Tuesday, April 30, 2013

Today’s Photo-statement

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NCGA House Calendar 5.01.2013

The House Calendar has been posted to the NCGA website.
http://www.ncleg.net/Calendars/CurrentCalendars/CurrentHouseCalendar.pdf

HOUSE CALENDAR

54th Legislative Day

Wednesday, May 1, 2013

House Convenes at 2:00 P.M.

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LOCAL FOR CONCURRENCE

HB

555

Senate Committee Substitute - Ramsey and Moffitt (Primary Sponsors) - DESIGN-BUILD/BUNCOMBE. (Senate Committee Substitute) (2nd Edition)

CALENDAR

FOR ADOPTION

HR

866

Martin, Jones and Schaffer (Primary Sponsors) - PRETERM PREMATURE RUPTURE OF MEMBRANES AWARENESS.

(Health and Human Services) (1st Edition)

LOCAL BILLS

THIRD READING - ROLL CALL

HB

143

Jones - EDEN PAYMENT IN LIEU OF TAXES.

(Amendment No. 1 Adopted 4/30/13) (Finance) (1st Edition)

 

HB

412

Jones - EDEN/DUKE ENERGY/ANNEXATION AGREEMENT.

(Finance) (1st Edition)

 

NCGA Senate Calendar 5.01.2013

The Senate calendar has been posted on the N.C. General Assembly’s website.

http://www.ncleg.net/curcal/currentsenatecalendar.pdf

 

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NORTH CAROLINA GENERAL ASSEMBLY

2013 SESSION

SENATE CALENDAR

Wednesday, May 1, 2013

Senate Convenes - 2:00 p.m.

Legislative Day 54

 

CALL TO ORDER

Lieutenant Governor Dan Forest, President

PRAYER

The Reverend Peter Milner, Senate Chaplain

JOURNAL APPROVAL

NCGA Senate Calendar 4.30.2013

The Senate calendar has been posted on the N.C. General Assembly’s website.

http://www.ncleg.net/curcal/currentsenatecalendar.pdf

 

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NORTH CAROLINA GENERAL ASSEMBLY

2013 SESSION

SENATE CALENDAR

Tuesday, April 30, 2013

Senate Convenes - 2:00 p.m.

Legislative Day 53

 

CALL TO ORDER

Lieutenant Governor Dan Forest, President

PRAYER

The Reverend Peter Milner, Senate Chaplain

JOURNAL APPROVAL

RATIFICATION OF BILLS ORDERED ENROLLED

REPORTS OF STANDING COMMITTEES

REPORTS OF SELECT COMMITTEES

INTRODUCTIONS

MESSAGES FROM THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

VETO MESSAGES FROM THE GOVERNOR

UNFINISHED BUSINESS

SPECIAL ORDERS

GENERAL ORDERS

Monday, April 29, 2013

NCGA House Calendar 4.30.2013

The House Calendar has been posted to the NCGA website.
http://www.ncleg.net/Calendars/CurrentCalendars/CurrentHouseCalendar.pdf

HOUSE CALENDAR

53rd Legislative Day

Tuesday, April 30, 2013

House Convenes at 2:00 P.M.

Thom Tillis, Speaker

INTRODUCED BILLS

(Reminder: Members may electronically cosponsor this bill until 5:00 p.m. on Wednesday)

HB

1005

Burr - STANLY COUNTY COMMISSIONERS AND BOARD OF EDUCATION.

CALENDAR

ADOPTION OF CONFERENCE REPORT

SB

117

Conference Report - Gunn, Daniel and Randleman (Primary Sponsors) - LILY'S LAW. (Conference Report)

 

LOCAL BILLS

Saturday, April 27, 2013

Sarah Palin is Very Upset..

From her Facebook, sarah palin

Yuk it up media and pols. While America is buried in taxes and a fight for our rights, the permanent political class in DC dresses up and has a prom to make fun of themselves. No need for that, we get the real joke.

yes she wasn’t invite so she is trashing the Dinner.. However you know if she was invited she would be bragging all about it.. Showing off the grown she would be wearing..

So Palin just cry us a river,,

How long before the first counterfeit is made??

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New, high-tech $100 bill coming in October

NBC News: After a three-year hiatus, the US Federal Reserve says redesigned $100 bills will be ATMs and banks on October 8. 

The new bill will have several features the Fed says will make life difficult for counterfeiters, but should help retailers identify fakes.

They include a blue, 3-D security ribbon embedded with images of bells that change to the number 100 when you tilt the note back and forth. If you tilt it side to side, those images move up and down.

This image provided by the US Treasury Department on April 24, 2013, shows the new face of the US $100 dollar note. (via AFP - Getty Images)

McCrory to Replace NC Board of Elections Over his involvement in Sweepstakes Money

1 day after NC Elections Bd says it will probe donations to McCrory by sweepstakes mogul, he clears the board: bit.ly/17nFP1P #ncga

RALEIGH — Gov. Pat McCrory on Friday evening announced he was replacing all members of the State Board of Elections. The appointments take effect Wednesday – just as an investigation into political contributions made to McCrory and other top Republicans’ officeholders’ campaigns is getting underway.

Three Republicans and two Democrats will replace the current three-Democrat, two-Republican board. The board’s majority represents the governor’s party.

The move puts the progress of the board’s investigation into campaign contributions from an indicted sweepstakes software company owner in question.

Not surprising at all, he got caught and now he replace the Dem control board with a Republican control.. so he can cover up his illegal actions.. Thanks NC for electing a Crook as the Governor of NC..

I foresee no more probe on this matter..

McCrory spokeswoman Kim Genardo said the timing of the appointments had nothing to do with the investigation. All five members’ terms expire April 30, and McCrory’s office wants new appointments to be made on time. The governor selects members from a list of five candidates submitted by each party. McCrory selected the top two Democrats, Genardo said.

Just what the hell has she been smoking?? this is a clear attempt to make sure there is no investigation in this matter..

The three Republican appointees donated at least $16,000 to GOP candidates and causes in recent elections, according to state and federal campaign finance records.

Cover-up in the works.

 

If anyone believe this crap I have a bridge I would like to sell you, its located in VA and has a very large yearly income..

Friday, April 26, 2013

NCGA House Calendar 4.29.2013

The House Calendar has been posted to the NCGA website.
http://www.ncleg.net/Calendars/CurrentCalendars/CurrentHouseCalendar.pdf

HOUSE CALENDAR

52nd Legislative Day

Monday, April 29, 2013

House Convenes at 4:00 P.M.

Thom Tillis, Speaker

CALENDAR

NONE

COMMITTEE MEETINGS

NCGA Senate Calendar 4.29.2013

The Senate calendar has been posted on the N.C. General Assembly’s website.

http://www.ncleg.net/curcal/currentsenatecalendar.pdf

NORTH CAROLINA GENERAL ASSEMBLY

2013 SESSION

SENATE CALENDAR

Monday, April 29, 2013

Senate Convenes - 7:00 p.m.

