Every winter, before the ground thaws, North Carolina farmers sit down with the same local banks their families have used for generations to work out how they will pay for a crop that won’t come in for another eight months.
Today’s briefs include a new chief district court judge appointment and upcoming legislative calendar items.
The Rules Review Commission’s Aug. 27 agenda includes State Board of Elections rules, agency rule filings and public comment deadlines.
Gov. Josh Stein vetoed House Bill 377, saying it would threaten judicial independence by giving the chief justice suspension power over trial judges.
Gov. Josh Stein vetoed House Bill 958, an election bill affecting early voting, ballot challenges and election oversight.
Today’s briefs include a TV merger enforcement order, a Duke Energy settlement dispute and recent bill actions from Gov. Josh Stein.
The State Board of Elections will meet Thursday to review November early voting plans from counties where local boards did not unanimously agree.
Attorney General Jeff Jackson is asking the FAA to protect emergency responder drone use as it develops no-fly-zone rules.
Attorney General Jeff Jackson says Duke Energy Progress residential customers would face a 9.3% increase, not 6.8%, under a proposed settlement.
North Carolina will raise hourly rates for court-appointed attorneys beginning Oct. 1, with compensation ranging from $85 for misdemeanor cases to $120 for potentially capital cases.
