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Lawmakers mull 30-year extension for Charlotte taxes
Earlier this month, lawmakers introduced two 30-year tax extensions in Charlotte to help fund stadium renovations or build a new stadium for the Carolina Panthers.
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Sports betting legislation passes first Senate committee
Sports betting legislation passed the state Senate Finance Committee on Wednesday, clearing an initial hurdle on its way to the full Senate. The primary sponsor Sen. Jim Perry, R-Lenoir County, has gotten support for Senate Bill 688 by pointing out that many North Carolina residents already bet on sports with black market websites or apps...
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Lawmakers introduce retail and online sports betting bill
Editor’s note: This story was updated at 3:45 p.m. Monday, April 26, to correctly report money raised by the N.C. Education Lottery. A recently introduced Senate bill would authorize and regulate sports betting in North Carolina beyond the tribal casinos with the revenue primarily going to schools and economic development. Senate Bill 688, from Sens....
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Former Panthers star becomes advocate for re-opening N.C. schools
A former Carolina Panthers star has now become an advocate for re-opening North Carolina schools for in-person instruction. Greg Olsen, who spent nine seasons with the Panthers at tight end, sent a series of tweets this week urging Gov. Roy Cooper and other state political leaders to allow students back in the classroom. He cited...
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Cooper may open Bank of America Stadium and other venues for some fans
UPDATED, 2:50 p.m., to include information from governor’s news conference. Gov. Roy Cooper plans to allow fans at Bank of America Stadium in Charlotte and other outdoor entertainment venues. Cooper plans to move the state toward Phase 3 of his COVID-19 limits Oct. 2, when large outdoor event venues could reopen to 7% of capacity,...
Opinion
Note to lawmakers: Don’t mess things up
Starting in 2011, North Carolina lawmakers have implemented transformational changes resulting in a strong and growing economy. More people are working, more opportunities are available, and a streamlined, more efficient state government is treating residents more fairly and equitably. We’ve come a long way. Don’t mess it up. Faced with a $2.6 billion shortfall in 2011, legislative leadership had to make big changes quickly. They reduced...
Opinion
The Big Cat (allegedly) misbehaved; will N.C. taxpayers get the tab?
Almost as shocking as the allegations of sexual and racial misconduct about Carolina Panthers’ owner Jerry Richardson published Friday was the news Sunday night that the founding owner of the NFL franchise would sell it at season’s end. The club also announced Monday Richardson immediately would surrender daily management responsibilities. The initial buzz centered on who might...
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Assessing New UNC-CH Chancellor Carol Folt
Jane Shaw on new UNC-CH Chancellor Carol Folt; JLF's Michael Lowrey on government negotiations with Carolina Panthers; pros & cons of ending N.C.'s renewable energy mandate; Robert Childs on reducing drug overdose deaths; Jeanette Doran on voter I.D. laws