Legislative Day 52

 

CALL TO ORDER

Lieutenant Governor Dan Forest, President

PRAYER

Captain Whitney H. Morton

The Salvation Army

Pamlico and Craven Counties, NC-Corps

JOURNAL APPROVAL

RATIFICATION OF BILLS ORDERED ENROLLED

REPORTS OF STANDING COMMITTEES

REPORTS OF SELECT COMMITTEES

INTRODUCTIONS

MESSAGES FROM THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

VETO MESSAGES FROM THE GOVERNOR

UNFINISHED BUSINESS

SPECIAL ORDERS

GENERAL ORDERS

Thursday, April 25, 2013

NC NAACP President Statement After House Passed Voter Suppression Bill

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

25 April 2013

For More Information:       Rev. Dr. William J. Barber, President, 919-394-8137

                                       Mrs. Amina J. Turner, Executive Director, 919-682-4700

                            Atty. Jamie Phillips, Public Policy Coordinator, 919-682-4700

The North Carolina NAACP, Clergy, Partners and Friends will hold a "Pray In" at Pilgrim United Church of Christ on April 28th at 5:00 PM where they will pray and announce non-violent civil disobedience, other protests and voter organizing.

NC House of Representatives Passes Voter Suppression Bill

STATEMENT BY NC NAACP

Rev. Dr. William J. Barber, II, President

Accompanied by a diverse group of students from various North Carolina Colleges and Universities

Press Conference outside of General Assembly

16 W. Jones St. Raleigh, North Carolina

This legislature has already attacked the poor by denying 500,000 people access to healthcare, by refusing billions of Federal dollars, and then denying benefits to an estimated 165,000 unemployed North Carolinians by refusing even more money. They raised taxes on 900,000 poor and working people and cut taxes on 23 millionaires. They further plan to cut income taxes for the wealthy and corporate taxes at the same time.

It won’t Pass, I can bet you that..

For Immediate Release                                                                             Contact: Ray Wotring

April 25, 2013                                                                                                         Phone: (703) 383-0907

House Introduces Congressional Term Limits Bill

Representative Matt Salmon Praised for Introducing Congressional Term Limits Amendment

April 25, 2013, Fairfax, VA—Representative Matt Salmon (R-AZ) introduced an amendment to the U.S. Constitution today which would limit the number of terms that a member of Congress may serve to three in the House of Representatives and two in the Senate.

Term limits for members of Congress has been spotlighted in recent weeks as former Senator and Vice Presidential nominee Joe Lieberman announced that after reflection on his 24 years in office that he now supported term limits.

The Lieberman statement was followed by a polls conducted by the Gallup Organization released last week showing that the American people would vote for congressional term limits by a 75 – 21 margin.

Phil Blumel, president of U.S. Term Limits, the nation's largest term limits advocacy group, called on Congress to send the Constitutional Amendment to the states for them to decide saying, "The public clearly wants term limits, and it is the ultimate conflict of interest for federal elected officials to prevent the states from making the decision on whether their own terms should be limited."

Representative Salmon is introducing the amendment on a tide of public dissatisfaction with Congress, and Blumel believes this public outcry may break the log jam that has prevented consideration stating, "Many members of Congress are hearing from their constituents that they want the tough issues in D.C. to be acted upon rather than a continual kicking of the can down the road. In this context, they are realizing that a constitutional amendment limiting terms for members of Congress may be the only way to make our political system work again.

"Now, Congress faces a crisis. The people hold the legislative branch of our federal government in such low regard largely because they believe that they are no longer represented by fellow citizens but instead by professional politicians. It is time to change this. It is time to put citizens back in charge. It is time to pass congressional term limits."

Senator David Vitter (R-LA) has introduced the same congressional term limits amendment in the U.S. Senate.

To become part of the U.S. Constitution, the amendment requires a two-thirds vote in each house of Congress and ratification by three quarters or 38 out of 50 states.

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Wednesday, April 24, 2013

NCGA House Calendar 4.25.2013

The House Calendar has been posted to the NCGA website.
http://www.ncleg.net/Calendars/CurrentCalendars/CurrentHouseCalendar.pdf

HOUSE CALENDAR

51st Legislative Day

Thursday, April 25, 2013

House Convenes at 12:00 Noon

Thom Tillis, Speaker

INTRODUCED BILLS

(Reminder: Members may electronically cosponsor these bills until 5:00 p.m. on Friday)

HR

1003

Rules, Calendar, and Operations of the House - HONOR WINSTON-SALEM STATE UNIVERSITY'S FOOTBALL TEAM.

HB

1004

Rules, Calendar, and Operations of the House - TOWN OF ABERDEEN MULTIFAMILY DEVELOPMENT.

 

CALENDAR

FOR ADOPTION

HR

210

Committee Substitute - Elmore and Jordan (Primary Sponsors) - HONOR DOC WATSON. (Rules, Calendar, and Operations of the House) (2nd Edition)

 

NCGA Senate Calendar 4.25.2013

The Senate calendar has been posted on the N.C. General Assembly’s website.

http://www.ncleg.net/curcal/currentsenatecalendar.pdf

NORTH CAROLINA GENERAL ASSEMBLY

2013 SESSION

SENATE CALENDAR

Thursday, April 25, 2013

Senate Convenes - 12:00 p.m.

Legislative Day 51

 

CALL TO ORDER

Lieutenant Governor Dan Forest, President

PRAYER

The Reverend Peter Milner, Senate Chaplain

JOURNAL APPROVAL

RATIFICATION OF BILLS ORDERED ENROLLED

REPORTS OF STANDING COMMITTEES

REPORTS OF SELECT COMMITTEES

INTRODUCTIONS

MESSAGES FROM THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

VETO MESSAGES FROM THE GOVERNOR

UNFINISHED BUSINESS

SPECIAL ORDERS

GENERAL ORDERS

Students Today Protest the Voter Id Act at the NCGA

From Ncaidsaction twitter feed,

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Truth written on their lips..

Backpacks Banned From Kentucky Derby

This is only the beginning.. Today Backpacks, Tomorrow Fannie packs

National and State NAACP Leaders Speak Out on Oppressive North Carolina Agenda

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

24 April 2013

For More Information:           Rev. Dr. William J. Barber, President, 919-394-8137

      Mrs. Amina J. Turner, Executive Director, 919-682-4700

Atty. Jamie Phillips, Public Policy Coordinator, 919-682-4700

Contact:

Jessica Neal

202-559-9618

jneal@naacpnet.org

National and State NAACP Leaders Speak Out on Oppressive North Carolina Agenda

(WASHINGTON)-The NAACP President and CEO, North Carolina State Conference, and Rabbi David Saperstein, NAACP Board Member and Chair of the National Committee on Religious Affairs, released the following statement in response to recent action and newly introduced legislation in the North Carolina state legislature. The policies and bills increase voter restrictions and target healthcare expansion, unemployment benefits, education reform, and tax credits for the poor.  

Benjamin Todd Jealous, President and CEO of the NAACP:

"Extremist lawmakers in North Carolina are trying to use voter suppression to advance their retrogressive political agenda," stated NAACP President and CEO Benjamin Todd Jealous. "We support the North Carolina NAACP, the People's Coalition, and their allies in the clergy as they encourage lawmakers to promote the welfare of all citizens. We cannot allow our democracy to be compromised by politicians who would rather stop some voters from voting than do the hard work of convincing those voters to vote for them."

