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Carolina Mercury- Senate committee approves background checks for public assistance bill June 19, 2013A bill requiring criminal background checks for people applying for TANF or FNS benefits passed the Senate Judiciary I committee Tuesday morning. The bill was approved by the House overwhelmingly in April. Via WRAL: However, the measure has been modified from earlier version so as […]
- Foxx continues to lead among GOP in Senate race June 19, 2013Rep. Virginia Foxx continues to lead the field of potential challengers to Sen. Kay Hagan. Meanwhile, Hagan’s approval numbers have dropped slightly since a boost following her vote to tighten background checks for gun purchases. For the first time, state Sen. Phil Berger has broken […]
- Low approval ratings for state legislature, budget proposals June 18, 2013A new poll out from Public Policy Polling shows low marks for the state legislature across party lines. Only 20% of voters approve of the legislature, compared to 56% who disapprove, including a slight majority of Republicans. Only 19% of voters support the House budget […]
- Senate committee approves background checks for public assistance bill June 19, 2013
Category Archives: Courts
Fourth Circuit Court of Appeals rejects constitutional challenge to Healthcare Act
Via Think Progress: The Fourth Circuit just handed down two opinions ordering that Virginia Attorney General Ken Cuccinelli’s challenge to the Affordable Care Act, along with another challenge to brought by Jerry Falwell’s Liberty University, both must be dismissed entirely … Continue reading
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ACLU files suit over Choose Life plates
The ACLU announced this morning that it has filed suit against the state over the Choose Life license plates adopted in the regular session this spring. The organization wants the state to issue a pro-choice specialty plate. According to the … Continue reading
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The Maps of Mid July
“Elections matter” although perhaps a little condescending is the best way to answer the questions you get when trying to explain the consequences of the newly redrawn state House and Senate districts and the process by which they were created. … Continue reading
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Let’s hear it for transparency
Updated: Strange version of a late Friday news dump but apparently the House Republicans held their strategy discussion with an open mike in the room that was broadcasting to the press room. Mr. Binker has the audio at the end … Continue reading
WRAL livestreaming judiciary hearing
Lots going on, including comments on Racial Justice Act agenda as of this am: Judiciary Subcommittee B (House) Rendering Act Amendments. (H512) Amend Felony Firearms Act/Increase Penalties. (H582) Utilities Commission/Criminal Records Check. (H340) Assault on LEO Inflicting Bodily Injury. (H696) … Continue reading
NC GOP wimps out
Well, unlike those big burly Red States that want to either nullify or secede, this state’s new overlords are merely going to pass a resolution declaring that the 10th Amendment means what it says they mean. Here’s the text of … Continue reading
Morning Post: Number 14 edition
14th Amendment Amendment XIV Section 1. All persons born or naturalized in the United States, and subject to the jurisdiction thereof, are citizens of the United States and of the state wherein they reside. No state shall make or enforce … Continue reading
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