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Gov. Pat McCrory has signed into law a wide-ranging regulatory bill he says will cut burdensome rules for businesses and government red tape.
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McCrory calls Sept. 3 session to consider vetoes
Gov. Pat McCrory has called for North Carolina lawmakers to return to Raleigh next month to consider overriding his first two vetoes on bills related to immigration and drug testing for welfare applicants. McCrory issued a proclamation Thursday calling the reconvened session for noon on Sept. 3, the day after Labor Day. The state constitution requires him to order one by Sept. 4, or his vetoes would be canceled automatically.
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Read More »McCrory names new head for N.C. public safety agency
Gov. Pat McCrory is promoting a former FBI agent to head North Carolina's public safety agency.
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Read More »Groups wants raises for 2 N.C. govt workers canceled
A liberal-leaning advocacy group wants legislative leaders to formally scrutinize pay raises of some young staffers in North Carolina Gov. Pat McCrory's administration.
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Read More »Gov. Pat McCrory vetoes drug testing bill
The first veto by North Carolina Gov. Pat McCrory blocks a requirement that certain welfare applicants get tested for drugs before receiving benefits.
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Read More »Reform bill awaits governor’s signature
Among the many bills awaiting the signature of Gov. Pat McCrory is a Republican-backed regulatory reform package that relaxes rules for landfills and trucks hauling trash, makes it harder for local governments to enact environmental ordinances, and fires the state Environmental Management Commission.
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Read More »Governor signs LEED legislation
Gov. Pat McCrory has signed into law a compromise bill that keeps intact the option for a newly constructed public building to acquire environmental sustainability certification.
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Read More »Compromise on LEED awaits governor’s signature
A compromise bill that keeps intact the option for a newly constructed public building to acquire environmental sustainability certification has been sent to Gov. Pat McCrory for his signature.
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Read More »Law that “fast-tracks” stormwater permitting will not affect Charlotte-Mecklenburg
RALEIGH — A bill signed into law last week by Gov. Pat McCrory concerning the transfer of storm water permits issued by the state will not affect the city of Charlotte or Mecklenburg County. But it could have an impact ...
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Read More »Gov. McCrory signs building code changes into law
Gov. Pat McCrory has signed a bill that puts an end to the drastically different building codes across different municipalities that have led to some confusion among builders in the state. House Bill 120, which was known in the Senate as Bill 108, on March 12 passed the N.C. House in a 99 to 18 vote before moving into the Senate. On June 12, the Senate voted to pass the bill, which McCrory signed into law June 19.
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