Rev. Dr. William J. Barber, President of the NAACP North Carolina State Conference:

"Our legislature is launching an attack on education, voting rights, the poor and the sick," said Rev. Dr. William J. Barber, President of the NAACP North Carolina State Conference. "This attack comes from the policies of the old south which requires a clear moral response, in the deepest tradition of the nonviolent movement to inspire public outcry and protest. When legislatures work to limit the voices in one group for political gain it is bad for our communities, North Carolina, and our country. It is a moral imperative that our elected officials act in the best interest of all constituencies. We encourage leaders in the faith community to engage their members and implore those officials to act as one for the sake of all. Just one person without a voice or influence is a detriment to his or her state." 

Rabbi David Saperstein, NAACP Board Member and Chair of the National Committee on Religious Affairs:

"According to the North Carolina State Constitution, all political power is vested in the people and derives from their will," stated Rabbi Saperstein. "Right now that vision is under attack on multiple fronts. Lawmakers are attempting to impose their agenda by suppressing the vote, in a way that will severely hurt the most vulnerable people in the state. Their plan will only further marginalize communities that already struggle with the legacy of poverty and segregation. Those whose abiding commitment to equal rights derives from their core religious beliefs cannot and will not 'stand idly by'."

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Founded in 1909, the NAACP is the nation's oldest and largest civil rights organization. Its members throughout the United States and the world are the premier advocates for civil rights in their communities, conducting voter mobilization and monitoring equal opportunity in the public and private sectors. 

Tuesday, April 23, 2013

NCGA Senate Calendar 4.24.2013

The Senate calendar has been posted on the N.C. General Assembly’s website.

http://www.ncleg.net/curcal/currentsenatecalendar.pdf

NORTH CAROLINA GENERAL ASSEMBLY

2013 SESSION

SENATE CALENDAR

Wednesday, April 24, 2013

Senate Convenes - 2:00 p.m.

Legislative Day 50

 

CALL TO ORDER

Lieutenant Governor Dan Forest, President

PRAYER

The Reverend Peter Milner, Senate Chaplain

JOURNAL APPROVAL

RATIFICATION OF BILLS ORDERED ENROLLED

REPORTS OF STANDING COMMITTEES

REPORTS OF SELECT COMMITTEES

INTRODUCTIONS

MESSAGES FROM THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

VETO MESSAGES FROM THE GOVERNOR

UNFINISHED BUSINESS

SPECIAL ORDERS

GENERAL ORDERS

LOCAL BILLS

LOCAL BILLS

 

Wow 33%

601972_611479188880365_1333551329_nCan you Believe this Only, 33% of NC voters support the NCGA proposal to cut the early voting period by a week, 59% are opposed:...fb.me/2o7bUqgOM, What will the next election voting lines look like, how long will the wait be?? How many will be turn away??

NCGA House 4.24.2013

The House Calendar has been posted to the NCGA website.
http://www.ncleg.net/Calendars/CurrentCalendars/CurrentHouseCalendar.pdf

HOUSE CALENDAR

50th Legislative Day

Wednesday, April 24, 2013

House Convenes at 2:00 P.M.

Thom Tillis, Speaker

CALENDAR

FOR ADOPTION

HR

303

Howard, Setzer, Cleveland and L. Hall (Primary Sponsors) - HONOR MARINE CORPS & VMFA-312.

(Rules, Calendar, and Operations of the House) (1st Edition)

 

HR

572

Rules, Calendar, and Operations of the House- NC EXTENSION AND COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION ANNIVERSARY.

(Pursuant to Rule 32(a) Placed on Calendar for 4/24/13) (1st Edition)

 

PUBLIC BILLS

SECOND AND THIRD READINGS

HB

589

Committee Substitute No. 3 - Warren, Murry, T. Moore and Samuelson (Primary Sponsors) - VOTER INFORMATION VERIFICATION ACT. (Appropriations) (4th Edition)

 

NC NAACP Statement at News Conference with Clergy Standing Against Voter Suppression

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

23 April 2013

For More Information:           Rev. Dr. William J. Barber, President, 919-394-8137

      Mrs. Amina J. Turner, Executive Director, 919-682-4700

Atty. Jamie Phillips, Public Policy Coordinator, 919-682-4700

Statement by the North Carolina NAACP

Rev. Dr. William J. Barber, II, President

NC General Assembly Press Room, Raleigh, NC

April 22, 2013 10:00 am

Joined by a group of twenty diverse clergy and theologians

The voter suppression bill, House Bill 589, disguised as voter photo ID, will be on the NC House of Representative floor for debate on Wednesday, April 24 at 2:00 PM.  All are encouraged to attend and oppose the legislation.

            "We hold it to be self-evident that all persons are created equal; that they are endowed by their Creator with certain inalienable rights; that among these are life, liberty, the enjoyment of the fruits of their own labor, and the pursuit of happiness. All political power is vested in and derived from the people; all government of right originates from the people, is founded upon their will only, and is instituted solely for the good of the whole."  - The North Carolina Stat

e Constitution

Students Walk Out on NC Voter ID Bill | NC NAACP

April, 2013 - In this video, Republican House Rep. Michael Speciale interrupts NC NAACP President William J. Barber, II as he presents expert testimony to the North Carolina House Selection Committee on Elections. A week later, as amendment after amendment is shot down in committee, students in attendance at the meeting walk out in protest and voice their opposition to the Voter ID bill.

Facebook won’t allow this image, I wonder why???

It was posted yesterday on the Being Liberal fan page, and was up for less than six hours before it was removed by Facebook team.

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Email Share: Tell your Senator to Pee in Cup first

Yesterday, the North Carolina Senate passed a bill requiring applicants of the welfare program known as WorkFirst to first pay for, and then pass, a drug test before enrolling in the program.
Needless to say, we were pretty pee-ed off this morning.
But the good news is this bill is not law yet. With your help, we can send a strong message to our lawmakers. You can send a pee cup to your State Senator with a small $8 donation to Action NC.

This state gives money to many groups of people, including our elected officials and corporate executives, who receive millions in tax credits and government contracts. It’s disgusting (not to mention illegal!) to see lawmakers single out just one group for extra scrutiny. This group happens to be the state’s poorest families who have the least power or influence to abuse the government system.
Tell the NC General Assembly that if they are going to require drug tests for North Carolina residents, then they should pee first.

On top of that, there seems to be no need for the law. The state’s own estimates show that the drug test program may not save a dime and could cost more than $2 million per year. This is a ridiculous cost for a political stunt. 

Come on - you know you're pee-ed off! Tell your legislators that unless they are willing to pee first, no one should have to do it.

Kevin Rogers
Director, Policy & Public Affairs
Action NC

Monday, April 22, 2013

NCGA Senate Calendar 4.23.2013

The Senate calendar has been posted on the N.C. General Assembly’s website.

http://www.ncleg.net/curcal/currentsenatecalendar.pdf

NORTH CAROLINA GENERAL ASSEMBLY

2013 SESSION

SENATE CALENDAR

Tuesday, April 23, 2013

Senate Convenes - 2:00 p.m.

