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NC ‘no tax on tips’ proposal would have little effect for workers, critics say
North Carolina lawmakers want to follow the federal government’s lead on exempting taxes on tips in most cases but critics of the policy said the minor benefits would only help a small number of workers.
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NC community worries data centers would drain local water supply
A proposed Amazon data center campus threatens to worsen water issues in a small NC community.
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NC lawmakers override veto of bill hobbling regulations for polluters
Regulations will become harder to approve under a new law that North Carolina legislators passed, by overriding Gov. Josh Stein’s veto. House Bill 402, known as the REINS Act, requires the General Assembly’s approval for rules or regulations costing more than $20 million over five years.
