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NC lawmakers in both chambers will gather this week to discuss budget proposal, start work on ‘conference report’
RALEIGH — Lawmakers in the North Carolina Senate and House will gather this week to discuss, compromise and ...
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NC Senate gives initial approval to state government budget proposal
By GARY D. ROBERTSON Associated Press RALEIGH (AP) — A state government budget proposal from North Carolina Senate ...
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NC GOP overrides veto of 12-week abortion limit, allowing it to become law
By HANNAH SCHOENBAUM, GARY D. ROBERTSON and DENISE LAVOIE Associated Press RALEIGH (AP) — Legislation banning most abortions ...
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County manager’s proposed tax rate is 58 cents per $100 valuation; higher than estimated 53 cent revenue neutral rate
SALISBURY — The new recommended tax rate for Rowan County is 58 cents per $100 valuations, a reduction ...
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NC Senate unveils state budget with deeper tax cuts, lower raises than House proposal
By GARY D. ROBERTSON Associated Press RALEIGH (AP) — North Carolina Senate Republicans revealed their proposed two-year state ...
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Judge Adkins to speak at Democrats’ monthly breakfast meeting
SALISBURY — Rowan County Democrats invite the public to attend the monthly breakfast meeting on May 13 at ...
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Crutchfield discusses first five months as a lawmaker
RALEIGH — State Rep. Kevin Crutchfield is five months into his first term as an elected official in ...
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NC high school athletes cleared for NIL deals as of July 1
CHAPEL HILL (AP) — North Carolina’s association overseeing high school sports has cleared the way for its athletes ...
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NC Republicans unveil new abortion restrictions
By GARY D. ROBERTSON and HANNAH SCHOENBAUM Associated Press RALEIGH (AP) — North Carolina Republican legislative leaders said ...
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Ford files bill that would prevent forced microchip implants in humans
RALEIGH — What would you say if you went in for a job interview and the employer required ...
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NC Supreme Court hands GOP big wins with election rulings
By GARY D. ROBERTSON Associated Press RALEIGH (AP) — In massive victories for Republicans, the newly GOP-controlled North ...
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Warren files bill trying to establish North Carolina Healing Arts Commission
RALEIGH — Rep. Harry Warren has filed a bill that will establish the North Carolina Healing Arts Commission ...
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Warren provides update on bill appropriating funding for projects in Rowan County
RALEIGH — State funding for projects that would benefit Rowan County are waiting discussion from members of the ...
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Warren, Crutchfield sponsoring bill appropriating funds for Rowan County projects
RALEIGH — Reps. Harry Warren and Kevin Crutchfield, who both represent Rowan County, have filed a bill that ...
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Blue Cross oversight bill riles North Carolina regulator
By HANNAH SCHOENBAUM Associated Press/Report for America RALEIGH (AP) — North Carolina’s dominant health insurance provider is urging ...
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Lawmakers voice support for bill aiming to ban transgender females from participating in women’s sports
RALEIGH — North Carolina legislators are moving closer to passing a bill that would ban transgender females from ...
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North Carolina GOP closes in on transgender athlete ban
By GARY D. ROBERTSON Associated Press RALEIGH (AP) — A prohibition on transgender girls playing on female sports ...
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Rowan Democrats to hold annual convention April 29
SALISBURY — The Rowan County Democratic Party will hold its annual convention on Saturday, April 29, at 10 ...
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Emissions inspections could end in Rowan County if Ford gets bill passed
RALEIGH — Sen. Carl Ford, who represents Rowan and Stanly counties, has sponsored a bill that would eliminate ...
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Ford co-sponsoring bill proposing to ban transgender females from playing women’s sports
RALEIGH — On Wednesday, 30 Republican legislators in the North Carolina Senate filed the “Fairness in Women’s Sports ...
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Rowan Republicans hosting Michael Whatley, chairman of NC GOP, on April 13
SALISBURY — The Rowan County Republican Party will host Michael Whatley, chairman of the NC GOP, on Thursday, ...
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If NC lawmaker goes through with party switch, Republicans would have veto-proof majority
By GARY D. ROBERTSON Associated Press RALEIGH (AP) — Speculation is rising in the North Carolina legislature that ...
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GOP lawmakers seek to erode governor’s power on key panels
By GARY D. ROBERTSON Associated Press RALEIGH (AP) — North Carolina Republicans redoubled their efforts on Tuesday to ...
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Salisbury City Council has first town hall to discuss possible election changes
SALISBURY — On Thursday night, the Salisbury City Council got to find out where residents stand on the ...
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Warren sponsors bill providing new retirement savings option for small businesses
SALISBURY — In hopes of putting a stop to what some view as a retirement savings crisis in ...
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Trump becomes first ex-president indicted for crime
Associated Press NEW YORK — A Manhattan grand jury has voted to indict Donald Trump on charges involving ...
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State budget provisions take new import with Medicaid expansion
By GARY D. ROBERTSON Associated Press RALEIGH (AP) — North Carolina state government budgets usually include policy directives ...
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Permit from sheriff to buy handgun no longer required in North Carolina
By HANNAH SCHOENBAUM Associated Press/Report for America RALEIGH — North Carolina residents can now buy a handgun without ...