Last month, North Carolina distinguished itself by being the last state in the country to prosecute all sixteen-and-seventeen-year-olds as adults, after New York nixed a similar restriction. Now, it seems the state could actually be on track to rid itself of that dubious honor. This afternoon, the House voted 104–8 to approve a bill that […]
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Despite Governor Cooper’s Veto, HB 467—the Hog-Farm-Protection Bill—Is Now Law
In a blow to environmentalists and critics of the commercial hog farming industry, the N.C. Senate voted 30–18 Thursday to override Governor Cooper’s veto of House Bill 467. The day before, the House did the same, also voting largely along party lines. HB 467 restricts the amount of money property owners can collect in nuisance […]
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Supreme Court Deals a Death Blow to North Carolina’s Racist Voter ID Law
In a coup for voting rights activists, the U.S. Supreme Court on Monday declined to hear a challenge to a ruling last year that struck down key parts of North Carolina’s voting law. The law, enacted in 2013 by the General Assembly’s GOP majority, imposed a range of voting restrictions, including new voter ID requirements, […]
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The N.C. Senate Overrides Cooper’s HB 467 Veto, Hog-Farm-Protection Bill is Law
In a blow to environmentalists and critics of the commercial hog farming industry, the N.C. Senate voted 30–18 this afternoon to override Governor Cooper’s veto of House Bill 467. The controversial bill would limit liability in nuisance cases for agricultural and forestry operations, including hog farms. Yesterday, the House voted 74–40, largely along party lines, […]
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N.C. Congressman Robert Pittenger on Pre-existing Conditions: If You Have One, Find a New State
It’s like deja vu all over again. After a colossal failure on health care just over a month ago, House Republicans are trying, once again, to revive their alternative to Obamacare. Their latest attempt, the American Health Care Act 2.0, is facing pushback from politicians on both sides of the aisle, particularly over concerns about […]
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‘Serious About the Revolution’: Triangle Takes Part in May Day Rallies
Not even a torrential downpour, it turned out, could deter the crowd that gathered in Raleigh’s Moore Square on Monday afternoon for a May Day rally. As the rain unexpectedly pummeled the park, rally-goers nabbed colored ponchos, ducked into tents, and hid under protest signs (including a large Fight for 15 banner). “Damn, we must […]
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Hog-Farm-Protection Bill Passes Senate
House Bill 467, the controversial “Agriculture and Forestry Nuisance Remedies” bill, passed the Senate late Wednesday evening 30–19 and is on its way back to the House for concurrence. An amended version of the bill cleared the House Tuesday afternoon. As the INDY has previously reported, the bill would limit the financial damages people could […]
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Tips from a Divorce Lawyer on Things to Look Out for If You’re Tying the Knot
Not all marriages are built to last. But how do you know when to call it quits? After all, every relationship comes with its own set of growing pains and challenges; it’s discerning the insurmountable ones that can sometimes require the eyes of a pro. Lucky for us, Mary Gurganus, managing partner at Triangle Divorce […]
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Amended Hog Nuisance Bill, Courtesy of Big Pork Pal Senator Brent Jackson, Clears N.C. Senate Committee
An amended version of a controversial hog-farm-protection bill, HB 467, passed the Senate Agriculture Committee Tuesday afternoon and is now headed to the Senate Rules Committee. As the INDY has previously reported, HB 467 would restrict the amount of money property owners could collect in nuisance lawsuits filed against agricultural operations, including hog farms. If […]
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Love Wins Community Center Staff Quits, Alleging Financial Mismanagement by Executive Director
In a dramatic turn of events yesterday, the staff of the Love Wins Community Engagement Center, a community center and advocacy group for Raleigh’s homeless population, quit and posted a Facebook video alleging financial mismanagement by the group’s executive director, Hugh L. Hollowell. The board of Love Wins and Hollowell are disputing the employees’ allegations. […]