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Mike Hollinger of IBM joined a group of business leaders at a news conference on the steps of the capitol in Austin, Texas. The business leaders oppose the so-called religious refusal laws currently under consideration in the Texas legislature.

National

Business Leaders Oppose 'License To Discriminate' Against LGBT Texans

11:07am May 06, 2019

by Wade Goodwyn

Texas legislators are considering a bill that would allow professionals to deny service to people based on religious beliefs. Critics say the law would sanction discrimination against LGBT Texans.

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Politics & Government

New Year, New Laws: What's Going Into Effect In North Carolina This Month

3:24pm July 03, 2018

by Rusty Jacobs, WUNC

The new fiscal year means a host of new laws are taking effect in North Carolina. Here's a brief look.

Bill Would Stop Prosecuting 16 And 17-Year-Olds In Adult Court

9:32am March 09, 2017

by Associated Press and Eddie Garcia

The North Carolina House announced bipartisan legislation Wednesday that aims to stop prosecuting some teens in adult court.

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Bill Filed In Hope Of HB2 Repeal Faces Obstacles

4:43pm February 01, 2017

by Eddie Garcia

Three Democratic Senators filed a bill on Wednesday in hopes to repeal House Bill 2, also known as “the b

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