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Health

Gender Affirming Care Ban for Minors Challenged in Federal Court

National and local LGBTQ+ groups have sued North Carolina over the ban on gender affirming care for minors passed by Republicans earlier this year. The lawsuit was filed in federal court by Lambda Legal and several other groups on the grounds that House Bill 808 violates the 14th Amendment by discriminating against transgender individuals and infringes on the rights of parents to make medical decisions with their children, according to the News & Observer.

October 27, 2023

Environment

North Carolina Republicans Use Budget to Block Local Plastic Bag Bans

The Republican-led North Carolina legislature has blocked local governments from banning single-use plastic bags and Styrofoam containers. The provision was inserted into the state budget, which was signed into law by Governor Roy Cooper in September.

October 26, 2023

Politics

Republican NC Treasurer Dale Folwell Slams NCGOP Legislators For Exempting Themselves from Public Records Law

Republican North Carolina State Treasurer Dale Folwell hit out at the Republican-controlled General Assembly after they passed a budget that included a provision restricting access to public records, NC Newsline reported.

October 26, 2023

Education

Johnston School Board Policy Update Could Impact School Library Books

Johnston County School board members have voted to approve book bans in not only classrooms but school libraries. The Joco school board, which has made headlines in the last few years, approved the removal of any books with LGBTQ content from elementary school libraries due to North Carolina’s new Don’t Say Gay law.

October 25, 2023

Economy

NC Republicans Override 5 More Gov. Cooper Vetoes; At Least 5 Lawsuits Filed Over NCGOP Bills

North Carolina Republicans have now overridden five more of Gov. Roy Cooper’s legislative vetoes, marking the 19th time they have blocked the governor’s vetoes during this session – but Democrats, advocates and pro-democracy groups are fighting

October 25, 2023

Health

Medicaid Expansion to Launch December 1 in North Carolina

After being held up for months by state Republican lawmakers’ protracted dispute over the state budget, The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services has gotten the final federal approval to launch Medicaid Expansion.

October 24, 2023

Politics

Lt. Gov. Mark Robinson’s History of Antisemitism, Holocaust Denialism Once Again in the Spotlight

Robinson’s antisemitism isn’t some big secret – he’s openly spread hate about Jewish people on his social media pages dating back more than five years ago, as well as through speeches and interviews.

October 24, 2023

Politics

North Carolina set to become key 2024 battleground state for Democrats

As we inch closer to 2024, North Carolina is emerging as a key battleground for the upcoming elections. With an ever-changing demographic, and the possibility of another round of Republican-leaning congressional maps, North Carolina has become one of the most competitive battleground states.

October 23, 2023

Economy

UNCG Budget Challenges: Is Your Academic Program Safe from Elimination

Since the beginning of October, there have been many rumblings about budget challenges at the University of North Carolina at Greensboro (UNCG). In order to

October 23, 2023

Lifestyle

What You Need To Know Before Heading To The North Carolina State Fair

Well it’s October and fall is here so you know what time it is. Yep, it’s time for confusing North Carolina weather where you wake up at 7 am and it’s 40 degrees out so you dress accordingly. When you make your return back outside around 3pm and it’s freaking 80 degrees out. Make sure you take care of your wardrobe and mental and physical health during the season change.

October 20, 2023

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Gender Affirming Care Ban for Minors Challenged in Federal Court

North Carolina Republicans Use Budget to Block Local Plastic Bag Bans

Republican NC Treasurer Dale Folwell Slams NCGOP Legislators For Exempting Themselves from Public Records Law

Johnston School Board Policy Update Could Impact School Library Books

NC Republicans Override 5 More Gov. Cooper Vetoes; At Least 5 Lawsuits Filed Over NCGOP Bills

Medicaid Expansion to Launch December 1 in North Carolina

Lt. Gov. Mark Robinson’s History of Antisemitism, Holocaust Denialism Once Again in the Spotlight

North Carolina set to become key 2024 battleground state for Democrats

UNCG Budget Challenges: Is Your Academic Program Safe from Elimination

What You Need To Know Before Heading To The North Carolina State Fair

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