Tag Archives: General Assembly

VIEW FROM THE TOP

N.C. House Speaker Thom Tillis and members of the Gaston County legislative delegation toured the Textile Technology Center last Monday with director John Anderson. It was a gold-plated event as far as impact is concerned. Speaker Tillis was impressed. Within … Continue reading

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SHAKE UP AND SHAKE OUT

The likelihood of massive turnover in the North Carolina General Assembly is confirmed with recent announcements. Rep. Bill Owens, a powerful from , is calling it quits and recently Rep. of nearby , has said “no more.” Both were among … Continue reading

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MIXED PICTURE FOR SPECIAL SESSION

Representatives and senators in the North Carolina General Assembly are back in Raleigh Sept.12-15 to deal with unfinished business. Not about jobs. No bills on the table dealing with the business climate. The pressing issue is same-sex marriage. North Carolina … Continue reading

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MAKING THE TRAINS RUN ON TIME

Appropriations subcommittees are meeting and Finance committees are gathering data about the state’s current financial health. New General Assembly leaders have released a calendar that calls for the budget to be sent to the Governor by June 2. The schedule … Continue reading

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