As the Senate does its work, a showdown looms with the governor, who has vetoed several pieces of Republican legislation so far and has indicated she won’t sign the evolving budget. If the two sides can’t compromise, state government could shut down July 1, the start of the new fiscal year.
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Press release: N.C. Parks and Recreation introduces free mobile phone app to help park visitors plan trips, explore
The downloadable Pocket Ranger Mobile Tour Guide for Apple iPod and iPhone and Android smartphones allows visitors to plan and explore state parks with details about park locations, trails, facilities, reservations, events and special news alerts.
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Press release: N.C. cultural resources agency seeking applications from institutions for Traveling Archivist Program
Cultural institutions eligible for this program include historical and genealogical societies, libraries, archives, museums, and historic houses.
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Press release: U.S. Sen. Burr (R-NC) introduces bill to consolidate Dept. of Energy and EPA, create new agency
U.S. Sen. Richard Burr (R-NC) said via his press release that the bill would “reduce duplicative and wasteful functions across these two agencies and streamline our approach to a comprehensive, coordinated energy and environmental policy.”
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From the Web: WNCAP volunteers meet with legislators as part of AIDS Advocacy Day in Raleigh
Western North Carolina AIDS Project advocates also spoke with North Carolina legislators about decriminalizing syringes to reduce the incidence of needle stick injuries to members of law enforcement as well as the rates of HIV and hepatitis infection.