Public Workforce Modernization Act moves through House committee process
Senate Bill 1041, the Public Workforce Modernization Act, is moving through the House committee process after passing the Senate earlier this month.
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Senate committees take up virtual currency kiosk consumer protection bill
House Bill 920 would create statewide consumer protection rules for virtual currency kiosks, including fraud warnings, transaction limits, refunds and fee caps.
House set to take up statewide election law changes
House Bill 958, a broad statewide election law bill, is scheduled for consideration in the North Carolina House on June 30.
Today’s NC Political News briefs
Today’s NC Political News briefs include legislative sessions, a House Finance agenda, a State Health Plan board nomination, Helene housing recovery funding and a DEQ permitting hearing.
House Finance Committee agenda includes workforce, tax and consumer bills
A House Finance Committee agenda for June 30 includes statewide bills on workforce policy, tax exemptions, portable benefits and taxpayer protections.
Election law bill remains active after latest House committee substitute
House Bill 958, titled “Election Law Changes,” remains active in the House and would amend several sections of North Carolina election law.
NC General Assembly returns Monday; House Finance agenda set for Tuesday
The North Carolina General Assembly is scheduled to convene Monday, with a House Finance Committee meeting set for Tuesday on several statewide bills.
OP-ED: Tara Jackson: As a Rural Pharmacist, I Know Health Care Modernization Can Improve Patient Safety
When a patient walks into Matthews Drug Store in Clinton, North Carolina, they're trusting me with their health. That trust is something I take seriously, and it's why I pay close attention to anything that helps me do my job better or gets in the way.
Today’s NC Political News briefs
Today’s state briefs include upcoming legislative sessions, a House Finance agenda and the final day for DEQ electric grid resilience applications.
Truth in Taxation bill moves from Senate to House
Senate Bill 992, titled “Truth in Taxation,” moved from the Senate to the House after a 38-4 Senate vote.
Home-based business bill returns to House after Senate changes
House Bill 372, the Home-Based Business Fairness Act, returned to the House on June 25 for concurrence in a Senate committee substitute.
Human trafficking and minors bill sent to governor
House Bill 83, a statewide bill involving minors and human trafficking, was presented to Gov. Josh Stein on June 25.