Cover • Senior Democrat owes thousands in taxes • Salisbury sewer fees prop up broadband North Carolina • Critics question agency’s cost-cutting abilities, Page 2 • Taxpayers could be on hook if SEANC wins whistleblower suit, Page 3 • House bill targets ‘pension spiking’ practice, Page 4…
Cover • Another Parton-connected project in trouble North Carolina • Democrats still pushing for Medicaid expansion, Page 2 • SEANC asks SEC to investigate state pension fee ‘violations,’ Page 3 • Statewide political campaigns not getting more expensive, Page 4 • Tillis vs. Hagan showdown headlines races…
Cover • Illegals get jail time in IRS tax fraud scheme • General Assembly staff rips film credit study North Carolina • Expert: Renewables add billions to energy prices, Page 2 • Insurance mandate in NCGA could pile more costs on employees, Page 3 • Lawmakers enhance…
Cover • Impact of film industry on N.C. jobs unclear • State Bar reverses course on campaign signs North Carolina • Doctors: Red tape, regulations costing millions, Page 2 • Catawbas say they’ll seek land for casinos in both Carolinas, Page 3 • Critics call Medicaid reform ‘HMOs on…
Cover • Tax fraud season has arrived • Tax preparer says Mexicans recruited in tax fraud scheme • Voucher advocates say they’ll continue fight North Carolina • Analysts: Most N.C. races noncompetitive in ’14, Page 2 • Coastal wind farm project alive despite loss at local level,…
Cover • Renewable energy price tag: $100 million • Is there something in the water in Indian Trail? North Carolina • Duke Energy: Poor subsidizing rich’s solar panels, Page 2 • Catawba Nation’s bid for off-reservation has precedent, Page 3 • Governor outlines goals for second year…
Cover • National average goal unique to education pay • Stolen identity refund fraud continues in N.C. North Carolina • Both sides of O’Care debate court millennials, Page 2 • April trial date set for 13-year-old suit against attorney general, Page 3 • Murky legal language could…
Cover • AG uses personal insurance for legal bills • Local entities confront Obamacare mandates North Carolina • Butterfield staff eschews switch to Obamacare, Page 2 • Lawmakers consider legislation REINing in bureaucrat regulators, Page 3 • Analysts: Local issues dominated Nov. elections, Page 4 • State…
Cover • Cooper libel suit moves to trial • Belk’s law license suspended for three years • State’s health plan easing risks to taxpayers North Carolina • More Obamacare legal challenges move forward, Page 2 • N.C. Chamber private exchange could expand health care options, Page 3…
Cover • AG’s ‘consumer win’ just pennies on dollar • Private exchanges could help save businesses North Carolina • Obamacare could hike premiums 80 percent, Page 2 • State’s community health centers hope to survive Obamacare, Page 3 • Lack of Obamacare competition worries experts, Page 4…
