October 21, 2008

Several new laws go into place this month, laws that are intended to help you protect your homes, protect our environment and improve how our Division of Motor Vehicles operates, among many others.

I have shared information about many of our new laws with you previously. If you would like a full list of these laws and when they go into place, visit www.ncleg.net and click on 2007-08 Legislative Effective Dates in the News and Information section at the top of the page.


October 9, 2008
During uncertain economic times, retirees and people with fixed incomes are often hit the hardest. Many of these people are senior citizens.
September 29, 2008
Substance abuse has touched everyone’s life in one way or another and in the legislature we have tried to find ways to improve treatment for people who can’t afford private recovery services.
September 3, 2008
The General Assembly returned to Raleigh on Wednesday, August 27, 2008 for a special session to consider a bill vetoed by Gov. Easley.