Public Safety

    House Passes Bill Expediting GPS Data Retrieval in Emergencies

    By Brianna Kraemer for The Carolina Journal The North Carolina House of Representatives passed the Kelsey Smith Act on Tuesday with overwhelming bipartisan support. The bill...

    House Bill Would Make ‘The Andy Griffith Show’ NC’s Official TV Program

    From WRAL: An iconic television show synonymous with North Carolina’s cultural fabric continues to resonate with its citizens decades later.  Now, a new layer of recognition...

    North Carolina Lawmakers Push Bill to Increase Penalties for Felons Using Firearms

    By Kayland Hagwood for WFMY News Channel 2 North Carolina lawmakers are moving forward with legislation aimed at cracking down on repeat offenders who commit crimes with...

    NC House Bills Enhance Criminal Sentences for Illegal Aliens and Require ICE Compliance

    By A.P. Dillon for the North State Journal A pair of bills filed in the North Carolina House aims to raise penalties for certain crimes committed...

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