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    McCrory says budget deal by July 1 uncertain

    Gov. Pat McCrory said Monday he’s unsure if he and fellow Republican legislative leaders can agree on a final North Carolina state budget before the new fiscal year begins in two weeks. At the legislature, the House voted to end taxpayer f...

    Monday, June 17, 2013 at 9:41 PM

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    VA will fight NC’s plan for border landfill

    A bill is moving through the N.C. General Assembly that would remove obstacles that have prevented creation of the state's largest landfill in rural Camden County, just south of Chesapeake.

    Monday, June 17, 2013 at 6:39 PM

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    In budget battle, Rural Center will be a point of contention

    The state Senate wants to end the NC Rural Economic Development Center's funding. Gov. Pat McCrory wants to cut it. And the House wants to give the center more money.

    Sunday, June 16, 2013 at 12:48 AM

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    On director's salary, Rural Center finds a way

    Legislators have limited state funds for the salary of nonprofit employees to $120,000. But Billy Ray Hall's total compensation is $283,000.

    Friday, June 14, 2013 at 9:00 PM

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    As Senate tax bill moves forward, Rucho breaks with Berger

    The Senate approved a tax bill that Democrats says shifts burden to middle class and which some Republicans say doesn’t go far enough to get rid of unfair tax breaks.

    Friday, June 14, 2013 at 12:46 AM

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    Durham councilman, 7 others arrested at NC General Assembly protest

    Eight protesters were arrested when they refused to leave the Legislative Building on Wednesday, as part of a larger demonstration by the NAACP. One of the arrested was Durham City Councilman Steve Schewel.

    Wednesday, June 12, 2013 at 2:12 PM

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    Senate’s new tax plan avoids expanding tax on services

    The NC Senate on Tuesday took its first look at a new tax reform bill, which would phase out personal and corporate income taxes, business franchise taxes, and repeal the estate tax. Critics say all those cuts would leave the state without the m...

    Tuesday, June 11, 2013 at 11:02 PM

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    NC bill would do away with handgun permits

    The latest version of a bill expanding gun rights would repeal the state law requiring pistol permits be obtained before purchasing a handgun. It would also expand the territory where people with concealed-weapons permits could bring their firea...

    Tuesday, June 11, 2013 at 9:38 PM

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    Jones & Blount

    This week’s installment of “Jones & Blount,” a strip focused on the doings down at the General Assembly.

    Tuesday, June 11, 2013 at 4:01 PM

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    State House OKs bill to redraw election districts for Wake County school board

    The bill redraws Wake County school board election districts, allows voters to pick an additional board member, moves the election dates and says candidates only need a plurality to win.

    Monday, June 10, 2013 at 10:15 PM

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