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Thanks to Mark Binker over at Capitol Beat we get to see what some legislators really think when they propose legislation. Rep. Susan Fisher (D - Buncombe) let slip the ... Keep Reading

In May, Chris Hayes wrote a Bad Bill of the Week on "The Government Wants to Know About Your ATV." Senator Eddie Goodall (R-Union) has written an excellent editorial ... Keep Reading

Once again a hard week to decide on the BBOTW. It was hard not to go with the NC Colon Hydrotherapy Licensure bill - maybe another week, but I think the Community Association ... Keep Reading

President Obama's Secretary of Transportation, former Republican Congressman Ray LaHood, finally admitted publicly what the President's transportation policy is about.In ... Keep Reading

A bill to require all offroad vehicles (ATVs, four-wheelers) and non-road use motorcycles (dirtbikes, racing bikes, etc.) is set to be heard in the Senate Commerce Committee ... Keep Reading

Last week, the House passed HB 1261 by a vote of 112-4. It is “An act protecting children of this state by making cyber bullying a criminal offense punishing as a class ... Keep Reading

The Senate State and Local Government Committee gave its approval today to a modified version of SB 1018. The original bill banned retailers from providing plastic bags to ... Keep Reading

A tough week to pick our "Bad Bill of the Week" as there is so much competition. But Christine DiPietro found a real "winner" with Study ... Keep Reading

Have you bought into the all of the hype about compact fluorescent light bulbs?  If you have then you may want to take a look at what the New York Times has to say about ... Keep Reading

If so, Senator Fletcher Hartsell (R- Cabarrus) wants to make it more expensive for you to make them feel better. ... Keep Reading