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Pharmacy benefit reform bill among those signed into law by Stein
A bill that will help rural and independent pharmacies and their customers in North Carolina was one of nine bills signed into law by Gov. Josh Stein on Wednesday.
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Stein signs 6 bills, including limiting student cell phone use
On Tuesday, Gov. Josh Stein signed six bills into law, including one that limits students' cell phone use in the classroom.
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Stein signs 10 bills into law, including foster care, tuition assistance
After passing unanimously in both chambers of the General Assembly last week, Gov. Josh Stein signed HB 612, the Fostering Care in NC Act, on Thursday.
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NC House sends slate of bills to governor’s desk
The NC House gave final approval to a series of wide-ranging policy bills on Tuesday, clearing the way for them to go to Gov. Josh Stein's desk.
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Constitutional carry bill clears NC legislature, sent to governor
The North Carolina House passed the Freedom to Carry NC Act on Wednesday afternoon along party lines, sending the permitless carry legislation to the governor's desk.
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House bills name new state raptor and saltwater reptile, expand fishing season
North Carolina could soon have new state animals and an extended recreational fishing season.
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NC senators advances bill to toughen hazing law
SB 375 seeks to overhaul NC’s hazing law by expanding its legal definition, increasing penalties, and requiring schools to implement anti-hazing policies.
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NC House extends time for gender-transition lawsuits, boosts parental authority
The NC House has approved two bills reshaping medical care for minors, particularly targeting gender transition treatments and parental rights in healthcare decisions.
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House agricultural committee approves bills on manufacturing, taxes
House committee approves a bill supporting agricultural manufacturing and another using excess tax revenue to fund grant programs for eligible farmers.
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NCGA roundup: Bills that passed last week
With the General Assembly on Easter recess this week, lawmakers will return next week to resume legislative action.
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NC House passes bill to adopt ‘The Andy Griffith Show’ as state TV show
“This bill is not just about a television show, it's about a legacy; it's about the values of decency, humility, kindness, and common sense that the Andy Griffith show brought into millions of homes all across America."- Rep. Neal Jackson, R-Moore.
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.
