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Politics and Government

House Republicans seek investigation into impact of school closures on students with disabilities

4 years ago  •  Education, Politics and Government, Federal

NC Republicans working on next steps in push to reopen schools to more students

4 years ago  •  Politics and Government, Education

Michael Hyland, WCNC – Republicans in the General Assembly are determining their next steps in the push to open schools for more kids to come back in person, as they …
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Capitol riot leads former Republican to run for Senate, but NC law will make it tough

4 years ago  •  Politics and Government, U.S. Senate

Danielle Battaglia, News & Observer – A lifelong Republican’s decision to change party affiliations following the Capitol riot has evolved into a run for U.S. Senate. Kimrey Rhinehardt, 46, of …
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Erica Smith lost badly in her first run for Senate. Why she thinks 2022 is different.

4 years ago  •  Politics and Government, U.S. Senate

Brian Murphy, News & Observer – It was just a year ago that Erica Smith lost her bid for the Democratic nomination for U.S. Senate. Of course, it was a …
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N.C. Lawmakers Weigh Banning Hair Discrimination

4 years ago  •  Politics and Government

Garrett Bergquist, Spectrum News – A good hairstyle begins with a good wash. It’s early morning at H2O Hair Salon & Spa. Jaliyah Marsh wants to change her style to …
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N.C. Senate leaders prepare plan for potential vote to override governor’s veto of school reopening bill

WBTV – North Carolina Senate leaders are fighting to require school districts to give the option for in-person learning across the state. In that plan is a potential vote to override …
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Iredell GOP elects new leadership at convention, but statue debate dominates discussion

Ben Gibson, Record & Landmark – John Allen was elected the new head of the Iredell Republican Party at its convention on Saturday, but the meeting will likely be remembered …
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Lawsuit seeks millions in impact-fee refunds for Orange County home buyers, developers

4 years ago  •  Politics and Government, Triangle

Tammy Grubb, News & Observer – Orange County could be forced to refund millions of dollars to several hundred residents and developers who built new homes from 2009 to 2016 …
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Burr, Tillis vote against Biden’s massive COVID-19 relief package as it passes Senate

News & Observer – North Carolina Republican Sens. Richard Burr and Thom Tillis voted against final passage of the $1.9 trillion COVID-19 relief bill — President Joe Biden’s top legislative …
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Asheville council to vote on switch to elected school board; would require state legislation

4 years ago  •  WNC, Politics and Government

Joel Burgess, Citizen Times – In a potentially history-making move, City Council will vote on whether the city school board should be picked by election or remain an appointed body as it has …
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