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Tangled up in blue (laws)

ryanteaguebeckwith — Wed, 25 Mar 2009 08:48:37 -0400

The legislature will consider whether to allow hunting and liquor sales on Sundays.

A bill, filed by Democratic Sen. Julia Boseman, would remove a prohibition set into law in the 19th century, presumably to keep the traditional Christian Sabbath holy. Another bill would allow alcohol sales.

Quick Hits

ryanteaguebeckwith — Mon, 09 Mar 2009 11:34:06 -0400

* Charlotte Observer editorialist Taylor Batten on legislative redistricting: "The referees are the very players whose future is at stake."

* Bowhunters excited to sling bows and arrows on Sunday, but not everyone is keen about allowing rifle hunting on the Sabbath.

State bills that poll poorly

ryanteaguebeckwith — Wed, 04 Mar 2009 14:22:59 -0500

What state bills have the most opposition?

Recent surveys by the Elon University Poll, the conservative Civitas Institute and the Democratic firm Public Policy Polling have shown broad agreement on a number of issues.

You can fish on Sundays

ryanteaguebeckwith — Mon, 02 Feb 2009 10:02:02 -0500

You can fish on Sundays.

As noted previously, the legislature is considering a bill that would allow Sunday hunting, while the N.C. Wildlife Resources Commission is may allow bowhunting on Sundays.

Bowhunters may get Sunday hunting

ryanteaguebeckwith — Fri, 30 Jan 2009 15:41:30 -0500

Archers may soon be allowed to hunt on Sundays.

The N.C. Wildlife Resources Commission is considering a rule change that would allow archers to practice their hobby during the traditional Christian Sabbath.

Eleven states limit Sunday hunting

ryanteaguebeckwith — Fri, 30 Jan 2009 14:49:14 -0500

Eleven states limit Sunday hunting.

According to the National Rifle Association, a gun rights advocacy group, Delaware, Maine, Massachusetts, Pennsylvania, Virginia, New Jersey and Connecticut prohibit hunting on Sundays completely.

Two thirds opposed Sunday hunting in '06

ryanteaguebeckwith — Fri, 30 Jan 2009 11:38:34 -0500

A state study showed nearly two thirds of Tar Heels disapprove of hunting on Sundays.

The survey of North Carolina residents in 2006 found that 65 percent opposed legalizing hunting on Sundays, while only 25 percent approved of overturning the current ban.

Of opponents, 62 percent cited religious reasons for their objections.

Quick Hits

ryanteaguebeckwith — Fri, 30 Jan 2009 08:46:00 -0500

* Rep. Bruce Goforth writes a bill that would extend legislators' terms from two years to four, says it would cut PAC influence, fundraising.

Senate files first bill

ryanteaguebeckwith — Wed, 28 Jan 2009 15:56:46 -0500

Sen. John Snow has filed the first bill in his chamber.

The Murphy Democrat has filed S.B. 2, which would change the capital fund formula in the state lottery.