Few fixes for full prisons
The response to the state's growing prison population over the past decade has been consistent -- build more prisons. And when a legislator suggests that lawmakers put more money into prevention instead of incarceration, his colleagues laugh.
Budget provides for visitor center
When a busload of fourth-graders arrives in downtown Raleigh to tour state government institutions, their first stop is probably not the Capital Area Visitors Center, a title that promises more than it delivers.
Ethics panel scorns auditor
A potential ethics violation involving a legislator is at the heart of a dispute over which state agency has the right to enforce ethics laws.
Legislative Briefing
ARTS: A saxophonist, harpist and opera singer were among those performing at the Legislative Building to promote the arts in North Carolina.
Republican urges lower state spending, taxes
North Carolina's legislative leaders have little appetite for new taxes this year, but their view of the state's tax burden -- particularly for businesses -- appears to fall along party lines.
Legislative session under way
The state House and Senate gaveled in the so-called short session just after noon Tuesday.
Transit plan urges end to raiding highway fund
The General Assembly was asked Tuesday to approve startup money for the proposed 18-mile Triangle Expressway toll project and to let Triangle voters tax themselves to pay for transit projects.
Perdue says adieu with a warning
It was the last first day for Lt. Gov. Beverly Perdue, who presided on an opening day in the Senate for the last time.
State budget surplus likely to top estimates
Under the Dome:State lawmakers may have a fatter budget surplus than they originally thought, though it remains far less than in previous years.
4 booted from House
Voters knock incumbents out of running for November.
Gang violence bill gets mixed reviews
State Briefs: A bill to address gang violence is getting mixed reaction from some North Carolina legislative candidates.
Lottery is losing a friend
The next governor is not expected to be as supportive of the lottery as Gov. Mike Easley. He pushed a lottery for years as a way to pay for his favorite education ideas.
N.C. launches new scratch-off tickets
State Briefs:The N.C. Education Lottery is launching two new instant winner games today, including a "junior" version of "Big Ol' Bucks."
State Rep. Boylan charged with DWI
A Republican state representative has been charged with driving while impaired in his Moore County district.
Legislators' rankings shift
Survey finds Hackney most effective.
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