The N&O today penned an article praising the “Moral Monday” protesters at the General Assembly, and the “urgent message” they are delivering to legislators. But what exactly is in this so-called urgent message? According to the N&O, the protesters are upset about “cuts” to education spending, the state’s refusal to accept Medicaid expansion, reductions to [...]
Legislative Activity Archives
Sane Environmental Legislation
House Bill 628 , a bipartisan bill, if passed will bring some sensible thinking to the use of the “green” certification process known as LEED certification. The LEED process is controlled by a private corporation and can add greatly to the cost of a building. It also can discriminate against locally sourced products in favor [...]
“Raise the Age Bill” Quiz
This week’s Civitas Quiz focuses on the “Raise the Age Bill.” HB 725 “Young Offenders Rehabilitation Act” otherwise known as “Raise the Age” was introduced to the public last week during a press conference. How much do you know about teenagers in the court system? Check out the quiz questions and test your knowledge here. [...]
Angela Bryant Compares Legislation to Require Drug Tests and Photo ID to Pressure Cooker Bombs
Here is a Tweet from State Senator Angela Bryant (D-Halifax)
Senate Bill 334, Dorothea Dix Lease: A Vote for Realism in North Carolina.
The General Assembly’s move to revise the badly flawed Dorothea Dix property lease is a step for realism in state government, where it is badly needed. Lame-duck Gov. Bev Perdue pushed through the lease last year after she no longer had to fear the voters. It leased the valuable land in Raleigh to the city [...]
