/tags/nc-senate-2015 NC Senate 2015 en-US Copyright Thu, 10 Dec 2015 12:49:47 GMT /politics/2015-12-10/they-said-gay-people-were-an-abomination-marriage-advocates-sue-nc-over-magistrate-opt-out-law Three North Carolina couples have filed a suit challenging a state law that allows court officials to opt out of same-sex weddings for religious reasons,… Thu, 10 Dec 2015 12:49:47 GMT /politics/2015-12-10/they-said-gay-people-were-an-abomination-marriage-advocates-sue-nc-over-magistrate-opt-out-law Jorge Valencia /politics/2015-09-23/legislators-approve-medicaid-privatization-plan The North Carolina House and Senate approved on Tuesday afternoon a long-awaited plan to overhaul the state's Medicaid system. The proposal could affect… Wed, 23 Sep 2015 11:46:09 GMT /politics/2015-09-23/legislators-approve-medicaid-privatization-plan Jorge Valencia /politics/2015-06-26/nc-lawmakers-react-to-scotus-upholding-obamacare North Carolina lawmakers have chosen to not expand Medicaid eligibility under the Affordable Care Act.Republican state leaders, including Senate Leader… Fri, 26 Jun 2015 11:39:51 GMT /politics/2015-06-26/nc-lawmakers-react-to-scotus-upholding-obamacare Jorge Valencia /politics/2015-05-28/nc-gov-to-veto-magistrate-exemption-from-gay-marriages Post updated: 3:55 p.m.Gov. Pat McCrory says he will veto Senate Bill 2. In an email, McCroy said he plans to stop a plan to give magistrates the ability… Thu, 28 May 2015 18:07:01 GMT /politics/2015-05-28/nc-gov-to-veto-magistrate-exemption-from-gay-marriages Jorge Valencia /politics/2015-05-28/one-busy-day-nc-gop-lawmakers-push-through-abortion-and-gay-marriage-bills North Carolina lawmakers pushed through two of the year’s most controversial measures on Wednesday afternoon, limiting debate and quickly ushering… Thu, 28 May 2015 11:32:52 GMT /politics/2015-05-28/one-busy-day-nc-gop-lawmakers-push-through-abortion-and-gay-marriage-bills Jorge Valencia, Jeff Tiberii