Planned Parenthood files suit in federal court vs. General Assembly funding banMonday, July 11, 2011 @ 4:24PMBreaking news: "Planned Parenthood of Central North Carolina (PPCNC) filed suit today in federal district court in Greensboro seeking to prevent the enforcement of the Planned Parenthood defunding amendment passed as part of the North Carolina budget during the 2011 legislative session.
Dozens Of New Laws Start July 1Thursday, June 30, 2011 @ 7:08AMWhen the clock strikes midnight, all or portions of more than 30 new laws take effect Friday.
NC budget among new laws taking effect FridayWednesday, June 29, 2011 @ 5:30PMAll or portions of more than 30 new laws take effect Friday, none more far-reaching than a state budget that cuts taxes but scales back or end scores of state-funded services and ultimately could lead to thousands of public-sector job losses.
Governor, Legislature agree NC budget gap is lowerSunday, June 26, 2011 @ 3:37PMRALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — An improving economy means more taxes are flowing into the state treasury, shrinking the projected budget shortfall for the coming fiscal year, Gov. Beverly Perdue and legislative fiscal analysts said Wednesday.
Company expanding, adding jobs, gets county incentives: Which local road to get DOT priority?Friday, June 24, 2011 @ 12:05PMA local company will receive an incentive agreement from the county as it completes an expansion process. Cleveland County commissioners on Tuesday approved an incentive agreement grant for Davis Grading, on West Zion Church Road south of...