North Carolina eyes higher speed limits if highway bill passes
The state would raise some roads to 65 mph if Congress approves a $13 billion highway bill. Officials caution against a broad increase and warn higher limits could raise fatalities, with Joe Parker citing research on speed-related deaths.
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North Carolina House backs 24 hour abortion waiting period
A House committee approved a 24 hour waiting period for abortions in North Carolina by a 16 to 8 vote. Rep. Cherie Berry led revisions to appease pro choice forces and oppose the measure. The plan moves to the budget committee with Senate approval needed and a July adjournment looming.
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North Carolina Budget Cuts For 1995 96 Approved By House And Senate
The compromise budget limits spending to existing state agencies with no new salaries or programs. Smart Start gets 58.1 million and 3.5 million for planning from existing funds. Education cuts affect public schools and universities including 9.3 million for DPI reorganization and 2.6 million in central office cuts. Nonresident tuition unchanged at major universities, with a 1,635 graduate students kept teaching or research assistantships.
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Lawmakers defeat $800 million bond for outer loop plan
In a 61-52 House vote lawmakers killed a plan to seek an $800 million bond referendum to speed Charlotte area road work. The proposal would fund portions of I-485 near Mecklenburg and belts in six cities, with total interest costs cited at $482 million. The measure returns to committee for a year of study next session.
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Lawmaker ends bid to kill tobacco program
U S Rep Frank Riggs faced pressure from Kentucky lawmakers who urged dropping his amendment that would cut funds from the federal tobacco program. Riggs planned to present the measure in committee, but leaders said he abandoned the effort after talks. Spokesmen from Rep Ron Lewis and Rep Scotty Baesler cited a strong tobacco-state backlash surrounding the proposal.
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