Governor Cooper Signs Bill Creating Stricter Bail Bond Laws
Police and prosecutors hopeful new law will stop the revolving door of habitual offenders getting out on bail to continue crime streaks. Some have been arrested hundreds of times.
At this Point, It’s Just too Much to Ask.
Small business owners have had a lot to worry about this year. It has really been one worry after another for these small business owners who, in some cases, poured their entire life savings along with their heart and soul into their business.
Rural part of county gets a COVID-19 tests, results are in
53 Sandy Mush residents were tested for COVID-19 on May 27.
Both sides of education debate have well-meaning intentions
For state policymakers, few decisions will be as challenging, or as broadly consequential, as those involving elementary and secondary education.
Governor vetoes bill that would have opened bars, expanded restaurant seating
Gov. Roy Cooper (D) late in the afternoon of Friday, June 5, vetoed a bill that would have reopened private bars and clubs, as well as expanded outdoor seating in restaurants and brewpubs.Cooper signaled all along he would veto the measure, House Bill 536. He publicly expressed concerns about lawmakers taking away some of his […]
New bill would reopen gyms and bars, governor hints at a veto
The NC Senate plans to vote Tuesday, June 9, on legislation that would reopen gyms, bars, and expand in-person dining at restaurants.
Senate committee looks to extend flexibility after COVID-19 emergency ends
A Senate committee passed protection for direct primary care providers and discussed regulatory reforms to prepare hospitals and other health care workers for the second wave of the coronavirus.