Environment
North Carolina: A Clean Energy Powerhouse
North Carolina is emerging as a leading state in the clean energy revolution, with a surge of innovative projects and job opportunities.
December 13, 2024
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Lifestyle
North Carolina’s Holiday Train Rides: A Magical Journey
North Carolina offers a variety of festive train rides that are perfect for families and individuals alike. From the classic Polar Express to unique experiences like the Country Christmas Train, there’s something for everyone.
December 13, 2024
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Impacted voters speak out against Jefferson Griffin’s ‘desperate’ attempt to change election results
“Jefferson Griffin and the GOP do not actually want to make this election safe and secure. They want to throw out enough ballots as it will take to declare a victory,” said Gabby Chiarenza, a Wake County voter whose ballot has been challenged.
December 11, 2024
Community
NC Republicans Play Politics With WNC Residents in Desperate Need of Support
Knowing that they have lost their veto-proof supermajority for the next session, Republicans are attempting one last power grab at the expense of North Carolinians who need help putting their lives back together after Helene.
December 9, 2024
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NC Senate GOP Pass 3 Controversial Proposals – Including 2 Constitutional Amendments – Weeks Before Losing Supermajority
With only a few weeks left before they lose their veto-proof supermajority, North Carolina’s Republican-controlled Senate last week announced and then immediately passed three politically controversial proposals, including two new state constitutional amendments.
December 9, 2024
Environment
In a North Carolina First, Officials Rescued a Distressed Manatee from an Eastern NC River
The nine-foot-long, 855-pound female manatee was reported to the Outer Banks Marine Mammal Stranding Network in late October after it was spotted near Kitty Hawk showing “concerning behavior.”
December 9, 2024
Economy
‘There Can Be No Delay’: President Biden Pushes For Disaster Relief to Support Impacted Communities
Last month, President Biden requested over $100B in emergency disaster aid to help Americans impacted by Hurricane Helene and other natural disasters. In NC, the Republican-led NCGA has only approved $877M in relief aid, equal to about 1.6% of the estimated total damage of $53B.
December 9, 2024
Economy
Trump’s Tariff Plans Will Increase Costs for Middle and Working-Class Americans
For the average American, the costs of electronics, clothing, and other consumer goods would surge as much as 45 percent, if Trump’s tariffs hit China.
December 9, 2024
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Less Than a Third of NC’s Legislators in 2025 Will Be Women
Next year, women will comprise only about 30% of North Carolina’s legislators, highlighting a persistent gender imbalance in elected offices across the state. Men will account for roughly 70% of state lawmakers, a figure that has remained relatively unchanged in recent years.
December 9, 2024
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Democrats in NC General Assembly Appoint Sen. Batch, Rep. Reives to Leadership Roles
The Senate elected Sen. Sydney Batch, who represents the 17th Senate district in Wake County. House Democrats voted to reelect Rep. Robert Reives of the 54th House District to lead in their chamber. Reives has led the House Democrats since 2021 and has been a part of the House since 2014.
December 4, 2024