NC bill aims to protect college students accused of sexual assault. Critics are wary.
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?
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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Charlotte’s growth plan under fire from unlikely alliance of developers and activists
Danielle Chemtob, Charlotte Observer – First, Charlotte City Council voiced concern about a long-term plan to guide the city’s growth, casting doubt on the possibility of approving it next month. …
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Proposed pipeline extension into NC gains new life in court
AP – A proposed extension of the Mountain Valley Pipeline from Virginia into North Carolina has gained new life in an ongoing court battle. The Roanoke Times reported Thursday that the 4th …
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NC spends $1.7B more in COVID relief. Here’s what’s in the bill Cooper just signed
Dawn Baumgartner Vaughan, News & Observer – North Carolina Gov. Roy Cooper signed into law Thursday $1.7 billion in COVID-19 relief for the state, in the second spending bill this …
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NC bill to return more students to classrooms becomes law
Gary Robertson, AP – North Carolina elected leaders finalized a directive on Thursday that will put more K-12 students in classrooms five days a week by telling all districts to …
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Lawmakers: Governor shouldn’t have unilateral power to shut down NC
Matthew Burns, WRAL – House Republicans on Wednesday marked the one-year anniversary of Gov. Roy Cooper’s declaration of a statewide emergency over the coronavirus pandemic to introduce legislation that would …
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House’s church weapons debate turns theological
Laura Leslie, WRAL – A debate over gun rights on church grounds turned theological Thursday in the state House. House lawmakers were debating House Bill 134, titled the “Second Amendment …
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NC Senate OK’s bill telling sheriffs to act on ICE requests
Gary Robertson, AP – Republican legislation ordering North Carolina’s sheriffs to note the immigration status of jail inmates and assist federal agents who want to detain them received state Senate …
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Senate confirms North Carolina’s Regan to lead the Environmental Protection Agency
Brian Murphy and Francesca Chambers, News & Observer – Throughout his Senate confirmation process, North Carolina’s top environmental official Michael Regan earned praise for his ability to bring sides together …
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