North Carolina ranked 33rd in women’s health and reproductive care outcomes. In terms of maternal health, NC’s rates for maternal deaths while pregnant and infant mortality were both above the national average.
Should Trump take the presidency, Project 2025 recommends that the National Weather Service “should fully commercialize its forecasting operations.” Effectively privatizing weather data could hinder everyday Americans’ access to weather data.
Lt. Gov. Mark Robinson is addressing recent ads that highlight his statements on abortion, including remarks about women not being “responsible enough to keep your skirt down.”
The funding will facilitate a range of initiatives, including the construction of new facilities, upgrades to existing water systems, and the removal of harmful contaminants.
The Coach George Williams Interchange will be located at the junction of New Bern Avenue and Interstate 440, a tribute approved by the NCDOT following a request from the Raleigh City Council.
The idea of relocating Princeville first came about after Hurricane Matthew. The state stepped in to help, buying 53 acres of vacant land near the town and providing funds to town leaders to plan a new mixed-use neighborhood.
North Carolina has a busy ballot this November, with candidates running for high-profile positions such as Labor Commissioner, State Superintendent, Attorney General, and Governor.
North Carolina A&T State University’s library, the F.D. Bluford Library, was awarded a $300,000 digital champion grant from the North Carolina Department of Information Technology’s Office of Broadband and Digital Equity (NCDIT).
One of the far-right Republican legislators up for reelection is Rep. Allen Chesser, who has represented the 25th district in the North Carolina House since 2022. While endorsing Chesser, Destin Hall, the House member presumed to become the next Speaker of the House, stated that Chesser’s reelection is “vital in ensuring we are able to keep our super majority in the next election”
Governor Roy Cooper has recently reduced the sentence of four north carolinians and pardoned four others. In a press release on the matter, Cooper disclosed that the pardons and commutations came after an intense review of each case.