Legislative Day 49

 

CALL TO ORDER

Lieutenant Governor Dan Forest, President

PRAYER

The Reverend Peter Milner, Senate Chaplain

JOURNAL APPROVAL

RATIFICATION OF BILLS ORDERED ENROLLED

REPORTS OF STANDING COMMITTEES

REPORTS OF SELECT COMMITTEES

INTRODUCTIONS

MESSAGES FROM THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

VETO MESSAGES FROM THE GOVERNOR

UNFINISHED BUSINESS

SPECIAL ORDERS

GENERAL ORDERS

LOCAL BILLS

LOCAL BILLS

 

NCGA House Calendar 4.23.2013

The House Calendar has been posted to the NCGA website.
http://www.ncleg.net/Calendars/CurrentCalendars/CurrentHouseCalendar.pdf

HOUSE CALENDAR

49th Legislative Day

Tuesday, April 23, 2013

House Convenes at 2:00 P.M.

Thom Tillis, Speaker

CALENDAR

FOR ADOPTION

HR

668

Rules, Calendar, and Operations of the House- HONOR TOWN OF DALLAS ON 150TH ANNIVERSARY.

(Rules, Calendar, and Operations of the House) (1st Edition)

 

HR

690

Szoka, Glazier, Lucas and Floyd (Primary Sponsors) - HONOR TERRY SANFORD HIGH SCHOOL.

(Rules, Calendar, and Operations of the House) (1st Edition)

 

LOCAL BILLS

Sunday, April 21, 2013

NC Religious Leaders and NC NAACP To Issue Moral Call to Action

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

21 April 2013

For More Information:        Rev. Dr. William J. Barber, President, 919-394-8137

      Mrs. Amina J. Turner, Executive Director, 919-682-4700

For Media Assistance:        Rob Stephens, Field Secretary, 336-577-9335

"What does the Lord require of you?  Do justice, love mercy and walk humbly with God."-Micah 6:8

"Truly I tell you, whatever you did for one of the least of these brothers and sisters of mine, you did for me."-Matthew 25:40

We are at a Moral Crossroads. Join us as we call our people to prayer.  Join us to call the General Assembly to reject the Moral Low Ground.  Join us to discuss the Moral High Ground of Nonviolent Protest and Peaceful Assembly to Reject the Old South.

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Press Release: Brian Brown Introduces Vouchers Bill

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Contact: Uriah Ward

Phone: 252-565-2038                                                                    

Email: UriahWard@yahoo.com


BRIAN BROWN INTRODUCES VOUCHERS BILL

NC House member Brian Brown is one of the primary sponsors of House Bill 944, which was filed on April 16th. The bill would go into effect for the 2013-2014 school year and would cost 40 million ($40,000,000) in its first year and 50 million ($50,000,000) in its second year. The bill would provide scholarships to select applicants so they can attend private schools.

The full text of the bill can be found here: http://ncleg.net/Sessions/2013/Bills/House/HTML/H944v0.html

Uriah Ward,President of the Young Democrats of Pitt County, responded to the introduction of H944: “At the core of public education is the idea that every single child has the right to be given the tools they need to succeed in life. It is not a select few that are owed that opportunity, it is everyone. Pitt County, the old home of East Carolina Teacher’s College, is the embodiment of that sentiment and this county deserves representation that stands alongside it in that ideal.

“I would never claim that our education system is totally adequate, but instead of attempting to address our problems as a state and as a county Brown has elected to provide a solution that only addresses the needs of a select few.  When I look at public education I don’t see something we need to save our children from, I see something we can save them with. If you don’t think public education is doing our children service, then let’s work together to fix it so that all of our children can get the education they deserve.”

House Republican’s Propose To End 40 Hour Work Week Law

House Republican’s Propose To End 40 Hour Work Week Law

House Republicans have introduced a bill that would end the 40-hour work week, dismantling an important component of the Federal Labor Standards Act (FLSA) of 1938 and hurting middle-class families across the country.

Sponsored by Rep. Martha Roby (AL), the dubiously-titled “Working Families Flexibility Act” (H.R. 1406) would remove the requirement that employers pay a cash premium for overtime work and instead allow them to offer employees compensatory time off. The effect would be an FLSA that is undermined of its only incentive against excessive hours and a cheaper way for employers to demand mandatory overtime.

Eileen Appelbaum, a senior economist with the Center for Economic Policy and Research, says the bill’s major effect would be to hurt workers, “likely increasing overtime hours for those who don’t want them and cutting pay for those who do.

IAM International President Tom Buffenbarger wrote a letter to Congress encouraging them to vote against the bill.

Employers can already work within the existing laws to allow workers adjusting work schedules around family needs without changing the 40-hour workweek,” Buffenbarger wrote. “‘Comp time’ proposals let the employer decide whether workers can use any accrued compensatory time. Additionally, nothing would prevent the employer from forcing workers to take time off individually or limiting whether workers can use the compensatory time at all if it is too burdensome to the work-load.

The bill was referred to committee and could come to a vote in the House as early as next week.

Friday, April 19, 2013

NC State Rep Mike Stone is a Bully, he doesn’t like the truth about him to be aired on College Radio..

A Lee County community college stopped airing a radio talk show this month after a state lawmaker took issue with an online post a radio host wrote criticizing the lawmaker.

A legislative assistant for State Rep. Mike Stone, wrote the president of Central Carolina Community College on April 3 asking what the school’s affiliation was with “The Rant,” a weekly radio show hosted by three former Sanford-area journalists on the college’s FM radio station WDCC, 90.5. Stone is a Sanford Republican serving his second term in the state legislature.

The show’s hosts don’t plan on fighting the suspension, but will move to an online podcast format to shield the community college from negative pressure from Stone or others.

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Little Mike doesn’t like that people were talking bad about his sorry ass.. so what does he do, get the college radio shoe taken off air.. What a effing bully.

Read the Rant here,

I guess Mike doesn’t believe we should have the right to free speech..

REMEMBER THIS , IF YOU WANT TO KNOW WHO IS IN CHARGE, JUST ASK YOUR SELF THIS ONE QUESTION, WHO IS IT THAT YOU CAN’T CRITICIZE

NC NAACP Reacts to two voting bills: Voter Suppression vs. Voter Empowerment

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

17 April 2013

For More Information:             Rev. Dr. William J. Barber, President, 919-394-8137

Mrs. Amina J. Turner, Executive Director, 919-682-4700

                                  Atty. Jamie Phillips, Public Policy Coordinator, 919-682-4700

RALEIGH - In the face of unconstitutional, discriminatory and immoral efforts to cut early voting, end Sunday voting, eliminate same day registration and take the $2,500 tax credit from parents whose students register to vote where they attend college, the North Carolina NAACP commends the introduction of the "Ella Baker Voter Empowerment Act" (Senate Bill 708 and House Bill 689).  The Ella Baker Voter Empowerment Act expands North Carolinians ability to vote.  In the spirit of those who died and dedicated their lives to ensuring equal access to the vote, Senators McKissick, Robinson and Bryant as well as Representatives Alexander and R. Moore acted pursuant to the NC Constitution, U.S. Constitution and the moral fiber of this state by seeking to empower the North Carolina voter. 

