NC puts a STOP to the opioid epidemic
The recently enacted NC Strengthen Opioid Misuse Prevention (STOP) Act of 2017 has begun to address the opioid epidemic in North Carolina and target the destructive impact opioid abuse has on North Carolinians.
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Risky “sexting”: NC laws create felony conviction trap for minors
North Carolina is one of a handful of states which have not specifically addressed the increasingly common issue of “sexting,” leaving many children unknowingly vulnerable to felonious consequences.
Parkland shooting survivors: “thoughts and prayers” no longer enough
Legislators offer thoughts and prayers following the most recent mass shooting in Florida, but gun violence survivors are letting them know that’s not enough.
State Senate Targets Sunday Hunting Ban
Bills introduced by both the North Carolina Senate and House of Representatives would allow hunting on Sundays, with some restrictions.
“To Ensure Fair Sale of Dorothea Dix Property”
Almost five years after the Dorothea Dix Hospital property was first put up for sale, a purchase agreement between the State of North Carolina and the City of Raleigh has yet to be finalized.
Bills Before North Carolina Senate Seek to Clarify Muddled Contempt Laws
Confusion in case law has led the North Carolina House of Representatives to draft HB 284 and HB 79, clarifying the law pertaining to violations of civil no-contact orders.