The 2016 season premiere of Legislative Week in Review covers House Bill 2. We'll hear from Tami Fitzgerald of the NC Values Coalition, Rep. Grier Martin (D-Wake) who calls for a repeal and get analysis from "Mac" McCorkle, Assoc. Professor at the Sanford School of Public Policy. We discuss the recent Voter ID court ruling with Rep. David Lewis and hear comments on the governor's 2016 budget.

The NC Senate approved its 21.47 billion dollar budget bill this week. The state House focused on gun legislation that lead to emotional and sometimes "heated" House floor debate. Sen. Rick Gunn (R-Alamance County) explains why NC should have state investments in companies linked to Iran's energy sector. Kelly McCullen hosts.

The House voted to override Governor McCrory's veto of legislation allowing magistrates to refuse to serve in same-sex marriage ceremonies. The Senate offers proposals to cut income and corporate taxes. House committee discusses drivers permits of undocumented immigrants. Kelly McCullen hosts.

Legislation passes to let magistrates refuse same-sex marriage ceremonies. Hunters could see expanded hunting options for Sundays.

The veto of two pieces of legislation has the attention of lawmakers. Foster care law changes could help foster youth better launch their adult lives. An omnibus gun has 2nd Amendment advocates cheering but gun control groups bristling. Kelly McCullen hosts.

Legislation passes to let magistrates refuse same-sex marriage ceremonies. Hunters could see expanded hunting options for Sundays.

House budget writers release parts of their 2015-2016 budget plan. An agricultural proposal could boost NC's deer farming industry but wildlife advocates worry about disease importation from deer imports. A new, forgivable college loan is proposed for college graduates willing to teach science or math in NC schools after graduating. Kelly McCullen hosts.

An offer's on the table to reform the state's transportation funding. The governor offers some strategies for streamlining state government.

The House votes to require a doctor be present at future state executions. The Senate votes to give local governments authority to launch their own local economic development and historic preservation tax credit programs. Senator Ralph Hise (R-Mitchell County) explains his position on the state's pending sale of the Dorothea Dix hospital grounds to the City of Raleigh. Kelly McCullen hosts.

Senate Democratic Leader Dan Blue discusses the progress of the 2015 NC General Assembly. Conservatives are debating whether to rescind or expand calls for a convention of states to propose US constitutional amendments. Rep. Grier Martin (D-Wake) discusses veterans' issues. Kelly McCullen hosts.