Source: Rick Smith, WRAL TECHWIRE, 7/11/16

Some 50 bills are awaiting Gov. Pat McCrory's signature - or veto. Among them is crowdfunding legislation, which opens up new opportunities for startups and investors. But a much larger economic development bill that could have been big news for the entire state failed, leaving media attention focused on HB2. What a shame.

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