Bill altering NC climate goals in the name of lowering energy costs passes senate vote
Senate Bill 261, known as the Energy Security and Affordability Act, passed its second and third readings in the Senate Thursday and will head to the House for further discussion.PAST COVERAGE: Legislation to alter NC climate goals progresses in state SenateThe bill,
NC Senate passes bill aimed at lowering electricity costs
A cut to your electricity bill could be coming soon, North Carolinians. Today the North Carolina Senate passed Senate Bill 261, which prioritizes cost-effective energy sources to keep costs low. The bill is sponsored by Senate Leader Phil Berger (R-Rockingham),
Bill to remove Duke Energy climate goals in NC advances
The state Senate has advanced a bill that would repeal clean energy goals required to be met by Duke Energy.
NC Senate passes bill to undo Duke Energy climate goal, change rules for raising rates
Duke Energy would be allowed to charge North Carolina customers for power plants that haven’t yet been built, as well as to avoid fast-approaching climate change goals, under the terms of a new bill that passed the state Senate on Thursday.
NC Senate passes bill to remove 2030 carbon reduction deadline for Duke Energy
The development comes after the bill was introduced on Monday, led by Republican senators Phil Berger, Paul Newton, and Lisa Barnes.
NC Senate passes bill banning ‘divisive topics’ from classrooms; Democrat leader calls bill ‘cheap stunt’
A Republican-led bill banning the teaching of certain “divisive topics” in North Carolina public schools has passed one ...
You know about the big political fights. Here are 20 other NC bills, and why they matter
These bills have been under the radar at the NC General Assembly — for now. What they are and their chances of becoming law.
Controversial state Senate bill that would strip the attorney general’s power to be voted on Tuesday
If approved, the legislation will be sent to the House of Representatives. Since April 2023, Republicans had held 72 seats in ...
North Carolina Senate advances bill to restrain power of attorney general against Trump
The North Carolina Senate pushed forward legislation to bar the Democratic state attorney general from filing lawsuits ...
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Critics raise concerns of Senate bill that would ban DEI in NC schools
The language in Senate Bill 227 states: "So-called DEI programs promote a worldview that demands people, especially young ...
Proposed NC Senate bill could hold gun owners accountable for stolen firearms used in crimes
North Carolina proposes a bill requiring gun owners to report stolen guns in 48 hours, inspired by the tragic death of ...
NC Senators introduce bill to partially repeal Duke Energy’s emissions requirements
Republican senators introduced a bill entitled “Energy Security and Affordability Act,” SB 261, which would repeal state ...
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North Carolina Senate signs off on bill that would ban K-12 DEI instruction
The GOP-sponsored bill is meant to comply with President Donald Trump's Executive Order so the state continues receiving more ...
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NC Senate approves bill barring attorney general from challenging presidential orders
Under SB58, Democrat Attorney General Jeff Jackson would be prohibited from introducing in state or federal court a lawsuit ...
Senate bill introduced to increase car inspection fees in NC
Senate Bill 192 was introduced by Senator Jim Burgin, an act that looks to raise the fee for performing a vehicle safety ...