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Today in the legislature – March 13

Posted on March 13, 2013 by kmr

Wed, March 13, 2013 8:30 AM Appropriations Subcommittee on Transportation (Joint) 1228/1327 LB 8:30 AM Appropriations Subcommittee on General Government (Joint) 1425 LB 8:30 AM Appropriations Subcommittee on Justice and Public Safety (Joint) 415 LOB 8:30 AM Appropriations Subcommittee on Education (Joint) 421 LOB … Continue reading →

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Bill would eliminate extraterritorial jurisdiction

Posted on March 7, 2013 by kmr

House Bill 264, filed this morning, would go a step further than most bills aimed at the power of cities and towns, eliminating the authority of municipalities to regulate beyond their borders. H264 Justice for Rural Citizens Main Page   … Continue reading →

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Blue Monday Shad Fry legislation

Posted on March 7, 2013 by kmr

Finally. House Bill 241 Main Page Short Title:        Blue Monday Shad Fry. (Public) Sponsors: Representatives Brisson and Waddell (Primary Sponsors). Referred to:     A BILL TO BE ENTITLED AN ACT to make the Blue Monday shad fry in east … Continue reading →

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New DACA license bill would stop DOT ‘pink stripe’ design

Posted on March 1, 2013 by kmr

A new bill introduced yesterday would require the state to issue licenses for people who qualify under the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals initiative and prohibit the DOT from making them distinguishable from regular licenses. The department announced recently it … Continue reading →

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Today in the legislature Wednesday, Feb 27

Posted on February 27, 2013 by kmr

Wed, February 27, 2013 8:30 AM Appropriations Subcommittee on Transportation (Joint) 1228/1327 LB 8:30 AM Appropriations Subcommittee on General Government (Joint) 1425 LB 8:30 AM Appropriations Subcommittee on Justice and Public Safety (Joint) 415 LOB 8:30 AM Appropriations Subcommittee on Education (Joint) 421 LOB … Continue reading →

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Today in the legislature Tuesday, Feb 26

Posted on February 26, 2013 by kmr

Tue, February 26, 2013 8:30 AM Appropriations Subcommittee on Transportation (Joint) 1228/1327 LB 8:30 AM Appropriations Subcommittee on General Government (Joint) 1425 LB 8:30 AM Appropriations Subcommittee on Justice and Public Safety (Joint) 415 LOB 8:30 AM Appropriations Subcommittee on Education (Joint) 421 LOB … Continue reading →

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Bill would require teaching that abortion causes preterm births

Posted on February 26, 2013 by kmr

Filed yesterday by Senators Daniel, Tillman, and Randleman S132 Main Page Short Title:        Health Curriculum/Preterm Birth. (Public) Sponsors: Senators Daniel, Tillman, and Randleman (Primary Sponsors). Referred to:     A BILL TO BE ENTITLED AN ACT TO include instruction in … Continue reading →

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Redistricting hearing

Posted on February 25, 2013 by kmr

WRAL is streaming the hearing by a three-member panel of judges appointed by the state Supreme Court on the 2011 redistricting. The judges, appointed by state Supreme Court Chief Justice Sarah Parker, are Wake County Superior Court Judge Paul C. … Continue reading →

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