Gov. Mike Easley is calling on lawmakers to get to work on drought legislation.
Easley released a statement today noting that the legislature has been in town five weeks, but has yet to take up his proposal to give the state a greater role in local water conservation.
"We have a drought this year and the legislature needs to act this year," Easley said.
Various interest groups, including cities and farming interests, have opposed the measure. Key legislators have said the differences may make it difficult to act on the proposal this year.
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