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Is it too late for North Carolina lawmakers to regulate AI?
In North Carolina, and across the country, lawmakers are grappling with how to regulate machine learning which can touch virtually every part of society.
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Prediction market betting would be authorized in NC’s new budget. What it means for sports betting
Tucked into the state budget is a proposal that could have massive implications for how prediction markets operate in North Carolina. Some lawmakers say it’ll create a new revenue stream. Others worry it’ll cost the state millions.
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Bill cracking down on gang activity advances in NC legislature after pushback
The bill, called “Jaleeyah’s Law,” aims to prevent the recruitment of minors into gangs and would make gun possession illegal for anyone identified in court as a gang member. Some lawmakers say its provisions make it too easy to implicate innocent people.
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North Carolinians to vote on income, property tax limits after lawmakers OK ballot questions
Voters in November will be asked: Should the state constitution cap the state's income tax rate at 3.5%? Should the state limit local governments' control over their property tax rates?
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NC lawmakers vote to fund Medicaid, enact cost-cutting oversight
Medicaid is on track to run out of money next month, but state lawmakers say they've reached a deal to keep it funded, along with new rules intended to cut down on costs in the future. A final vote is expected next week.
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NC lawmakers nearing deal to fund Medicaid as short session kicks off
Republican legislators plan to approve Democratic Gov. Josh Stein’s $319 million Medicaid ask. They also plan to add guardrails and oversight to target fraud and waste.
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Should the NC constitution limit property taxes? Some lawmakers say yes
A proposed constitutional amendment would ask voters to limit the ability of cities and counties around North Carolina to raise property taxes. And a proposed bill would limit property tax exemptions for affordable housing projects.
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State health plan vote could spike health insurance premiums
Hundreds of thousands of people in North Carolina will face higher health insurance premiums if the state health plan board passes a plan with higher rates on Friday.
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Gov. Stein signs bills targeting pharmaceutical reforms, helping military families
Gov. Josh Stein signed off on dozens of changes on Wednesday morning, targeting everyone from drug users to reckless drivers and people who steal delivery packages. WRAL's Will Doran talks about the new bills signed into law.
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'Shrimpers' cheer on announcement that house won't advance ban
About 100 shrimpers and others opposed to the ban cheered in the state legislative building as House Republicans announced their next steps.
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NC lawmakers eye Stein's power to regulate businesses, citing cost concerns
The REINS Act seeks to block executive-branch agencies from passing almost any new rules or regulations unless they first receive legislative approval. Opponents say it'll grind regulation to a halt and enable corporate abuses.
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Job cuts possibly coming to state government
State House lawmakers want to cut 20 percent of vacant positions in every agency - and use that money to raise the pay of people who work in those agencies.
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State employees, teachers would see pay bumps under NC House's proposed budget
Under the House budget proposal, released Monday, most state workers would get at least a 2.5% raise over the next two years. Teachers would get an average 8.7% raise over that period.
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NC honors lineworkers six months after Hurricane Helene
In celebration of National Lineworker Appreciation Day, a bucket truck display is set up in front of the North Carolina Legislative Building.
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Proposal would ban social media access for children under 14 in NC
The proposed House Bill 301 would ban social media accounts for kids under 14 in North Carolina.
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Teachers, NC employees could see raises under Gov. Josh Stein's budget proposal
North Carolina Gov. Josh Stein released his two-year spending wish list. He's calling on the Republicans who control the state legislature to freeze tax rates that are scheduled to decrease in the coming years.
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Stein budget proposal calls for teacher raises, sales tax holiday
North Carolina Gov. Josh Stein released his two-year spending wish list. He's calling on the Republicans who control the state legislature to freeze tax rates that are scheduled to decrease in the coming years.
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GOP bill would give NC legislators more control over regulations set by state agencies
Under the REINS Act, the North Carolina General Assembly would need to approve any policy changes at state agencies that could have an economic impact of $1 million or more over a 12-month period.
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Work underway to remove asbestos at state legislature building
Asbestos removal is underway at the state legislature with no notification to state lawmakers or visitors.
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Asbestos removal at North Carolina legislature worries some state lawmakers
Some state lawmakers are asking questions after discovering asbestos warnings tied to work happening near their offices in the state legislative building. The building director says it's being done safely. Lawmakers said they're worried about visitors -- including students -- who visit the building every day.
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NC lawmakers says Apex employee left voicemails filled with swear words
State Rep. Erin Paré rejected an invitation from Apex officials to attend the town's legislative breakfast, citing profane voicemails and lewd emails purportedly sent by a town employee.
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NC lawmaker rejects Apex's invitation after 'inappropriate' emails, profane voicemails from town employee
State Rep. Erin Paré rejected an invitation from Apex officials to attend the town's legislative breakfast, citing profane voicemails and lewd emails purportedly sent by a town employee.
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Committee approves bill named for Raleigh officer killed in Hedingham shooting
House Bill 137, or the "Gabe Torres Act," would make it clear in state law that an officer on their way to or from work is eligible for death benefits if they die in the line of duty.
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NC Black Caucus denounces anti-DEI bill
Members of the North Carolina Legislative Black Caucus voiced opposition to House Bill 171, which aims to prohibit state agencies from maintaining, implementing or funding policies that promote diversity, equity and inclusion.
