Remains of the day
Leaders of both the House and Senate are letting their members who live in far flung parts of the empire drive home tonight because of the bad weather. Not that there was any heavy lifting on the docket anyway, but that pretty much ensures nothing big will go down on Jones Street Thursday. Rounding out the news of the day:
- News release: “Gov. Mike Easley activated the State Emergency Response Team today to respond to dangerous conditions that are predicted from a mix of snow and freezing rain forecast to hit North Carolina Thursday. He also urged citizens across the state to prepare for the storm and exercise caution.” Link.
- The AP says the death penalty will be on the Council of State docket next Tuesday morning. More here.
- News release: “Two-term Winston-Salem City Council Member Dan Besse today announced his candidacy for the office of North Carolina Lieutenant Governor in 2008.” Link.
- Bob Orr is running for Governor.
- Earned Income Tax Credit advocates began their legislative push of the measure today with a news conference. Opponents pushed right back.
- Doug Clark writes a column that gives good background on Rep. Hugh Holliman and the death penalty.
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