On the cover • Bill would let craft distilleries sell more on premises, offer free tastings North Carolina • UNC Law’s Center for Civil Rights should halt political advocacy, BOG says, Page 2 • Fans of free markets give Senate tax plan high marks, Page 3 • Bill ‘raising…
On the cover • Amazon perpetuates misleading claims about wind farm North Carolina • A citizen’s guide to Gov. Roy Cooper’s litigation blitz, Page 2 • Bill would add criminal penalties to open-meetings violations, Page 3 • Six N.C. city systems make list of ‘broadband boondoggles,’ Page 4 •…
On the cover • State may turn Mattamuskeet Lodge over to private party • NCGA returns, seeking areas of agreement North Carolina • Opening day at the General Assembly, 2017, Page 2 • Future of Medicaid expansion out of Congress’ hands, Page 3 • Legislature in other states typically…
On the cover • Fate of DPI, SBE board overhaul uncertain • H.B. 2 remains in place after raucous session North Carolina • Scenes from the Special Sessions, Page 2 • Federal court admits decision will reduce voter turnout, Page 3 • Cooper lashes out at NCGA actions, shuts…
On the cover • Experts seek to avert future election chaos • Council of State flips to Republican control North Carolina • Analysts: Cooper would have little leverage with NCGA, Page 2 • NCGA may fund schools based on number of students, Page 3 • Morgan win could shift…
On the cover • Lawsuit challenges A.G.’s hog waste ‘slush fund’ • Some bands use ribbons, not kneeling, to protest North Carolina • Woodruff: Both parties have some healing to do, Page 2 • Economist: Those under 50 will pay debts of elders, Page 3 • Study: States with…
On the cover • Experts: N.C. to remain battleground to the end • Many NCGA races, uncontested, already decided North Carolina • Lt. gov. race a rematch: Forest and Coleman, Page 2 • G’boro businessman unlikely to regain seized assets, Page 3 • State initiates pilot program to address…
On the cover • CSX to get $700k subsidy for every job created • Charter advisory board ‘frustrated’ with process North Carolina • Council of State divided over outside employment, Page 2 • Nonprofit restaurant seeks to help homeless women, Page 3 • Critics: State retirement fund underfunded and…
On the cover • Climate alarmists target JLF, others • Experts call activists’ ‘Web of Denial’ an attack on free speech • Feds: Energy tax credit recipients confidential North Carolina • NCGA short session saw tax cuts, added savings, Page 2 • Legislators left some business unfinished in short…
On the cover • CSX continues search for rail terminal site • ‘Revenuers’ concern for N.C. distillery owners North Carolina • Couple pleads guilty in IRS refund fraud case, Page 2 • CON mandate ended for new mental health facilities, Page 3 • A.G. Cooper’s refusal to…
