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Tuesday, 02 April 2013 13:45 |
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RALEIGH, (AP) — A North Carolina appeals court wants a judge to reconsider throwing out a $30,000 fine against a former high-profile lobbyist who worked to change the state's "Buy American" law so that imported iron could be used on highway projects.
The state Court of Appeals ruled Tuesday that a Wake County judge should consider Don Beason's lobbying activities for Sigma Corp., a New Jersey company that imports foreign-made iron and steel.
A unanimous three-judge appeals panel said it's not clear Beason knew Sigma paid for the lobbying work with money from an Indian iron exporters trade association and other companies.
Secretary of State Elaine Marshall's office said money was funneled through Sigma so Beason would not have to disclose who he worked for.
Beason said he obeyed the state's lobbying law. |
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Tuesday, 02 April 2013 13:36 |
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RALEIGH, (AP) — Tougher rules for obtaining a permit to sell alcohol are advancing in the North Carolina Senate.
A bill requiring the Alcoholic Beverage Control Commission to issue one-time permits at least 10 days before an event and to notify law enforcement cleared a Senate committee Tuesday. The bill also would require those seeking permits to show proof of a legal presence in the Unites States.
Sen. Andrew Brock of Mocksville says he's seen cases where organizations in dry counties successfully shop for permits in wet counties before Alcohol Law Enforcement agents know what's happening.
The new law would require the alcohol commission to notify ALE of one-time permits for nonprofits, government and political organizations within three days of issuance. The law still needs full Senate and House approval.
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Last Updated on Tuesday, 02 April 2013 13:37 |
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Tuesday, 02 April 2013 05:35 |
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RALEIGH, (SGRToday.com) - Following is Gov. Pat McCrory's public schedule for Tuesday, April 2, 2013, as detailed by his office.
7:30 a.m.
Breakfast With Invited Legislators
Executive Mansion, 200 N. Blount Street, Raleigh
Closed to Press
9:00 a.m.
Council of State Meeting
Department of Administration, 116 W. Jones Street, Raleigh
Open to Press
10:15 a.m.
Meeting with Canadian Ambassador to the United States Gary Doer
State Capitol, 1 E. Edenton Street, Raleigh
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Monday, 01 April 2013 16:25 |
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RALEIGH, (SGRToday.com) - Just days after news that North Carolina's unemployment rate ticked down from 9.5 percent to 9.4 percent in February, the Department of Commerce reports it has announced more than 5,000 jobs so far this year.
The economic data is among the metrics included in first-quarter numbers released by the department related to efforts by the Division of Business and Industry.
The numbers reflect state activity between January 1 and March 26, 2013. They include:
New projects assigned: 100
Projects announced: 31
Jobs announced: 5,103
Capital investment announced: $493M
Industry visits by existing industry staff: 283
Calls to Business Link N.C.: 5,199
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