Open letter to Governor McCrory and State Legislators

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

17 April 2013

For More Information:               Rev. Dr. William J. Barber, President, 919-394-8137

Mrs. Amina J. Turner, Executive Director, 919-682-4700

                                     Atty. Jamie Phillips, Public Policy Coordinator, 919-682-4700

Moral and Religious Leaders will hold a News Conference on Monday, April 22, in Raleigh to elaborate on their concerns.  Those who have signed this letter are just the Initial writers of the letter.  It is presently being circulated among hundreds of ministers, rabbis, imams and other religious leaders across the state. This letter is being released on the anniversary of the release of Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King's historical "Letter from Birmingham Jail," that called on all People of Faith and Good Will to take a moral stand against the outrages of the racist backlash the second reconstruction civil rights movement that Dr. King and others had built in the face of dynamitings, jailings, beatings, and great personal sacrifice from 1954.

Micah 6:8

What does God require of us but to do justice, love mercy and walk humbly with God.

Dear Governor McCrory, President Pro Tempore Berger, and Speaker Tillis,

We are clergy members who have devoted our careers to serving the people of North Carolina.  Many of us are natives, and have lived here all our lives. We care about the moral fabric of our State. We trust you also care about the people of North Carolina-all the people.

We have never doubted the good heart of the state and its people. North Carolina ranks high in the South. It is consistently characterized as a caring state, by observers across the nation.

At the core of North Carolina's good reputation is our ability to build bridges of democracy-not walls of division.  We have earned the nation's respect because most of the time we govern for the common good-the hallmark of democracy.  We take seriously our pledge that this is a nation with liberty and justice for all.

NCGA House Calendar 4.22.2013

The House Calendar has been posted to the NCGA website.
http://www.ncleg.net/Calendars/CurrentCalendars/CurrentHouseCalendar.pdf

HOUSE CALENDAR

48th Legislative Day

Monday, April 22, 2013

House Convenes at 7:00 P.M.

Thom Tillis, Speaker

INTRODUCED BILLS

(Reminder: Members may electronically cosponsor these bills until 5:00 p.m. on Tuesday)

HJR

999

Rules, Calendar, and Operations of the House - LEGISLATIVE RESEARCH COMMISSION/STUDY BUILDING CODE ISSUES.

HB

1000

Rules, Calendar, and Operations of the House - WORKERS' COMPENSATION/FIREFIGHTER OCCUPATIONAL DISEASES.

HB

1001

Rules, Calendar, and Operations of the House - REPEAL STATESVILLE CIVIL SERVICE BOARD.

HB

1002

Rules, Calendar, and Operations of the House - RAIL CORRIDOR LEASE/TOWN OF BELMONT.

 

LOCAL FOR CONCURRENCE

HB

222

Senate Committee Substitute - Moffitt and Ramsey (Primary Sponsors) - BUNCOMBE COUNTY/USE DESIGN-BUILD METHODS. (Senate Committee Substitute) (4th Edition)

 

CALENDAR

LOCAL BILLS

NCGA Senate Calendar 4.22.2013

The Senate calendar has been posted on the N.C. General Assembly’s website.

http://www.ncleg.net/curcal/currentsenatecalendar.pdf

NORTH CAROLINA GENERAL ASSEMBLY

2013 SESSION

SENATE CALENDAR

Monday, April 22, 2013

Senate Convenes - 7:00 p.m.

Legislative Day 48

 

CALL TO ORDER

Lieutenant Governor Dan Forest, President

PRAYER

The Reverend Peter Milner, Senate Chaplain

JOURNAL APPROVAL

RATIFICATION OF BILLS ORDERED ENROLLED

REPORTS OF STANDING COMMITTEES

REPORTS OF SELECT COMMITTEES

INTRODUCTIONS

MESSAGES FROM THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

VETO MESSAGES FROM THE GOVERNOR

UNFINISHED BUSINESS

SPECIAL ORDERS

GENERAL ORDERS

Wednesday, April 17, 2013

Oh, no he didn’t! Oh, yes he did

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UNBRIDLED ARROGANCE: This needs to be Shared with every North Carolinian you know. Moments after State Senator Tommy Tucker (R-Union) railroaded a bill through committee that would let local governments STOP notifying the public about crucial government activities in the local newspaper, Tucker told an NC newspaper publisher: “I am the senator. You are the citizen. You need to be quiet.” Read more about the meeting and bill here: http://bit.ly/12m4a6R. Contact Sen. Tucker at (919) 733-7659 (W), (704) 243-6695 (H) or Tommy.Tucker@ncleg.net. One of his Facebook pages -- the one that allows comments -- is here: https://www.facebook.com/pages/Tommy-Tucker/135920503156492 Please Share! Thank you.

This what we have in Raleigh, a bunch of sorry ass motherfuckers playing lawmakers.. Then again the People are to blame case we voted these fucker in office,, because the voter don’t want to take the time to be inform voters.. All they do is pick a party or name then vote..

Tuesday, April 16, 2013

NCGA House 4.17.2013

The House Calendar has been posted to the NCGA website.
http://www.ncleg.net/Calendars/CurrentCalendars/CurrentHouseCalendar.pdf

HOUSE CALENDAR

46th Legislative Day

Wednesday, April 17, 2013

House Convenes at 3:00 P.M.

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INTRODUCED BILLS

(Reminder: Members may electronically cosponsor these bills until 5:00 p.m. on Thursday)

HB

945

Farmer-Butterfield - FUNDS/ENFORCE ADULT PROTECTIVE SERVICES LAWS.

HB

946

B. Brown, Moffitt, Jeter and Conrad (Primary Sponsors) - EXTEND QUALIFIED BUSINESS VENTURE TAX CREDIT.

HB

947

Lewis - FUNDS FOR FUTURES FOR KIDS PROGRAM.

HB

948

Lewis - NOTICE FOR TAX LEVIES.

HB

949

Moffitt, McGrady and West (Primary Sponsors) - MARKET BASED RECYCLING.

HB

950

D. Ross, Insko, Harrison and Terry (Primary Sponsors) - UNC/SALARY INCREASES.

HB

951

Riddell, Whitmire, Burr and Brody (Primary Sponsors) - ELIMINATE TAX DESIGNATION FOR POLITICAL PARTY.

 

CALENDAR

FOR ADOPTION

HR

198

Lambeth, Conrad, Jeter and C. Graham (Primary Sponsors) - MARCH OF DIMES ANNIVERSARY. (Rules, Calendar, and Operations of the House) (1st Edition)

 

NCGA Senate 4.17.2013

The Senate calendar has been posted on the N.C. General Assembly’s website.

http://www.ncleg.net/curcal/currentsenatecalendar.pdf

 

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NORTH CAROLINA GENERAL ASSEMBLY

2013 SESSION

SENATE CALENDAR

Wednesday, April 17, 2013

Senate Convenes - 2:00 p.m.

