“Professional reflexologists are being threatened with the loss of their livelihood through unnecessary overregulation by the N.C. Board of Massage and Bodywork Therapy in this ‘right to work’ state.”
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Re-education may be necessary
ASHEVILLE, NC
Letter writer: Ask legislators to scale up solar
“Call your North Carolina legislators. Urge them to pass legislation to scale up solar. They should make it easier, not harder, to cultivate the bountiful energy offered by our sun.”
Marriage is between one (male) and one (woman)
I'm surprised by the recent mountainx.com article in reference to mayors and commissioners opposing the marriage amendment for the sake of employment recruitment and the economic sustainability of their cities [http://avl.mx/56]. It's a shame that some politicians will accept any lifestyle choices without any moral principles. The institution of marriage is between one (male) and […]
Western N.C. reps seldom, if ever, act in unison
WNC representatives saw movement on a number of House bills carrying their names last week, but partisanship remains the general rule of sponsorship.
Under the radar: Significant state changes obscured by redistricting and budget battles
A number of individual bills with wide-ranging effects are slated for committee hearings this week, flying under much of the news radar.
Tallyho! Riding herd on the legislative record
While budget and redistricting plans for the state are boiling in the Legislature, the back burners are currently full of legislation that has been neither enacted nor discarded this session. As a result, the rules were changed last week to stretch the crossover deadline.
Multiple choice
The Joint Committee on Regulatory Reform, established by North Carolina legislators this year, is on the road. Its mission: Scrutinize “burdensome state rules and regulations on behalf of the private sector.” The 18-member team wants to hear from business and farm owners around the state concerning “outdated rules and regulations that should be eliminated.” The […]
Legislators pile up the bills; governor throws another one out
Legislators added more than 130 new bills to the roster last week, while one of the premier acts in the House (HB 2, which proposes bucking the federal health-care bill) was returned by the governor, who exercised her veto power for the second time.
Clock is ticking on Health Care Freedom Act
The North Carolina General Assembly’s protest of the national health-care mandates is resting uneasily on the governor’s desk.
Choice battles emerge in Legislature
With the release of Gov. Bev Perdue’s proposed 2011-2013 budget on Feb. 17, an important line was drawn.