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The House gave preliminary approval Thursday to putting a $3.1 billion bond referendum before voters this November.
Laura Leslie, WRAL Capitol Bureau chief
Gov. Pat McCrory's campaign did not illegally coordinate its advertising with the committee promoting this March's bond referendum.
Mark Binker
North Carolina primary voters handed Gov. Pat McCrory a decisive victory Tuesday after overwhelmingly approving a bond measure that will pour $2 billion into universities and other statewide projects.
Tyler Dukes
One-third of voters surveyed say they are still unsure if they will vote for or against North Carolina's $2 billion bond referendum. Two-thirds of voters say lawmakers should take some action with regard to Charlotte's transgender nondiscrimination ordinance.
The foundations associated with state universities and community colleges donated the bulk of the money raised to support the Connect NC bond referendum.
Gov. Pat McCroy's campaign says it didn't break any rules when he appeared in a commercial for the $2 billion bond referendum on the March 15 ballot.
A report by the liberal-leaning Budget and Tax Center finds that the $2 billion Connect NC bond would spur short-term job growth.
Progress NC has filed a complaint with the State Board of Elections accusing the Connect NC Bond Committee of illegally producing an advertisement in conjunction with Gov. Pat McCrory, who is running for re-election.
A 30-second spot that began running on broadcast television Monday touts the virtue of the $2 billion bond on the March 15 ballot.
If voters approve a $2 billion bond package, the state's debt will remain inside limits drawn by the state treasurer and other finance officials.
The organizer of a group opposed to the $2 billion bond on the March 15 ballot says the measure represents a "bait and switch" meant to fool voters.
Gov. Pat McCrory, legislative leaders and administrators from state universities and community colleges all spoke Tuesday to the need for voters to pass a $2 billion bond referendum on the March 15 ballot.
Laura Leslie
Between a new date for the spring primary and the rise of Donald Trump, North Carolina's political future is hazy as ever. But the @NCCapitol team will once again peer into our crystal ball.
Despite a plea from organizers of a pro-bond referendum campaign, the State Board of Elections says it would be illegal for the group to coordinate with candidates to promote the $2 billion borrowing plan.
An opinion issued by the North Carolina State Board of Elections says it would likely be illegal for candidates to serve as the face of a bond referendum campaign.
