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"if Wrightsville Beach experiences one more major storm the devastation to property could be catastrophic, costing taxpayers as well as the National Flood Insurance Program significantly more.” said Congressman David Rouzer, R-NC
Published: Sunday, July 23rd, 2023 @ 8:13 am
By: Carolina Journal
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On Tuesday, for the first time, a North Carolina House committee heard a bill (S.B. 3) to legalize marijuana use for certain medical reasons. The House Health Committee did not hold a vote on S.B. 3 but discussed the bill for about 30 minutes.
Published: Sunday, July 16th, 2023 @ 1:11 pm
By: Carolina Journal
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Sneaking move
Published: Saturday, July 8th, 2023 @ 12:22 pm
By: Countrygirl1411
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U.S. Solicitor General Elizabeth Prelogar recommends that the Supreme Court reject a case dealing with a disputed skirt requirement for female students attending a charter school in North Carolina.
Published: Monday, June 26th, 2023 @ 9:11 am
By: Carolina Journal
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Says wind and solar not reliable; this is a wake up call for North Carolina
Published: Sunday, June 25th, 2023 @ 7:55 pm
By: John Steed
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The 2022 Population Estimates show that the population of North Carolina grew by 1.3% between July 1st 2021 and July 1st 2022.
Published: Sunday, June 25th, 2023 @ 2:21 pm
By: Eastern NC NOW Staff
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The Outer Banks Voice reported recently that construction will begin next year on the Kitty Hawk wind energy area. Outer Banks residents are properly concerned about spoiled views and other economic impacts from the project.
Published: Tuesday, June 13th, 2023 @ 6:48 pm
By: John Locke Foundation
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In 2022 a major report from the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine warned that enormous wind turbines severely affect the marine vessel radar (MVR) used for navigating waterways shared by commercial and recreational vessels as well as extremely large commercial shipping vessel
Published: Monday, June 12th, 2023 @ 8:31 am
By: John Locke Foundation
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Wind projects off Brunswick County beaches would also interfere with military training and operations, including airspace used daily by the 169th Fighter Wing out of South Carolina
Published: Thursday, June 8th, 2023 @ 3:07 am
By: John Locke Foundation
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Medical Marijuana: ‘You are not qualified to be making this decision,’ opponent tells NC LegislatorsDecision making on medical marijuana
Published: Saturday, June 3rd, 2023 @ 5:51 pm
By: Countrygirl1411
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Local elections boards using private donations in the administration of their elections is getting the attention of lawmakers, as some question the fairness and impartiality of the process.
Published: Sunday, May 28th, 2023 @ 9:58 am
By: Carolina Journal
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NC State researchers in 2016 found that 80 percent of North Carolina beachgoers would either not return to a beach rental if wind turbines were visible — or require an unreasonable discount for spoiled views
Published: Saturday, May 6th, 2023 @ 3:40 pm
By: John Locke Foundation
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The N.C. Supreme Court has agreed to hear a defamation case connected to protests of the 2016 gubernatorial election.
Published: Friday, May 5th, 2023 @ 2:22 am
By: Carolina Journal
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Turbines under discussion off the coast of Bald Head Island and other Brunswick County beaches would be very tall — 853 feet from base to blade tip, with towers and blade tips all flashing simultaneously 30 times per minute in all directions
Published: Thursday, May 4th, 2023 @ 9:26 am
By: John Locke Foundation
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The new proposed tax cut schedule would lower the personal income tax rate to 2.49% after 2026.
Published: Tuesday, May 2nd, 2023 @ 5:00 pm
By: Carolina Journal
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Recently, federal and state government officials and wind energy advocates tried to quell Brunswick County residents’ serious economic concerns about offshore wind turbines spoiling ocean views and harming tourism
Published: Wednesday, April 26th, 2023 @ 11:49 am
By: John Locke Foundation
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It was a case of rinse and repeat for North Carolina lawmakers as they heard much of the same testimony from North Carolina Office of Recovery and Resiliency (NCORR) officials on efforts to help those who lost homes due to Hurricanes Matthew and Florence.
Published: Wednesday, April 19th, 2023 @ 8:46 am
By: Carolina Journal
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On Wednesday, the North Carolina House passed a bill that would prohibit local governments from blocking consumers from certain types of energy sources, by a vote of 76-38.
Published: Wednesday, April 5th, 2023 @ 8:24 am
By: Carolina Journal
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On Wednesday, House Bill 40, Prevent Rioting and Civil Disorder, was approved by the Senate Rules committee.
Published: Thursday, March 30th, 2023 @ 8:25 am
By: Carolina Journal
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Folwell said the consolidation of healthcare has resulted in lower quality, lower access, and higher cost.
Published: Thursday, March 30th, 2023 @ 7:45 am
By: Carolina Journal
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North Carolina charter schools could offer virtual instruction under a bill passed March 7 by the House.
Published: Wednesday, March 29th, 2023 @ 8:21 am
By: Carolina Journal
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Treasurer Folwell and Community Leaders Discuss How Charlotte Patients Face Lawsuits Over Medical Debt, Listen to Community Perspective on Health Care Costs
Published: Wednesday, March 22nd, 2023 @ 12:49 am
By: Eastern NC NOW Staff
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The “NC Compassionate Care Act,” a bill that would make medical marijuana legal in North Carolina, cleared the state Senate Tuesday by a vote of 36 to 10. It will be before the chamber again on Wednesday for a third and final vote.
Published: Saturday, March 18th, 2023 @ 9:18 am
By: Carolina Journal
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The “NC Compassionate Care Act,” a bill that would legalize medical marijuana in North Carolina, passed the Senate Finance Committee today.
Published: Saturday, March 11th, 2023 @ 11:47 pm
By: Carolina Journal
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On Tuesday, Feb. 21, the Senate Judiciary Committee quickly approved an amended version of S.B. 3, the N.C. Compassionate Care Act. The bill will now go on to the Senate Finance Committee, and if it receives favorable report there, then to the Senate Rules Committee.
Published: Saturday, March 11th, 2023 @ 9:15 am
By: Carolina Journal
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“The NC Compassionate Care Act,” a bill that would legalize medical marijuana in North Carolina, will be discussed in a Senate committee today. It is the only bill on the calendar for the Senate Judiciary Committee.
Published: Saturday, March 4th, 2023 @ 11:30 am
By: Carolina Journal
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North Carolina Investing Historic $2.3 Billion in Water Infrastructure Over Two Years
Published: Wednesday, March 1st, 2023 @ 11:48 am
By: Governor's Office
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Two county board of elections executive directors still maintain ties with the U.S. Alliance for Election Excellence
Published: Monday, February 27th, 2023 @ 12:38 pm
By: John Locke Foundation
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“Join us to keep our party strong and moving in the right direction!” encourages GOP County Chair, Carolyn Garris.
Published: Friday, February 24th, 2023 @ 8:01 am
By: Eastern NC NOW Staff
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An anti-rioting bill quickly won approval in the North Carolina House on Feb. 8 after six Democrats threw their support behind the measure.
Published: Wednesday, February 22nd, 2023 @ 3:05 pm
By: Carolina Journal
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The Bill would also protect first responders, correctional officers, and members of the military
Published: Saturday, February 18th, 2023 @ 9:02 am
By: John Locke Foundation
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