Big changes for NC workers? Proposed bill targets higher wages
Called the “Fair Minimum Wage Act,” the bill proposes a gradual increase over several years: After this, the Commissioner of Labor would adjust the minimum wage annually based on the Consumer Price ...
NC House approves half billion dollar spending to Helene relief
NORTH CAROLINA, USA — A North Carolina state bill giving half a billion dollars to Helene relief is closer to law. The NC House unanimously approved a new spending package to help with relief. However ...
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Rep. Deb Butler introduces two bills to protect marriage equality in North Carolina
WILMINGTON, N.C. (WECT) - North Carolina State Representative Deb Butler introduced two bills on Friday, Feb. 21, to protect same-sex marriage in the state. Bills H174 and H 175 were drafted in ...
Invest the NC pension plan in Bitcoin? State lawmakers have their doubts, despite bill's powerful backer
State employees' pensions in North Carolina won't be invested in Bitcoin or other cryptocurrency — at least, not yet. A new ...