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Lt. Gov. decries politicization of NC classrooms

4 years ago  •  Education

Matthew Burns, WRAL – Lt. Gov. Mark Robinson said Tuesday that some North Carolina teachers are inserting their political and cultural ideologies into what’s being taught in their classrooms, and …
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Award-winning Raleigh chef is the latest to sue insurance company for COVID losses

4 years ago  •  Courts, COVID-19

Drew Jackson, News & Observer – Raleigh chef Ashley Christensen filed a federal lawsuit Monday seeking COVID-19 coverage from her restaurants’ insurance company. The two-time James Beard Award winner is …
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New bill would protect natural gas in NC

4 years ago  •  Politics and Government

Travis Fain, WRAL – Local governments across North Carolina would be forbidden by the state from banning natural gas and other energy sources under legislation that moved forward Tuesday.

https://www.wral.com/new-bill-would-protect-natural-gas-in-nc/19578990/

COVID-19 relief bill offers long-denied aid to Black and other minority farmers

4 years ago  •  Politics and Government, COVID-19

Martha Quillin, News & Observer – In 2017, Latonya Andrews bought a 60-acre tract of Warren County land to become the fourth generation of her family to farm it. A …
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On Medicaid in North Carolina? You can pick a new health plan now. Here’s how.

4 years ago  •  Politics and Government, Healthcare

Will Doran, News & Observer – Just about everyone in North Carolina who is on Medicaid will need to enroll in a new health plan this spring. The state is transforming …
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More sunshine? Cawthorn, other NC lawmakers push for permanent time change

Brian Murphy and Will Doran, News & Observer – Some North Carolina lawmakers never want to change their clocks again. Several state lawmakers and at least one member of Congress …
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Bill lifting rules on nurses could make NC health care cheaper. Will it pass this year?

4 years ago  •  Politics and Government, Healthcare

Will Doran, News & Observer – A bipartisan group of state lawmakers has teamed up with advocates for nurses, rural communities and regulatory reform to file a bill they say …
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Rogers takes over as chancellor at East Carolina University

4 years ago  •  Education

Business NC – Philip Rogers takes office today as the 12th chancellor of East Carolina University. He’ll meet with his cabinet, students and participate in Cannonball Kickoff, the official start …
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NC bill aims to protect college students accused of sexual assault. Critics are wary.

4 years ago  •  Politics and Government, Crime

Kate Murphy, News & Observer – Some North Carolina state senators have introduced a bill that would expand the rights of college students accused of sexual misconduct in all 16 UNC System …
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GOP Election Bills Are Coming In North Carolina. How Far Will They Go?

4 years ago  •  Politics and Government, Statewide

Steve Harrison, WFAE – North Carolina was home to some of the most bitter fights over voting last decade. But while states like Georgia and Arizona are now considering bills …
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