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.

The House approves a 72-hour wait for women seeking abortions. A consideration of using driver licenses as a concealed carry permit card as well. Legislators hope to study creating better rural broadband internet service. E-cigarette regulations pass the Senate. Kelly McCullen hosts.

Legislators compromised on a gas tax bill to lower rates but not allow them to fall with wholesale prices, as expected. A deal between Duke Energy and municipal-owned power companies could lead to lower bills for 250,000 rural power customers. The House and McCrory Administration calls on Senate leaders to renew historic preservation tax credits. Kelly McCullen hosts

The Historic Preservation Tax Credit gets rehabbed. Homeowners may lose a tool to stop developers. Deer farming in North Carolina.

A bi-partisan deal could result in lower electric bills for nearly 250,000 rural electricity customers. The Senate releases its version of an economic incentives bill. Kelly McCullen hosts.

The Senate passes legislation to change the Greenville City Council districts as well as the district structure of the Wake County Board of Commissioners.

Governor Pat McCrory unveils his 2015-16 budget proposal. The House debates not allow state gas tax rates to drop as pump prices - as expected - decline. The House also renews the debate on economic incentives. Rep. Darren Jackson (D-Wake) explains why some DWI convicts need to face a zero tolerance alcohol level should their revoked drivers license be restored. Kelly McCullen hosts.

Winter weather hits Raleigh for a second straight week but it doesn't affect the movement of legislation to give magistrates to right to refuse to conduct same-sex marriage if the magistrate recuses on religious belief grounds.

Sen. Jeff Jackson discusses being the one legislator on the Senate floor during the week's ice storm. He earned some Internet popularity by tweeting funny comments about the experience. Rep. Michael Speciale believes NC Ferries should operate free-of-charge for drivers. He explains. House Finance Committee Chairman Jason Saine discusses the early flow of the 2015 legislative session.

We cover the NC Senate's passage of a gas tax bill the Republicans call a tax cut but Democrats say will cause tax hikes in future years. The House approves legislation to let state voters determine if Eminent Domain should be restricted. Early budget talks get underway. Kelly McCullen hosts.