North Carolina’s public enemy number one: plastic. State lawmakers have embarked on a full frontal attack on plastic throughout the state ranging from banning plastic ... Keep Reading
Defense of Marriage Act Ignored in NC
Two-thirds of North Carolina voters support a constitutional amendment declaring that marriage is defined as one man and one woman, according to polling by the Civitas Institute. ... Keep Reading
2009 Session Legislative Recap Series: Transportation
Transportation reform was not at the top of the Legislature’s list this session. Instead, lawmakers introduced legislation that included new local tax options to finance ... Keep Reading
Defending Marriage in N.C.
North Carolina is the only Southern state that does not have a defense of marriage amendment included in its constitution. Without such an amendment, the state is subject to ... Keep Reading
2009 Session Legislative Recap Series: Life and Family
Life and Family Legislation: Liberal Agenda Advances, Conservative Values Ignored The 2009 legislative session proved, yet again, that North Carolina General Assembly lawmakers ... Keep Reading
Transportation Goals Continue to Be Unmet
Lawmakers in 2009 introduced new local tax options – which will have a considerable affect on North Carolina over the next decade – to finance public transportation, ... Keep Reading
Why “Sexual Orientation” is Not a Protected Nondiscrimination Class
The North Carolina State Bar recently struck down changes to the North Carolina Rules of Professional Conduct that would have included “sexual orientation” in the list ... Keep Reading
Justice & Public Safety FY2009-10 Budget Recap
More Budget Recaps Main Budget Recap Page FY 2009-10 HHS Budget Recap FY 2009-10 Education Budget Recap FY 2009-10 Transportation Budget Recap ... Keep Reading
FY 2009-10 Transportation Budget Recap
More Budget Recaps Main Budget Recap Page FY 2009-10 HHS Budget Recap FY 2009-10 Education Budget Recap FY 2009-10 Transportation Budget Recap Justice ... Keep Reading
HB 197: No Arrrrrgument Here
Just when you thought you saw all superfluous spending from this year’s legislature, HB 197 floats to the surface. Introduced by Reps. McLawhorn (D-Pitt), E. Warren ... Keep Reading
