Stop Prosecuting 16 And 17-Year-Olds In Adult Court

by Associated Press Eddie Garcia

The North Carolina House announced bipartisan legislation Wednesday that aims to stop prosecuting some teens in adult court.

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4:43pm Feb 01, 2017

News News Politics & Government

Bill Filed In Hope Of HB2 Repeal Faces Obstacles

by Eddie Garcia

Three Democratic Senators filed a bill on Wednesday in hopes to repeal House Bill 2, also known as “the b

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