What is your story when it comes to riding motorcycles? Do you ride one? Do you have a family member/friend that was hurt while riding a motorcycle? Do you work with motorcycle accident patients? When Judiciary Subcommittee B and the House met this week, there were many stories that were told about personal experiences and [...]
Legislative Activity Archives
Protesters, N&O: Issues May Be Urgent, But Apparently Not Urgent Enough to Understand
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 [...]
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)
