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Proposed Congressional Districts receive attention and criticism

The proposed maps for new Congressional districts drawn by GOP led committees in the NC legislature got attention from Democrats in the NCGA and voters from across the state at a public hearing on Thursday.Prior to the hearing, which...

Disability Rights NC files lawsuit in federal court

In conjunction with lawyers from Legal Services of Southern Piedmont and the National Health Law Program, Disability Rights NCof Raleigh recently filed two legal actions in US District Court to protect the rights of people with disabilities living in North...

New round of hearings on redistricting set for Thursday

The Joint House and Senate Redistricting Committee will hold a public hearing on Thursday, July 7, 2011, 3:00 - 9:00 p.m.. View map of the Public Hearings site locations.Each speaker is limited to five...

A letter celebrating Independence Day from Senator Burr

For those of you who are not on Sentor Burr's mailing list. His letter commemorating July 4th:"Two hundred thirty-five years ago, a group of brave colonists signed the Declaration of Independence and took the...

July 1 marks 45 years of Medicare program

Forty five years ago tomorrow, President Johnson launched the Medicare program, providing safety and security to generations of America’s seniors. This bedrock program has provided coverage and retirement security to millions of seniors, including an estimated 39...

Executive Order allows NC to request Federal Aid to respond to wlldfires

RALEIGH – Gov. Perdue Saturday signed Executive Order 94, which declares a state of emergency for 29 Eastern counties because of the wildfires already burning and the threat of continued dry conditions.The order allows the state...

General Assembly to vote on override of Veto in July

From the press release today from Speaker Thom Tillis' office:Raleigh –House Speaker Thom Tillis (R-Mecklenburg) announced today that the North Carolina House will attempt to override Gov. Bev Perdue’s veto of the voter...

Even after veto, war of words over Voter ID bill continues

Raleigh – North Carolina House Speaker Thom Tillis (R-Mecklenburg) released the following statement today following Governor Perdue’s veto of the voter ID bill:“Governor Perdue’s latest veto is the clearest example...

U. S. Supreme Court decision announced on Wal-Mart case

The Supreme Court has just handed down a long-awaited decision in the Wal-Mart v. Dukes case, in the process placing a high hurdle for the women of Wal-Mart to overcome pay discrimination...

Gov. Perdue signs bills to aid military personnel in North Carolina

Raleigh– Today, Gov. Bev Perdue, joined by military and elected officials, signed House Bills 262, 514, 515 and Senate Bill 597 to support our troops. These new laws help troops with tuition, voting and health care. &ldquo...

Proposed Congressional Districts receive attention and criticism

Disability Rights NC files lawsuit in federal court

New round of hearings on redistricting set for Thursday

A letter celebrating Independence Day from Senator Burr

July 1 marks 45 years of Medicare program

Executive Order allows NC to request Federal Aid to respond to wlldfires

General Assembly to vote on override of Veto in July

Even after veto, war of words over Voter ID bill continues

U. S. Supreme Court decision announced on Wal-Mart case

Gov. Perdue signs bills to aid military personnel in North Carolina

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