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Stein vetoes homelessness bill, signs 12 others into law
On Tuesday, Gov. Josh Stein signed 12 bills into law and vetoed one dealing with restricting sleeping and camping on public property.
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Stein signs 4 bipartisan bills into law
The bills address gang violence, involuntary commitment, housing affordability, and state employee benefits — issues supported by lawmakers in both parties this session.
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Stein signs police retention, child protection bills into law
Gov. Josh Stein signed two bills into law on Thursday that focus on keeping communities and children safe, along with two other bills.
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Stein signs 6 bills, including Farm Act, nation’s 1st litigation ban
On Monday, Democratic Gov. Josh Stein signed six bills into law, including Senate Bill 401, the NC Farm Act of 2026.
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Defibrillator plan for public schools proposed after cardiac arrest death
Two years ago, 13 North Carolina students suffered cardiac arrest while at school, one of whom died. Now, two state lawmakers want to ensure that all public schools – roughly 2,500 in total – stock defibrillators. AEDs and CPR in Public Schools, known also as House Bill 886, passed the House of Representatives 111-1 on...
Opinion
NC HALO law would protect 1st responders and 1st Amendment
HALO laws create a mandatory a buffer (often 25 feet) around active first-responder operations, with legal penalties for individuals who refuse a warning and interfere.
Opinion
It’s time to modernize NC’s public-notice laws
The purpose of public notices is to reach as many people as possible, but the current process limits access instead of increasing it.
Opinion
NC Senate can get back to business by passing protections from squatters
HB 984 proposes much-needed reforms that would simplify the eviction process, reduce the administrative burden on homeowners, and ensure that NC’s laws align with the realities of today’s housing market.
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NC’s free enterprise leaders: Berger, Hall, and Saine named most business-friendly legislators
The North Carolina FreeEnterprise Foundation (NCFREE) released the 2023-2024 Legislative Business Ratings (LBR) on Thursday to evaluate state lawmakers’ alignment with economic freedom principles.
Opinion
Our law requiring age verification for pornography websites is working
Late last year, the General Assembly passed legislation that required pornographic websites to verify the age of those visiting the site. We didn’t want anyone under the age of 18 to have access to such content. This was a commonsense measure, and I was proud to help get it across the finish line. Our message...
Opinion
S.O.S.: save women’s sports
Republicans need to get a Save Women’s Sports bill to Gov. Henry McMaster, who will doubtless sign it.
Opinion
Debate about school ‘indoctrination’ bill ignores its text
The recently approved House Bill 324 bears no resemblance to the phantom legislation targeted by opponents.
