Tom Murry Coverage

Teacher group files complaint over lookalike election ads

The North Carolina Association of Educators filed a complaint with the State Board of Elections on Tuesday over handouts they say are misleading voters at multiple Wake County polling locations.

Tyler Dukes

Legislative backlash creates tight House race in western Wake

Low approval ratings for the General Assembly may be hampering the re-election chances of Rep. Tom Murry, R-Wake.

Laura Leslie

House leaders propose sale of Jennette's Pier in Nags Head

A provision in the newly released House budget calls for the sale of Jennette's Pier, a facility the state spent about $25 million to rebuild just a few years ago.

Tyler Dukes

Patent troll bill moves forward in the House

A measure that would allow North Carolina companies to counter-sue those who bring frivolous patent claims took at first step in the House Commerce Committee on Wednesday.

Mark Binker

Environmentalists lament legislative changes

An environmental advocate blasted the state General Assembly Friday for a legislative session she said prioritizes the needs of business over the natural world.

Adam Owens

House OKs EpiPens in schools

The state House voted 115-0 Thursday to make epinephrine injectors available for allergic emergencies in schools.

Laura Leslie

House rejects compromise bill on boards and commissions

Special superior court judges would be allowed to serve out their terms before their positions are eliminated. But lawmakers say two people appointed by Gov. Pat McCrory would not be able to serve out their term under the measure.

Mark Binker and Laura Leslie

Voter ID proposal advances in House

Despite impassioned pleas from Democratic lawmakers and a raft of attempts to weaken it, legislation that would require voters to present photo identification at the polls was approved Wednesday by the House Elections Committee on Wednesday.

Matthew Burns and Laura Leslie

Proposal would delay toll road bills

Two Wake County lawmakers apparently are tired of complaints from drivers on the Triangle Expressway over toll bills that amount to pennies.

Matthew Burns

House tentatively OKs purge of boards and commissions

House lawmakers tentatively approved Thursday a proposal to make sweeping changes to the state's boards and commissions, but only after a tense debate about public access and transparency.

Laura Leslie

House tentatively approves state boards overhaul

The state House gives key approval to legislation that would make sweeping changes to several key regulatory boards and commissions.

Rule elimination bill gets first look

House lawmaker are drafting a bill that would give the state to prune its complicated administrative code, which is made up of the rules created by agencies in response to laws passed by the General Assembly.

Mark Binker