Senator Nielsen Defends Stance Against Reynolds Ties
In Raleigh, Senator Geraldine Nielsen of Forsyth says Senator Ralph Scott misquoted her on tobacco taxes. She denies financial help from Reynolds Tobacco Co. and states she represents no special interests and plans to keep a free, independent position. Reynolds supported her views against Scott’s remarks.
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Soul City to receive state aid for new town
Governor Bob Scott told McKissick Enterprises representatives that Soul City will receive the same state services and aid as other municipalities. Floyd McKissick’s Durham firm plans a city of 18,000 between Weldon and Henderson in Warren County, eastern North Carolina.
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Tailback Turned Legislator Fred Folger Seeks Key Roles
North Carolina state senator and former Duke star Fred Folger, a Mount Airy attorney, once a triple-threat tailback in 1946 to 1948, sits as a freshman senator with a strong football past. He played Navy service, earned a law degree at Duke, and now focuses on concrete legislative work, stressing defense and passing trends in football while pursuing his district duties.
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Transplant Bill Aims To Clarify Organ Donations
North Carolina Rep Art Jones plans a measure to define donor steps for heart lungs kidneys bones and tissue. The bill would allow wills to authorize organ use with two witnesses and bars next of kin overrides. It sets death by brain function and keeps physicians from transplant involvement.
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Lawmaker Grumbles Over Legislative Computer System
North Carolina Senator Hector McGeachy reports growing concern as a bill may curb the Senate computer system, releasing IT head Jon Brooks. He notes confusion over authority, and notes lawmakers and staff are unfamiliar with the system's operations while changes aim to improve coordination and clarity.
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