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NC Politics in the News - October 2023 #2

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Agriculture - THE NEWS & OBSERVER: Chronic wasting disease detected in Johnston County deer, 23rd case found in NC - A deer in Johnston County tested positive for chronic wasting disease, the N.C. Wildlife Resources...more

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NC Politics in the News - September 2023

Economic Development - THE NEWS & OBSERVER: North Carolina is the only state with this economic incentive for esports. What to know. Through the North Carolina Esports Industry Grant Program, the state offers financial...more

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NC Politics in the News - August 2023 #2

Agriculture - SPECTRUM NEWS: The dog days of summer - prime time for tobacco harvest - The modern farmer and the process of harvesting tobacco — North Carolina’s cash crop of old — have both evolved thanks to advances...more

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Brooks Pierce Capital Dispatch: Members are Busy as Crossover Approaches

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Legislators considered dozens of policy bills this week in advance of the May 4 crossover deadline (the date by which policy bills must pass one chamber to remain eligible)....more

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Brooks Pierce Capital Dispatch: Senate Starts Budget Work, Numerous Bills Considered

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Senators began working on the budget bill this week and members considered bills on many topics. Given the approach of the May 4 crossover deadline (the date by which policy bills must pass one chamber to remain eligible),...more

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NC Politics in the News - March 2023

Agriculture - STAR NEWS: Why the pearl in NC's agriculture industry is running into choppy waters - For an industry that brings so many environmental benefits and economic promise, North Carolina's oyster farmers have...more

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NC Politics in the News - January 2023 #2

Agriculture - THE NEWS & OBSERVER: Dozens of dead vultures found in Fuquay-Varina. Is avian flu spreading in NC? The mass deaths of the vultures is “almost certainly” due to the avian flu epidemic, said Mindy Wharton, a...more

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NC Politics in the News - January 2023

Agriculture - THE CAROLINA JOURNAL: U.S. Appeals Court upholds union restrictions in 2017 N.C. Farm Act The 4th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals has ruled in favor of provisions in North Carolina’s 2017 Farm Act dealing with...more

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NC Politics in the News - December 2022 #2

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Agriculture - WRAL: USDA investing $1.4M in rural NC to create opportunities, rehabilitate homes - The U.S. Department of Agriculture is investing $1.4 million in rural communities in North Carolina....more

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NC Politics in the News - December 2022

Agriculture - THE CHARLOTTE OBSERVER: With little oversight, NC poultry farms raise 1 billion birds a year. Who pays the cost? Johnny “Van” Garris sees how North Carolina’s poultry industry has grown every time he leaves...more

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NC Politics in the News - November 2022 #4

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Agriculture - FOX 8: Turkeys will retire in North Carolina after 'pardon' from Biden - The National Thanksgiving Turkey, and his “wingman,” will be presented to President Joseph R. Biden Jr. at the White House on Nov....more

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NC Politics in the News - November 2022 #2

Agriculture - THE NEWS & OBSERVER: NC's Ruby the red spruce will be the US Capitol Christmas tree. Track her journey. The U.S. Forest Service almost found the answer Wednesday to the age-old riddle, “If a 78-foot...more

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NC Politics in the News - November 2022

Agriculture - TRIANGLE BUSINESS JOURNAL: Impressive crowds at NC State Fair boost local businesses. How the numbers stack up to past years - The N.C. State Fairgrounds operation lost millions due to the pandemic. This...more

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NC Politics in the News - October 2022 #4

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Agriculture - CBS 17: North Carolina State Fair sheds light on agriculture - Day one of the North Carolina State Fair kicked off on Thursday....more

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NC Politics in the News - October 2022

Agriculture - THE CENTER SQUARE: North Carolina lawmakers hold hearing about right-to-repair issues with farm equipment - Farm equipment dealers, farmers, lawmakers and others testified on Wednesday about various...more

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NC Politics in the News - September 2022 #3

Agriculture - OBX TODAY: First annual Northeast North Carolina Niche Agriculture Conference set for November 18 - The first annual Northeast North Carolina Niche Agriculture Conference will be held at the Currituck...more

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NC Politics in the News - August 2022 #2

Agriculture - WUNC: Proposed USDA rule change would affect NC poultry farmers - USDA has proposed a rule change to the law that would require those companies to offer more information on contracts before farmers sign...more

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NC Politics in the News - July 2022 #4

Agriculture - CAROLINA PUBLIC PRESS: Oyster trail designed to protect threatened industry - Wild oyster populations in North Carolina have experienced dramatic declines; the number of harvested bushels dropped from...more

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NC Politics in the News - July 2022 #3

Agriculture - WWAY: North Carolina one of 27 states USDA is partnering with to reduce childhood hunger - The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA), in partnership with states and territories across the country, is...more

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Burning at Both Ends: NC General Assembly Keeps Hemp Legal With Last Minute Vote

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Before the North Carolina General Assembly wrapped up the effective end to their 2022 Long Session late last month, lawmakers enacted critical legislation – Senate Bill 455 – which kept hemp and CBD-related products legal in...more

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NC Politics in the News - July 2022 #2

Agriculture - MEAT+POULTRY: NC begins the fourth phase of meat, seafood grants - The fourth phase of the North Carolina Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services’ Increasing Meat Production, Efficiency and...more

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NC Politics in the News - July 2022

Agriculture - THE CENTER SQUARE: Late bill passed by General Assembly could keep hemp and CBD legal in North Carolina - North Carolina hemp farmers and retailers are breathing a sigh of relief after lawmakers approved...more

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NC Politics in the News - June 2022 #3

Agriculture - WRAL: As NC considers medical marijuana, state farmers fear bill locks them out - North Carolina farmers who got into the cannabis business in recent years hoped they’d be in a prime position to capitalize...more

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NC Politics in the News - June 2022

Agriculture - THE NEWS & OBSERVER: Medical marijuana legalization passes NC Senate with bipartisan support - North Carolina is one step closer to joining most of the rest of the country by legalizing medical marijuana,...more

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NC Politics in the News - May 2022 #4

THE CAROLINA JOURNAL: Bills would waive property taxes for permanently disabled veteransTwo similar bills that would give a full property tax waiver for permanently disabled veterans were filed in the North Carolina House and...more

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