North Carolina HBCU Students Call For Lawmakers To Make Equitable Investments
On “Advocacy Day,” students encouraged lawmakers to “respect the rights of HBCU students to have a voice in our democracy.”
March 9, 2023
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‘Doctors Do Not Want These Laws’: State Doctors Call Out The Dangers Of Abortion Restrictions
“We adamantly oppose any new abortion restrictions,” a letter signed by more than 1,000 North Carolina healthcare professionals stated.
March 9, 2023
After Years Of Stalling, State House And Senate Agree On Medicaid Expansion
“Since we all agree this is the right thing to do, we should make it effective now to make sure we leverage the money that will save our rural hospitals and invest in mental health,” Gov. Roy Cooper said.
March 8, 2023
House Speaker Tim Moore Lies About 2020 Raleigh Protests While Pushing Racist ‘Anti-Rioting’ Bill
Last month, while pushing a racist and undemocratic “anti-rioting” bill, NC House Speaker Tim Moore flat-out lied when he said that people died in Raleigh’s 2020 George Floyd protests.
March 8, 2023
6 NC Sheriffs Speak Out Against NCGA Bills Forcing Them to Act as ICE Agents
“[T]these bills set a precedent requiring that we prioritize voluntary immigration enforcement at the expense of local law enforcement priorities,” sheriffs from Wake, Durham, Mecklenburg, Orange, Buncombe, and Wilson counties wrote.
March 7, 2023
Attorney General Josh Stein is Seeking to Establish Fentanyl Control Unit
The goal of the Fentanyl Control Unit that AG Josh Stein hopes to create would be to help local district attorneys handle large-scale fentanyl trafficking, wiretap, and overdose cases
March 7, 2023
Raleigh Lawmakers Want To Ax Earth Science From NC Schools
Eliminating earth science from the curriculum would mean that students would not learn about climate change and how their actions impact the environment.
March 7, 2023
NC House Republicans Trying For 3rd Time to Pass Bill Forcing Sheriffs to Act as ICE Agents
Forcing local sheriffs to do the federal government’s job also puts an undue burden – administrative and financial – on the departments. Laws such as HB 10 can lead to serious, expensive litigation.
March 6, 2023
Gun Safety Advocates, Organizers Say They Are ‘Appalled’ By NCGA’s Reckless, Dangerous Gun Legislation
“Why on earth would you choose to repeal one of the life-saving laws that we have, that has been proven to prevent gun violence…?” asked Becky Ceartas, executive director of North Carolinians Against Gun Violence.
March 6, 2023
US Soccer Considers Relocating To Cary
Cary is no stranger to being the hub for national sports teams. USA Baseball chose Cary as its home and HQ back in 2007. Cary is also the home of WakeMed Soccer Park where North Carolina FC and the NC Courage play.
March 3, 2023