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Grover Norquist visiting NC as tax debate grows

Thu, 16 May 2013 11:32:00 -0400

RALEIGH, North Carolina - An influential national anti-tax advocate says he's not taking sides in North Carolina's tax reform debate as Republicans in the House and Senate have released competing plans.

Senate Republicans offer more on NC tax overhaul

Tue, 07 May 2013 19:22:51 -0400

RALEIGH, North Carolina - As Senate Republicans unveiled more details about their long-awaited tax overhaul proposal on Tuesday, they said lowering income tax rates and expanding the scope of the sales tax is fair to all, would boost the state's economy and cut taxes for most citizens. But plan critics say lower-income people will pay more overall.

More arrested as NC legislature protests continue

Mon, 06 May 2013 23:29:47 -0400

RALEIGH, North Carolina - More than two dozen members of the NAACP and other activists were arrested Monday as part of continuing protests of Republican policies in the state capital, bringing to nearly 50 the number of nonviolent demonstrators facing charges.

Ties to gov., clients put NC law firm in spotlight

Sat, 04 May 2013 14:24:11 -0400

RALEIGH, North Carolina - Nearly four months into his job as North Carolina's governor, Pat McCrory's former employer is receiving unaccustomed public attention for its behind-the-scenes role in some of the state's biggest news stories this year.

NC elections board gets new chair, exec director

Wed, 01 May 2013 16:41:56 -0400

RALEIGH, North Carolina - Five new members took their seats Wednesday on the state Board of Elections as the agency is launching an investigation into possible campaign finance violations involving dozens of political donations by sweepstakes cafe operators.