Healthcare Protections Expanded For Nursing, Pregnant State Workers
An omnibus bill signed by President Joe Biden at the end of 2022 will provide new healthcare protections for workers who are pregnant or nursing.
January 18, 2023
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Racist Columbus County Sheriff Quits For Second Time
Ex-Columbus County Sheriff Jody Greene has resigned for a second time following controversy over recordings of racist remarks about Black people he made in phone calls to a former captain.
January 17, 2023
Still No Answers Or Leads 6 Weeks After Moore County Power Grid Attacks
It has been more than six weeks since gun-wielding vandals opened fire in an attack on Duke Energy power substations in Moore County and we still have no answers about what happened.
January 17, 2023
NC’s Role In Jan. 6 Capitol Attack Still Being Uncovered 2 Years Later
Within the next few weeks, multiple North Carolinians who have been accused or convicted of crimes related to the insurrection will either be brought to trial or sentenced for their role in the attack.
January 13, 2023
Newly Appointed Judge Is The Latest Update In Long-Running Leandro Education Case
For the second time, Chief Justice Paul Newby has chosen a former classmate and friend to oversee a hugely important education funding case.
January 13, 2023
NCGOP Wants To Use New Legislative Session To Subvert Democracy, Create Chaos
Tim Moore is making a workplace that is inhospitable to working parents, those with health problems, caregivers, and others by dismantling important rules and disregarding precedent.
January 13, 2023
NC Receives Federal Grant to Replace Aging ‘Lifeline’ to Outer Banks
“It is one of the few options residents and visitors have for accessing our far eastern counties, and this bridge replacement will serve our state for decades to come,” Gov. Roy Cooper said.
January 13, 2023
Omnibus Spending Bill To Send Millions To North Carolina
Just before the end of 2022, a $1.7 trillion omnibus spending bill was signed into law by President Biden. North Carolina will see $240.7 million being put to work in the state.
January 12, 2023
Leandro, Teacher Pay And Republican Power Grab Remain Key Topics In Upcoming Legislative Session
On top of pushing controversial salary measures, education leaders focused on shifting more power from the State Board of Education to state superintendent Catherine Truitt, in a bid to push forth more Republican measures.
January 11, 2023
Tough Battles Ahead in NC Legislature in 2023
It’s not entirely clear yet what legislation Republican leaders will try to advance first, but it’s well-known which issues will be fought over at some point in this year’s session.
January 10, 2023