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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: Environment
I have so been waiting for this submerged lands bill
Anyone who tuned in to the legislature post-election and pre-session got a chance to catch up on the history of water policy in North Carolina. Some absolutely fascinating history and legal aspects — lots of common law stuff. One of … Continue reading
Blue Monday Shad Fry legislation
Finally. House Bill 241 Main Page Short Title:Â Â Â Â Â Â Â 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
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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Ellmers, Fox, Burr and McHenry make the Dirty Air Villian list
The NRCD announced its list of legislators who “Voted Dirty” today in a new effort to highlight which members of congress are heroes or villains when it comes to air quality protection. North Carolina Senator Richard Burr and Representatives Renee … Continue reading
Posted in 2012 Elections, Campaigns, Current Events, Energy, Environment, US House, US Senate
Tagged CleanAir, NC-10, NC-2, NC-5
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Climate change is real
Nice to hear someone running for president say it out loud. No one with any sense is arguing that it is not real, although this year during the sea level rise debate several North Carolina legislators enjoyed waving around copies … Continue reading
Posted in Current Events, DENR, Economy, Environment, General Assembly
Tagged Climate, sea-level rise
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Reuters says fracking land rush coming to an end
If you’re interested in the fracking issue, especially the big currents that drive it, there’s been no better source for insights than Reuters, which has exposed the land speculation, shady finances and inner dealings of some of the industry’s biggest … Continue reading
New sea level rise legislation
Update: Last night, the North Carolina Senate approved H819 40-1. This morning after a long, spirited and often weird debate the NC House passed it 68-46. Here’s the post from last night . . . The final tweaks are in … Continue reading
Will Supremacy Clause trump new state fracking rules?
The fallout continues over yesterday’s big takeout by Reuters on possible collusion between Cheasapeake Energy and Encana to suppress land prices in Michigan. The state is taking a hard look at the deal and as is pointed out in today’s … Continue reading