The Wrap @NCCapitol (June 18)</h1> <article> <h1>The Wrap @NCCapitol (June 18)</h1> <p>Tue, 18 Jun 2013 18:06:32 -0400</p> The Senate delayed a final vote on its proposed overhaul of the state tax code as top lawmakers negotiate with Gov. Pat McCrory over how the final bill should look. </article> <article> <h1>Governor James Holshouser funeral</h1> <p>Tue, 18 Jun 2013 15:30:59 -0400</p> Funeral services for former Governor James Holshouser will take place Friday at 1 p.m. at Brownson Memorial Presbyterian Church in Southern Pines. </article> <article> <h1>House committee approves raising speed limit</h1> <p>Tue, 18 Jun 2013 13:12:09 -0400</p> The House Transportation Committee passes a bill that would allow the state DOT to raise the speed limit on some highways to 75 mph. </article> <article> <h1>House committee debates school reporting requirements</h1> <p>Tue, 18 Jun 2013 14:11:56 -0400</p> The House Education Committee debates a bill that would decrease the amount of reports schools file with the state Department of Public Instruction. </article> <article> <h1>Monday wrap: Senate, House work toward budget deadline</h1> <p>Mon, 17 Jun 2013 21:51:12 -0400</p> WRAL's Laura Leslie and Mark Binker offer a rundown on the day on Jones Street and look ahead to Tuesday. </article> <article> <h1>Former governor praised by GOP, Dems alike</h1> <p>Mon, 17 Jun 2013 18:33:44 -0400</p> Former Gov. Jim Holshouser, who died early Monday, was hailed by North Carolina politicians as a decent man who bridged partisan divides and worked tirelessly to improve the state. </article> <article> <h1>McCrory: Progressive reforms helping NC</h1> <p>Fri, 14 Jun 2013 16:03:46 -0400</p> Gov. Pat McCrory said he expects both tax reform and a budget to be passed in the next two weeks. He told WRAL News he is proud of the progress his administration has made in making government more efficient. </article> <article> <h1>The Wrap @NCCapitol (June 13)</h1> <p>Thu, 13 Jun 2013 16:59:08 -0400</p> The House approves its $20.6 billion spending plan, while the Senate passes its version of tax reform. </article> <article> <h1>House approves $20.6B spending plan</h1> <p>Thu, 13 Jun 2013 14:01:46 -0400</p> House lawmakers gave final approval to a $20.6 billion budget proposal. </article> <article> <h1>House budget debate to continue Thursday</h1> <p>Thu, 13 Jun 2013 06:28:24 -0400</p> House lawmakers will have a final vote Thursday on their proposed $20.6 billion spending plan. They gave it preliminary approval late Wednesday. </article> <article> <h1>The Wrap @NCCapitol (June 12)</h1> <p>Wed, 12 Jun 2013 22:37:04 -0400</p> Capitol Bureau Chief Laura Leslie and investigative reporter Mark Binker break down nearly 8 hours of debate over the House budget proposal, which was tentatively approved in a 77-41 vote. </article> <article> <h1>Legislative protest shifts days, ends with same result</h1> <p>Wed, 12 Jun 2013 18:28:53 -0400</p> After weeks of Monday protests in which dozens of people were arrested at the General Assembly, a Wednesday afternoon protest ended with only eight people taken away by police. </article> <article> <h1>House debates budget proposal (part 2)</h1> <p>Wed, 12 Jun 2013 20:06:36 -0400</p> The House expects a lengthy floor debate on its proposed $20.6 billion spending plan for 2013-14. </article> <article> <h1>House debates budget proposal (part 1)</h1> <p>Wed, 12 Jun 2013 16:58:35 -0400</p> The House expects a lengthy floor debate on its proposed $20.6 billion spending plan for 2013-14. </article> <article> <h1>Protests expected as lawmakers debate budget, tax plan</h1> <p>Wed, 12 Jun 2013 05:57:27 -0400</p> More protesters are expected at the North Carolina General Assembly Wednesday as lawmakers in the House and Senate debate controversial bills. </article> <article> <h1>Berger: Senate plan cuts taxes across the board</h1> <p>Tue, 11 Jun 2013 23:25:15 -0400</p> After unveiling competing Senate tax reform proposals two weeks ago, Republican leaders rolled out a compromise plan Monday that promises to roll back income and business taxes while reining in a massive expansion of sales taxes proposed earlier. </article> <article> <h1>The Wrap @NCCapitol (June 11)</h1> <p>Tue, 11 Jun 2013 19:46:02 -0400</p> Capitol Bureau Chief Laura Leslie and investigative reporter Mark Binker recap the Moral Monday protests and the Senate tax reform bill. </article> <article> <h1>GOP maintains outside influences behind weekly protests</h1> <p>Tue, 11 Jun 2013 18:31:56 -0400</p> Police records indicate that 98 percent of those arrested during the "Moral Monday" protests at the General Assembly are from North Carolina, despite claims by leading Republicans that the rallies are packed with people from out of state. </article> <article> <h1>Parents dislike idea of concealed weapons on playgrounds</h1> <p>Tue, 11 Jun 2013 18:28:55 -0400</p> A new version of an omnibus gun bill moving through the legislature would eliminate the state's pistol purchase permitting system, allow for concealed handgun permit holders to lock their weapons in cars on any educational campus, and carry in bars and restaurants. </article> <article> <h1>Lawmaker says group's recommendations cost NC money</h1> <p>Tue, 11 Jun 2013 17:47:36 -0400</p> Republican budget-writers in both the House and Senate are proposing the elimination of the state's Child Fatality Task Force. </article> <article> <h1>Web only: New chairman discusses future of NC GOP</h1> <p>Tue, 11 Jun 2013 14:35:07 -0400</p> Claude Pope, the chairman of the state Republican Party, discusses his plans for the organization. </article> <article> <h1>House committee examines budget plan (part 2)</h1> <p>Tue, 11 Jun 2013 18:08:13 -0400</p> The House Appropriations Committee begins examining the $20.6 billion spending plan introduced Sunday night. </article> <article> <h1>House committee examines budget plan (part 1)</h1> <p>Tue, 11 Jun 2013 13:45:58 -0400</p> The House Appropriations Committee begins examining the $20.6 billion spending plan introduced Sunday night. </article> <article> <h1>The Wrap @NCCapitol (June 10)</h1> <p>Mon, 10 Jun 2013 22:30:12 -0400</p> Capitol Bureau Chief Laura Leslie and investigative reporter Mark Binker discuss the House budget bill and tax reform plan. </article> <article> <h1>House approves tax reform, changes to Wake school board districts</h1> <p>Tue, 11 Jun 2013 10:43:59 -0400</p> State lawmakers take a final vote on the House tax reform plan and pass a bill that would redraw the boundaries from which Wake County school board members are elected. </article> </main></body></html>