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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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Charlotte’s growth plan under fire from unlikely alliance of developers and activists

4 years ago  •  Infrastructure, Piedmont, Charlotte Region

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

4 years ago  •  Courts, Environment

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

4 years ago  •  Politics and Government, COVID-19

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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