Legislative Day 46

 

CALL TO ORDER

Lieutenant Governor Dan Forest, President

PRAYER

The Reverend Peter Milner, Senate Chaplain

JOURNAL APPROVAL

RATIFICATION OF BILLS ORDERED ENROLLED

REPORTS OF STANDING COMMITTEES

REPORTS OF SELECT COMMITTEES

INTRODUCTIONS

MESSAGES FROM THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

VETO MESSAGES FROM THE GOVERNOR

UNFINISHED BUSINESS

SPECIAL ORDERS

GENERAL ORDERS

PUBLIC BILLS

PUBLIC BILLS

 

EQUALITY NC ANNOUNCES DEPARTURE OF EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR, STUART CAMPBELL

 

RALEIGH, N.C., APRIL 15, 2011– Equality NC and its Board of Directors announced today that Stuart Campbell, the organization’s executive director since 2011, will be leaving the organization sometime in early summer. Campbell led the state’s premier lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) advocacy organization during its high-profile 2011-2012 campaign against Amendment One, North Carolina’s constitutional ban on marriage equality.

“I leave Equality NC with an incredible sense of pride in the movement we have built during what could be considered the most pivotal two years in North Carolina’s LGBT rights movement.” said Campbell. “As positive momentum in favor of LGBT issues continues to build across the nation, region, and state, I am confident in the future of this organization, and remain grateful for the tireless efforts of our board, staff, and supporters to never stop fighting for Equality.”

During Campbell’s tenure with Equality NC, the Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual & Transgender (LGBT) advocacy organization has effectively lobbied the North Carolina General Assembly, executive branch, local governments, and electorate on issues like marriage equality, employment discrimination, adoption, domestic partnership, HIV/AIDS, and more.

In the process, Equality NC secured introduction of bills protecting LGBT workers, strengthened the state’s HIV/AIDS prevention and care programs by helping defend funding for critical needs; supported the elections of a growing number of LGBT legislative candidates, including current representative, Marcus Brandon; and built a coalition of partners and community leaders who tirelessly advocate on the behalf of LGBT North Carolinians.

“Over the past two years, our fight to defeat Amendment One galvanized a state full of new and seasoned LGBT leaders and advocates, and, despite Amendment One’s passage, I truly believe we can sustain this positive momentum in future efforts to secure LGBT rights, benefits and protections.” said Campbell.

Under Campbell’s leadership, Equality NC also experienced significant growth. The statewide LGBT organization now boasts over 100,000 supporters, 50,000 online activists, including thousands of donors, hundreds of volunteers, 23 active board members, and a team of six employees. Because of these successes, Equality NC has earned a national reputation as one of the strongest and most well-respected statewide LGBT advocacy groups in the country.

“I will miss working at Equality NC, but moving forward I know the organization has never been in better hands. I will be proud to be one of the thousands of people across this state and this nation who will never stop fighting for Equality in North Carolina,” said Campbell.

Responding to Campbell’s announcement, Elaine Martin, Equality NC Board Chair said, “I am deeply sorry to see Stuart leave. Not only has he had a very positive impact on the organization, but under his leadership we’ve experienced exceptional growth and had milestones in the LGBT movement I never would have thought possible.”

Martin reported that she and Equality NC Foundation Board Chair Ken Wittenauer have already started the process of creating a search committee to oversee the recruitment and selection of the next executive director at Equality NC.

“Today, we focus on acknowledging and celebrating Stuart’s accomplishments,” said Martin. “Speaking for our board of directors, Equality NC is deeply grateful for his work and we wish him the absolute best in his future endeavors.”

Equality NC is a statewide organization working to secure equal rights and justice for lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender North Carolinians

Monday, April 15, 2013

NCGA House Calendar 4.16.2013

The House Calendar has been posted to the NCGA website.
http://www.ncleg.net/Calendars/CurrentCalendars/CurrentHouseCalendar.pdf

HOUSE CALENDAR

45th Legislative Day

Tuesday, April 16, 2013

House Convenes at 2:00 P.M.

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INTRODUCED BILLS

(Reminder: Members may electronically cosponsor these bills until 5:00 p.m. on Wednesday)

HB

943

Torbett - THE NC SMALL BUSINESS TECHNOLOGY AND INNOVATION ACT.

HB

944

Bryan, B. Brown, Brandon and Hanes (Primary Sponsors) - OPPORTUNITY SCHOLARSHIP ACT.

 

CALENDAR

FOR ADOPTION

HR

667

Rules, Calendar, and Operations of the House - HONOR US ARMY RESERVE.

(Pursuant to Rule 32(a) Placed on Calendar for 4/16/13) (1st Edition)

 

HR

885

Mobley - BERTIE COUNTY TORNADO ANNIVERSARY.

(Pursuant to Rule 32(a) Placed on Calendar for 4/16/13) (1st Edition)

 

HR

940

Rules, Calendar, and Operations of the House - HONOR PHI BETA SIGMA FRATERNITY. (Pursuant to Rule 32(a) Placed on Calendar for 4/16/13) (1st Edition)

 

LOCAL BILLS

NCGA Senate Calendar 4.16.2013

The Senate calendar has been posted on the N.C. General Assembly’s website.

http://www.ncleg.net/curcal/currentsenatecalendar.pdf

 

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NORTH CAROLINA GENERAL ASSEMBLY

2013 SESSION

SENATE CALENDAR

Tuesday, April 16, 2013

Senate Convenes - 2:00 p.m.

Legislative Day 45

 

CALL TO ORDER

Lieutenant Governor Dan Forest, President

PRAYER

Pastor Mark Walker

Lawndale Baptist Church

Greensboro, North Carolina

JOURNAL APPROVAL

RATIFICATION OF BILLS ORDERED ENROLLED

REPORTS OF STANDING COMMITTEES

REPORTS OF SELECT COMMITTEES

INTRODUCTIONS

MESSAGES FROM THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

VETO MESSAGES FROM THE GOVERNOR

UNFINISHED BUSINESS

SPECIAL ORDERS

GENERAL ORDERS

Friday, April 12, 2013

NCGA Senate Calendar 4.15.2013

The Senate calendar has been posted on the N.C. General Assembly’s website.

http://www.ncleg.net/curcal/currentsenatecalendar.pdf

NORTH CAROLINA GENERAL ASSEMBLY

2013 SESSION

SENATE CALENDAR

Monday, April 15, 2013

Senate Convenes - 7:00 p.m.

Legislative Day 44

 

CALL TO ORDER

Lieutenant Governor Dan Forest, President

PRAYER

Dr. Michael T. Whitson, Sr.

First Baptist Church of Indian Trail

Indian Trail, North Carolina

JOURNAL APPROVAL

RATIFICATION OF BILLS ORDERED ENROLLED

REPORTS OF STANDING COMMITTEES

REPORTS OF SELECT COMMITTEES

INTRODUCTIONS

MESSAGES FROM THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

VETO MESSAGES FROM THE GOVERNOR

UNFINISHED BUSINESS

SPECIAL ORDERS

GENERAL ORDERS

BILL HAS GONE AND DONE IT AGAIN...

