At a Legislative Oversight Committee meeting Tuesday afternoon, legislators grilled a senior state employee over a variety of issues pertaining to early childcare. The unlucky ... Keep Reading
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Executive Fumblings: Gov. Perdue’s Press Conference Recap
On Friday and early into Saturday morning, the House passed the Senate’s changes to the biennium budget, putting in motion government spending for the next two years. The ... Keep Reading
$50 Light Bulbs Coming to a Store Near You!
As you're probably aware, Congress passed a law in 2007 banning conventional light bulbs starting in 2012. While the energy efficiency mandate only applies to 100-watt bulbs right ... Keep Reading
Civitas’ Chris Hayes to Join Tillis Team
Rep. Thom Tillis (R-Mecklenburg), the House Speaker-Designate, has announced new key players of his staff who will serve in the Speaker’s office when the General Assembly convenes ... Keep Reading
Lobbyists Line Up to Charm New Legislators
North Carolina’s special interests waste no time in trying to turn the heads of the new legislature. Late Tuesday afternoon a curious line started outside a closed wooden door in ... Keep Reading
Hypocrisy of Gambling in NC
The hypocrisy on display this morning at the General Assembly with regards to HB80, entitled “Ban Electronic Sweepstakes,” was appalling. The bill would do exactly what its title ... Keep Reading
Legislation Will Hurt Small Business SB829
The House Commerce, Small Business and Entrepreneurship Committee will consider legislation on Wednesday that will augment the power and widen the profit margins of large ... Keep Reading
What a way to start session
It seems like the General Assembly leadership has learned absolutely nothing in the months it has been out. Four bills today on the House's calendar: 1. Mandate two new ... Keep Reading
Assessing the Legislative Districts
With filing now open and candidates announcements coming fast and furiously, it would be a good time to remind everyone out there about our NC Partisan Index, which rates every ... Keep Reading
Timing
Ah, nothing like comedic timing from the General Assembly. This hit my email box today... The Legislative Commission on Global Climate Change will meet Wednesday, January 13, ... Keep Reading
