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It's now House's turn to create NC state budget

Thu, 23 May 2013 18:14:46 -0400

RALEIGH, North Carolina - Senate Republicans handed off their vision of North Carolina's state budget to their counterparts Thursday in the House, who are likely to take issue with several proposals and listen to what GOP Gov. Pat McCrory wants in a final plan.

NC Gov. McCrory urges new talks on Dix property

Thu, 23 May 2013 13:26:59 -0400

RALEIGH, North Carolina - Gov. Pat McCrory asked the North Carolina Senate on Thursday to back a measure approved by a House panel that would give the city of Raleigh a year to reach a new deal with the state over the Dorothea Dix property.

NC House bill opens renegotiation on Dix property

Wed, 22 May 2013 19:18:13 -0400

RALEIGH, North Carolina - A North Carolina House panel recommended a bill Wednesday that buys time for the city of Raleigh to renegotiate a lease for the 325-acre Dorothea Dix property with the state.

Senators warm to transportation nominee

Wed, 22 May 2013 17:47:13 -0400

WASHINGTON - President Barack Obama's nominee for transportation secretary - Charlotte Mayor Anthony Foxx - received a friendly reception from senators of both parties Wednesday laced with warnings that the nation needs to make a host of transportation improvements with no clear way to pay for them.

Audit: NC Medicaid claims system untested, flawed

Wed, 22 May 2013 14:02:43 -0400

RALEIGH, North Carolina - An audit of the North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services released Wednesday says it has failed to fully test a new $484 million computer system scheduled to begin processing Medicaid claims on July 1.

New Hanover commissioners oust fellow member

Tue, 21 May 2013 10:29:28 -0400

WILMINGTON, North Carolina - New Hanover County commissioners have removed one of their own from his elected position after a hearing that focused on erratic behavior and alleged threats against county employees.

Law enforcement backs NC attorney general on SBI

Mon, 20 May 2013 13:56:11 -0400

RALEIGH, North Carolina - North Carolina's Democratic attorney general is opposing a state Senate budget provision that moves much of an investigative unit from his department to one headed by an appointee of Republican Gov. Pat McCrory.

NC House, Senate plans differ on sales tax

Thu, 16 May 2013 18:26:01 -0400

RALEIGH, North Carolina - House Republicans offered their own tax overhaul plan Thursday that would reduce personal and corporate income rates like their Senate counterparts but reveals stark differences over the scope of sales tax.

McCrory wants time to weigh Alcoa NC dams license

Thu, 16 May 2013 12:55:33 -0400

RALEIGH, North Carolina - Gov. Pat McCrory needs more time to decide whether to grant Alcoa Inc. a new 50-year operating license for four dams that once powered an aluminum plant and provided local jobs but are now used solely to generate electricity sold by the company, a state attorney said.

McCrory back to Catawba for graduation speech

Sat, 11 May 2013 03:04:32 -0400

SALISBURY, North Carolina - Welcome back, Gov. Pat McCrory.

McCrory to let Asheville water bill become law

Wed, 08 May 2013 18:52:56 -0400

RALEIGH, North Carolina - Gov. Pat McCrory said Wednesday he will let a bill become law that would shift control of a western North Carolina water system so that expected litigation by the city of Asheville can run its course.

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.

NC Republicans to hear from national GOP lineup

Tue, 07 May 2013 04:09:17 -0400

RALEIGH, North Carolina - The list of speakers for North Carolina's Republican Party convention next month is full of national GOP luminaries.

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.

McCrory visiting Texas to talk offshore energy

Mon, 06 May 2013 04:18:34 -0400

RALEIGH, North Carolina - Gov. Pat McCrory is visiting an offshore energy trade conference in Texas to try to help build momentum for drilling off the coast of North Carolina and other states.

Issues back home trail Obama on Latin America trip

Sat, 04 May 2013 16:07:43 -0400

SAN JOSE, Costa Rica - President Barack Obama's trip to Latin America had a decidedly domestic feel, with issues such as immigration, energy and education that are in the forefront of U.S. political debate also dominating his talks with regional leaders.

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 Gov. McCrory delivers weekly Republican address

Sat, 04 May 2013 11:29:10 -0400

RALEIGH, North Carolina - North Carolina Gov. Pat McCrory said Saturday that governors need Washington to grant states more flexibility, independence and accountability as he gave the weekly Republican address opposite President Barack Obama.

NH investment firm seeks Alcoa's NC dams license

Fri, 03 May 2013 14:07:41 -0400

RALEIGH, North Carolina - A New Hampshire investment firm is challenging Alcoa Inc.'s bid for a new federal license to operate dams along one of North Carolina's largest rivers, demanding that federal regulators recognize circumstances have changed since the relicensing process started more than a decade ago.

NC Medicaid shortfall now $248M this year

Thu, 02 May 2013 18:48:38 -0400

RALEIGH, North Carolina - Gov. Pat McCrory's administration revealed Thursday it expects this year's Medicaid shortfall to be more than double what was previously estimated. A legislative budget-writer said tax collections should help fill the immediate gap but the disclosure accentuates long-term challenges for the health insurance program.

Obama picks veteran Watt as housing finance head

Wed, 01 May 2013 17:15:33 -0400

RALEIGH, North Carolina - President Barack Obama called on a Capitol Hill veteran seasoned in business, law and civil rights by naming U.S. Rep Mel Watt of North Carolina on Wednesday to head the federal regulatory body that oversees the two national mortgage lending behemoths behind most new mortgages.

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.

Correction: Utilities commission story

Tue, 30 Apr 2013 12:54:29 -0400

RALEIGH, North Carolina - In a story April 29 about new appointments to the N.C. Utilities Commission, The Associated Press, relying on incorrect information posted on the commission's website, reported erroneously that board members will serve eight-year terms. The length of new terms changed in 2011 to six years.