Government
House preliminarily OKs income limits to pre-K program
May 3, 2013
(The News & Observer, Raleigh)
The state House gave the preliminary OK to a measure that would impose stricter income limits on families trying to get their children into state-supported pre-kindergarten program. About 25,000 children are currently enrolled.
Transportation proposal worries rural representatives
May 2, 2013
(The News & Observer, Raleigh)
A proposal by Gov. Pat McCrory to revamp the way transportation money is distributed around the state has some rural lawmakers worried their projects might suffer. McCrory wants to direct more money to projects that prove they will reduce congestion and help economic development.
House committee OKs bill to punish gender-based abortions
May 2, 2013
(Associated Press)
A state House committee approved a bill that would punish doctors with stiff fines if they perform abortions where a primary motive for the procedure is gender.
