NCGA to Introduce Crime Legislation in Wake of Recent Murders

NCGA to introduce crime legislation in wake of recent murders

In a Sept. 11 press conference, NC Speaker of the House Destin Hall, R-Caldwell; and Senate Leader Phil Berger, R-Rockingham, announced plans to introduce legislation later this month targeting crime in North Carolina in light of the recent murder of Iryna Zaruska, a Ukrainian immigrant, in Charlotte.  “We have been speaking about what we can do to prevent the tragedy that happened in Charlotte from ever happening again in this state,” said Hall…

GOP legislative leaders in NC respond to murders with 'tough-on-crime' proposals

Murders in Charlotte and Utah draw response from NC Republican leaders. Pairing anti-crime talk with partisan politicking draws criticism. GOP legislative leaders in NC respond to murders with ‘tough-on-crime’ proposals is a story from Carolina Public Press, an award-winning independent newsroom. Our breakthrough journalism shines a light on the critical overlooked and under-reported issues facing North Carolina’s more than 11 million residents.…