Today @NCCapitol (Feb. 22): McCrory heads to D.C. as memo roils political waters
Gov. Pat McCrory will visit with President Barack Obama over the weekend as part of a National Governor's Association event in Washington, D.C. At home, a memo on pressure tactics is roiling the political waters.
Posted — Updated"I think it's shameful," said Ray Martin, caucus director for state Senate Republicans. "This is who is in control of the Democratic Party in North Carolina, radical left-wing zealots."
- A Senate Committee approved legislation that would automatically revoke licenses for anyone convicted of passing a stopped school bus.
- The Senate approved a revised version of the group home fix. The measure would provide temporary funding to mentally ill people in group homes as well as Alzheimer's patients in special care units.
- The Senate sent the possum drop bill to McCrory.
However, House Speaker Thom Tillis and Senate President Pro Tempore Phil Berger put out a joint statement Thursday: “Conversations with the Carolina Panthers organization and local and legislative officials are ongoing and productive. The Panthers not only produce thousands of jobs and millions of dollars in economic impact, but are a source of pride for the Charlotte region and the entire state. We remain steadfast and committed to keeping the Panthers in North Carolina and will continue to work together to achieve that goal.”
- Fayetteville Observer: "Nearly 12 years after North Carolina lawmakers prohibited short-term payday loans in the state, lenders are trying to make their controversial industry legal again....Advocates for the military accuse the lenders of taking advantage of young personnel who are low-paid and naive about money matters."
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