From Facebook,


They're standing on the corner and they can't speak English.
I can't even talk the way these people talk: Why you ain't, Where you is, What he drive, Where he stay, Where he work, Who you be...
And I blamed the kid until I heard the mother talk. And then I heard the father talk.
Everybody knows it's important to speak English except these knuckleheads. You can't be a doctor with that kind of crap coming out of your mouth. In fact you will never get any kind of job making a decent living.
People marched and were hit in the face with rocks to get an Education, and now we've got these knuckleheads walking around.
The lower economic people are not holding up their end in this deal. These people are not parenting. They are buying things for kids.
$500 sneakers for what?
And they won't spend $200 for Hooked on Phonics.
I am talking about these people who cry when their son is standing there in an orange suit. Where were you when he was 2? Where were you when he was 12? Where were you when he was 18 and how come you didn't know that he had a pistol?
And where is the father? Or who is his father?
People putting their clothes on backward: Isn't that a sign of something gone wrong?
People with their hats on backward, pants down around the crack, isn't that a sign of something?
Isn't it a sign of something when she has her dress all the way up and got all type of needles [piercing] going through her body? What part of Africa did this come from??
We are not Africans. Those people are not Africans; they don't know a thing about Africa.
I say this all of the time. It would be like white people saying they are European-American. That is totally stupid.
I was born here, and so were my parents and grand parents and, very likely my great grandparents. I don't have any connection to Africa, no more than white Americans have to Germany , Scotland , England , Ireland , or the Netherlands . The same applies to 99 percent of all the black Americans as regards to Africa . So stop, already! ! !
With names like Shaniqua, Taliqua and Mohammed and all of that crap ......... And all of them are in jail.
Brown or black versus the Board of Education is no longer the white person's problem.
We have got to take the neighborhood back.
People used to be ashamed. Today a woman has eight children with eight different 'husbands' -- or men or whatever you call them now.
We have millionaire football players who cannot read. We have million-dollar basketball players who can't write two paragraphs. We, as black folks have to do a better job.
Someone working at Wal-Mart with seven kids, you are hurting us.
We have to start holding each other to a higher standard.
We cannot blame the white people any longer.'
Dr. William Henry 'Bill' Cosby, Jr., Ed. D.
WELL SAID, BILL It's NOT about color...It's about behavior!!!

Thursday, April 11, 2013

NCGA House Calendar 4.15.2013

The House Calendar has been posted to the NCGA website.
http://www.ncleg.net/Calendars/CurrentCalendars/CurrentHouseCalendar.pdf

HOUSE CALENDAR

44th Legislative Day

Monday, April 15, 2013

House Convenes at 7:00 P.M.

Thom Tillis, Speaker

INTRODUCED BILLS

(Reminder: Members may electronically cosponsor these bills until 5:00 p.m. on Wednesday)

HB

847

Moffitt, Ramsey and Fisher (Primary Sponsors) - MISSION FOUNDATION SPECIAL PLATE.

HB

848

McGrady, Fulghum, Harrison and Glazier (Primary Sponsors) - NC TOXIC-FREE KIDS ACT.

HJR

849

Farmer-Butterfield - LEGISLATIVE RESEARCH COMMISSION/IMPROVE HOME GUN SAFETY.

HB

850

McNeill, Faircloth, Hardister and Dollar (Primary Sponsors) - POSSESSION OF NEEDLES/TELL LAW OFFICER.

HB

851

Setzer, Carney and Holley (Primary Sponsors) - REQUIRED NUMBER OF OPERATING BRAKE LIGHTS.

HB

852

Floyd - CIVIL RIGHTS DIVISION TO HUMAN RELATIONS COMMISSION.

HB

853

Whitmire, McGrady, Queen and Steinburg (Primary Sponsors) - SCHOOL FUNDING FORMULA CHANGES.

HB

854

Tine, Saine, Horn and Waddell (Primary Sponsors) - TELECOMMUNICATIONS/UNIVERSAL SERVICE PAYMENTS.

HB

855

Schaffer and Presnell (Primary Sponsors) - HUMAN TRAFFICKING.

HB

856

Hamilton, Catlin and Millis (Primary Sponsors) - LEGISLATIVE RESEARCH COMMISSION STUDY/MINIMUM DESIGN DAILY FLOW RATES.

HB

857

Arp, Bryan, Moffitt and Hager (Primary Sponsors) - PUBLIC CONTRACTS/CONSTRUCTION METHODS/DESIGN-BUILD/PUBLIC PRIVATE PARTNERSHIP.

HB

858

Blackwell and Fulghum (Primary Sponsors) - STUDY HIGH SCHOOL ATHLETIC CONFERENCES.

HB

859

Blackwell, Saine, Tolson and Avila (Primary Sponsors) - STATE INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY GOVERNANCE/NO STATE AGENCIES EXEMPT.

HB

860

Stevens and Glazier (Primary Sponsors) - EXEMPT REAL PROPERTY FOR BURIAL PURPOSES.

HR

861

Stevens - HONOR 2012 GREAT PLACES IN NORTH CAROLINA.

HB

862

Insko, Glazier, Farmer-Butterfield and Harrison (Primary Sponsors) - HEALTH INSURANCE MARKET REFORMS.

HB

863

W. Brawley - CLARIFY DOT DRIVEWAY PERMIT AUTHORITY.

HB

864

Fulghum - PROHIBIT E-CIGARETTE SALES TO MINORS.

HB

865

Foushee and Insko (Primary Sponsors) - EXPAND PROPERTY TAX HOMESTEAD EXCLUSION.

INTRODUCED BILLS

NCGA Senate Calendar 4.15.2013

The Senate calendar has been posted on the N.C. General Assembly’s website.

http://www.ncleg.net/curcal/currentsenatecalendar.pdf

NORTH CAROLINA GENERAL ASSEMBLY

2013 SESSION

SENATE CALENDAR

Monday, April 15, 2013

Senate Convenes - 7:00 p.m.

Legislative Day 44

 

CALL TO ORDER

Lieutenant Governor Dan Forest, President

PRAYER

Dr. Michael T. Whitson, Sr.

First Baptist Church of Indian Trail

Indian Trail, North Carolina

JOURNAL APPROVAL

RATIFICATION OF BILLS ORDERED ENROLLED

REPORTS OF STANDING COMMITTEES

REPORTS OF SELECT COMMITTEES

INTRODUCTIONS

MESSAGES FROM THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

VETO MESSAGES FROM THE GOVERNOR

UNFINISHED BUSINESS

SPECIAL ORDERS

GENERAL ORDERS

The GOP at NCGA wants gifts aka bribes

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Raleigh, N.C. — A veteran Republican House lawmaker has filed a proposal to allow lobbyists to once again give unreported gifts to state lawmakers in North Carolina.

House Bill 640, filed by Rep. Robert Brawley, R-Iredell, would roll back many of the ethics reforms passed by state lawmakers in the wake of the House Speaker Jim Black scandal of 2006. 

This only proves how corrupt the NCGA Republicans are.. Now they want gifts and money from lobbyist to pass bill that lobbyist employers aka Corporations, to make laws that favor them..

