Speakers argued that while communities across western North Carolina relied on neighbors, local governments, nonprofits, and volunteers to rebuild, Whatley failed to deliver the federal support residents were promised.
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Speakers argued that while communities across western North Carolina relied on neighbors, local governments, nonprofits, and volunteers to rebuild, Whatley failed to deliver the federal support residents were promised.
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This is the fourth payout by the Trump administration to halt offshore wind development and cancel leases in a push to replace renewable energy projects with fossil fuel and nuclear power.
Los legisladores estatales aprobaron el miércoles una propuesta para hacer permanente el programa piloto que amplía el uso de cámaras lectoras de placas en las carreteras de Carolina del Norte.
“Now, any parent knows that juggling work and being a new parent is no small task,” Gov. Stein said at the bill signing, alongside teachers and state workers. “But with this state policy, we’re making it easier for parents to succeed in the state’s workforce.”
Speakers argued that while communities across western North Carolina relied on neighbors, local governments, nonprofits, and volunteers to rebuild, Whatley failed to deliver the federal support residents were promised.
The reluctance to sign the package centers around the SAVE America Act, a large-scale voter suppression bill. Trump admitted he didn’t sign the housing package in protest of the SAVE Act not being passed by the Republican-led Senate.
Dallas Woodhouse, the former leader of the North Carolina Republican Party who served as an elections liaison for the State Auditor’s Office, has resigned after he was caught pressuring county election officials to enact early voting plans that aligned with GOP priorities.
“Investing in rural infrastructure unlocks opportunity,” said Stein. “When we strengthen rural North Carolina, we empower local economies, we connect our people to critical services, and we ensure that no matter where someone lives, we offer them a fair shot at success.”
Los defensores también señalan que Carolina del Norte carece de una norma específica para proteger a los trabajadores al aire libre del calor extremo y continúan exigiendo más protecciones para los trabajadores.
Questions about Whatley’s ties to the utility company go beyond his investments. Recent reporting found that he spent more than a decade lobbying for utility companies, including Duke Energy, and arguing in favor of rate increases.
The 634-page bill, drafted by a few hand-selected legislators without public comment and the regular committee process, was revealed to lawmakers just one day before they had to vote on it. They also passed a corrections bill shortly after, which made revisions to the original budget.
NC Democrats have proposed bills to push back against restrictions and protect reproductive health care for communities, as well as bills to improve maternal health in Black and rural communities.
Voting rights advocates and community members gathered together at the “We Will Protect Our Vote” rally at Halifax Mall in protest against House Bill 958, a harmful voter suppression bill that places unnecessary obstacles to toss ballots.
The press event hosted by Berger and Hall was now six weeks ago and as the short session moves forward there has been no legislative action towards a budget.
Los legisladores republicanos de Carolina del Norte anularon esta semana varios vetos del gobernador Josh Stein, aprobando nuevas leyes que amplían la cooperación con autoridades federales de inmigración y eliminan programas de diversidad, equidad e inclusión (DEI) en escuelas, universidades y otras instituciones públicas.