Tag Archives: Veto

NC lawmaker loses award after fracking vote

Posted on July 4, 2012 by DRenegade

Click here to see the video with Rep. Hamilton explaing why she voted for the override. A state representative from Wilmington is defending her vote that helped override Gov. Bev Perdue’s veto of a bill on fracking. The vote is … Continue reading →

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Perdue vetoes controversial fracking bill

Posted on July 1, 2012 by DRenegade

RALEIGH, N.C. — Gov. Bev Perdue announced Sunday that she has vetoed a controversial proposal to legalize fracking. The bill, Senate Bill 820, was backed by Republican leaders in the House and Senate, who said it would give state regulators up to two … Continue reading →

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