I guess need money for another house, maybe a car, or a vacation.. Just as long he doesn’t have to spend his money..

Brawley also said in his message that the gift ban and other ethics laws pertaining to lawmakers and lobbyists "are an impediment to meeting and exchanging ideas and information." 

No Brawley, the law is to make sure someone doesn’t buy laws to favor them.. you jack ass.

House Bill 589 Requiring Voter Photo ID is a Disguised Poll Tax

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

11 April 2013

For More Information:        Rev. Dr. William J. Barber, President, 919-394-8137

      Mrs. Amina J. Turner, Executive Director, 919-682-4700

      Atty. Jamie Phillips, Public Policy Coordinator, 919-682-4700

 

A new tax is headed to North Carolina if House Bill 589 is passed next week.  Under the bill, voters will be required to pay for a photo ID before voting. The bill claims to provide free photo IDs and birth certificates to those who sign a statement swearing - under penalty of perjury - that paying a fee would present a financial hardship.  Nowhere in the bill is "financial hardship" defined, leaving it up to an arbitrary determination by those distributing the IDs. A penalty of perjury for not actually being "poor" is a slippery slope.  Ultimately, no voter should pay a poll tax or have to pay anything to exercise their right to vote - rich or poor! A poll tax is a poll tax even if you can afford it. Poll taxes are a violation of the 14th, 15th, and 24th Amendments of the U.S. Constitution and Article I, Section 10 of the NC Constitution which says "All elections shall be free."

House Bill 589 will also disadvantage many students, treating students attending public universities different than students attending private universities, i.e. Shaw University and Wake Forest University.  This is because only state issued IDs are acceptable forms of voter ID, therefore private school IDs are not acceptable and those students will have to purchase an ID. Furthermore, they could not provide universally free photo IDs even if they so desired. The provision to provide free birth certificates and marriage licenses would not cover people who were born or married outside the state. For example, someone without a birth certificate from New York state would have to pay $45 to get one, which would be necessary for some people to get an acceptable photo ID. The law still cannot address the long waits, travel time and hassle that will deter others from getting this ID and voting. The ill-conceived bill will cost the state money that should have been used to expand Medicaid, fund public schools or help maintain unemployment insurance for the 170,000 laid off workers in our state.  

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Wednesday, April 10, 2013

WTF: Wrong with these Republicans,

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Expert Testimony Delivered Before NC House Elections Committee

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

April 10, 2013

For More Information:           Rev. Dr. William J. Barber, II, President, 919-394-8137

                                               Mrs. Amina J. Turner, Executive Director, 919-682-4700

  Atty. Jamie Phillips, Public Policy Coordinator, 919-682-4700

Download PDF of Statement

 

Rev. Dr. William J. Barber, II, President, NC NAACP

April 10, 2013

Representative David Lewis

House Elections Committee Chair

NC House of Representatives

16 W. Jones Street, Room 1326

Raleigh, NC 27601

RE:  Voter Suppression Tactics of the Republican Led NC General Assembly

Chairman Lewis,

NCGA Senate Calendar 4.11.2013

The Senate calendar has been posted on the N.C. General Assembly’s website.

http://www.ncleg.net/curcal/currentsenatecalendar.pdf

NORTH CAROLINA GENERAL ASSEMBLY

2013 SESSION

SENATE CALENDAR

Thursday, April 11, 2013

Senate Convenes - 10:00 a.m.

Legislative Day 43

 

CALL TO ORDER

Lieutenant Governor Dan Forest, President

PRAYER

The Reverend Richard Mills

Faith Baptist Church

Youngsville, North Carolina

JOURNAL APPROVAL

RATIFICATION OF BILLS ORDERED ENROLLED

REPORTS OF STANDING COMMITTEES

REPORTS OF SELECT COMMITTEES

INTRODUCTIONS

MESSAGES FROM THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

VETO MESSAGES FROM THE GOVERNOR

UNFINISHED BUSINESS

SPECIAL ORDERS

GENERAL ORDERS

NCGA House Calendar 4.11.2013

The House Calendar has been posted to the NCGA website.
http://www.ncleg.net/Calendars/CurrentCalendars/CurrentHouseCalendar.pdf

HOUSE CALENDAR

43rd Legislative Day

Thursday, April 11, 2013

House Convenes at 1:00 P.M.

Thom Tillis, Speaker

INTRODUCED BILLS

(Reminder: Members may electronically cosponsor these bills until 5:00 p.m. on Friday)

HB

676

Harrison, Moffitt and Fisher (Primary Sponsors) - ELIMINATE DIETETICS/NUTRITION BOARD.

HB

677

W. Brawley, Moffitt and Stone (Primary Sponsors) - LOCAL GOVERNMENT REGULATORY REFORM.

HB

678

Terry - STUDY/ACCESS TO CREDIT.

HB

679

McGrady, Glazier, Szoka and Murry (Primary Sponsors) - UTILITIES/THE MILITARY GOOD NEIGHBOR ACT.

HB

680

Murry, Moffitt, Shepard and Hastings (Primary Sponsors) - JUMP-START OUR BUSINESS START-UPS ACT.

HB

681

Cotham, Baskerville and Brandon (Primary Sponsors) - FULL-SERVICE COMMUNITY SCHOOLS PILOT PROGRAM.

HB

682

R. Moore, Moffitt, Murry and Hamilton (Primary Sponsors) - NEW MARKETS JOBS ACT.

HB

683

B. Brown, Moffitt, Ramsey and Shepard (Primary Sponsors) - COMMONSENSE CONSUMPTION ACT.

HB

684

Elmore and Stevens (Primary Sponsors) - INCREASE DRIVEWAY SAFETY ON CURVY ROADS.

HB

685

Fisher, Horn, Moffitt and Ramsey (Primary Sponsors) - PROHIBITED IMITATION CONTROLLED SUBSTANCES.

HB

686

Tine, Stone and Steinburg (Primary Sponsors) - NC SEAFOOD PARK/NAME CHANGE.

HB

687

Hardister, Hamilton and Harrison (Primary Sponsors) - HOMELESS SHELTERS/REMOVE AGE LIMITS.

HB

688

Hardister, Millis, Tine and Jeter (Primary Sponsors) - AMEND CONTINUING EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS/CERTIFIED WELL CONTRACTORS.

HB

689

Alexander and R. Moore (Primary Sponsors) - ELLA BAKER VOTER EMPOWERMENT ACT.

HR

690

Szoka, Glazier, Lucas and Floyd (Primary Sponsors) - HONOR TERRY SANFORD HIGH SCHOOL.

HB

691

Szoka, Hastings, Malone and Martin (Primary Sponsors) - LIMIT SOLDIERS COMMUNITY COLLEGE TUITION.

HB

692

Szoka, Hanes, Dockham and Samuelson (Primary Sponsors) - AMEND PREDATORY LENDING LAW.

HB

693

Whitmire, Fulghum, Brisson and Schaffer (Primary Sponsors) - ELIMINATE EXCEPTIONS/MEDICAL TREATMENT/MINORS.

INTRODUCED BILLS

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