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Carolina Mercury- 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 […]
- Questions remain about Canopy Meg reassignment June 18, 2013Earlier this month, the News & Observer reported that popular Nature Research Center director Dr. Margaret Lowman (a.k.a. Canopy Meg) was going to be reassigned to a new position as “ambassador” to the scientific community. Emlyn Koster, director of the N.C. Museum of Natural Sciences, […]
- 84 arrested at 7th Moral Monday protest June 18, 201384 protestors were arrested for civil disobedience during the seventh week of Moral Monday protests, bringing the total arrested since April to more than 450. Via WRAL: Barber said before the protests that the next two Mondays will include mass rallies along the lines of […]
- Low approval ratings for state legislature, budget proposals June 18, 2013
Category Archives: General Assembly
Constitutional amendment on annexation proposed
A bill requiring a referendum among property owners in areas proposed for annexation, currently in the House Government Committee. The bill, introduced by Representatives Pittman, Hardister, and Ford, would put a constitutional amendment before voters to require municipalities that want … Continue reading
Legislative calendar 2/12/2013
Tue, February 12, 2013 8:30Â AM Appropriations on Department of Transportation (Joint) 1228/1327 LB 8:30Â AM Appropriations on General Government and Information Technology (Joint) 1425 LB 8:30Â AM Appropriations on Justice and Public Safety (Joint) 415 LOB 8:30Â AM Appropriations on Education/Higher Education (Joint) … Continue reading
Davis introduces opossum right-to-work act
I kid you not. All because of the PETA protest over the annual possum-drop in Clay’s Corner in Brasstown I guess. Here’s the bill Short Title:Â Â Â Â Â Â Â The Opossum Right-to-Work Act. (Public) Sponsors: Senators J. Davis and Bingham (Primary Sponsors). Referred … Continue reading
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A lecture on science at the NC legislature
A rather interesting lecture today at the legislature by John Droz, who has figured prominently in the state’s debate over sea-level rise standards. Some takeaways: Apparently, many of our state’s scientists are actually anti-science and environmentalists are accepting their ideas … Continue reading
Posted in DENR, Energy, Environment, General Assembly, Policy
Tagged Climate, sea-level rise
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Partisan judicial elections
House Bill 65 — Restore Partisan Judicial Elections was introduced today. H65 Main Page Short Title:Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Restore Partisan Judicial Elections. (Public) Sponsors: Representatives Iler, R. Brown, Riddell, and Jones (Primary Sponsors). Referred to: A BILL TO BE ENTITLED … Continue reading
Bill would eliminate elections for Superintendent of Public Instruction
A bill filed yesterday by House Education Committee co-chair Jerry Tillman would eliminate the statewide election of the Superintendent of Public Instruction and give the governor the power to make appointments to the post. Senate Bill 12 — Appoint Superintendent … Continue reading
Posted in Education, Elections, Legislation
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Bills filed January 30
Bills filed January 30 House H2 Honor Representative William L. Wainwright. H 01/30/2013 Filed H3 Honor Representative Larry R. Brown. H 01/30/2013 Filed H4 UI Fund Solvency & Program Changes. H 01/30/2013 Filed H5 Temporary Funding Extension for Group Homes. … Continue reading
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Today in the legislature – January 31
A lot on the list today, including a hearing on Senate Bill 4, which will prevent the state from setting up an insurance exchange under the Affordable Care Act, a move that preempts a decision by Governor Pat McCrory, who … Continue reading