SARAH LOWERY | Staff Writer Lincoln Times-News 3-22-13 Two bills that were signed into law last week, and co-sponsored in the N.C. House by Rep. Jason Saine, R-Lincoln, hope to improve technology in public schools and expand digital learning opportunities. Saine, who chairs the House Appropriations Subcommittee
Read more →On Wednesday of last week, the North Carolina House of Representatives passed two pieces of legislation instituting tougher penalties on individuals convicted of driving while intoxicated. House Bill 40, introduced by Rep. Darren Jackson & cosponsored by Rep. Saine, states that a person commits habitual impaired driving
Read more →Last week, Governor Pat McCrory released his recommended biennial budget. House Speaker Thom Tillis had this to say about the proposed budget: “Gov. McCrory’s recommended budget is a positive first step in a long budgeting process. The Governor and his staff have worked tirelessly to produce a
Read more →Three weeks into the 2013 legislative session, House Republicans continue to move forward on a number of issues important to North Carolinians. We passed legislation protecting property owners from government overreach, exempted North Carolina from the most harmful aspects of the Federal health care law, and increased
Read more →JENNA-LEY HARRISON Staff Writer | Lincoln Times-News Lincoln County Emergency Medical Services plans to use a more than $60,000 grant awarded this month to purchase life-saving technology for local fire departments and other emergency responders to better care for individuals exposed to heavy smoke conditions. Both the
Read more →Annual Chamber luncheon hosts state, federal lawmakers SARAH LOWERY | Staff Writer Lincoln Times-News State and national legislators gathered Wednesday at the Lincolnton-Lincoln County Chamber of Commerce’s annual “Legislators Luncheon,” giving those in attendance a chance to hear about the issues straight from the source. U.S. Rep.
Read more →It is always nice to be thanked and I am extremely humbled when it when comes from legislative action. Today in the mail I received the endorsement of my candidacy by the North Carolina Right to Life State PAC for my commitment of upholding the sanctity of
Read more →by Josh Carpenter DENVER – Republican candidates vying for offices, ranging from Lincoln County Commissioner to U.S. House Representative, took aim at public education during a Monday, Jan. 23, political forum at Unity Presbyterian Church. The Fourth Monday Forum hosted seven local candidates for the 2012 election
Read more →Editorial | News@Norman There was more agreement than disagreement at a public forum Monday night at which citizens had their opportunity to question candidates for local, state and national office. That may be a good sign of what’s to come as the date of the May 8
Read more →by John Fortenberry | News@Norman DENVER – About 50 citizens braved a cold and rainy night Monday to become more acquainted with the candidates who will be on the May 8 primary ballot. Candidates for Lincoln county commission, state legislature and the U.S. Congress fielded questions at
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