Education
It’s Time We Start Fighting For Our Public Schools: HEAL Together NC Is Doing Just That
For the longest while in North Carolina, K-12 public schools have been on the struggle bus.
September 22, 2023
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Economy
AG Josh Stein Gets Another Win for North Carolinians After Taking on Google Over ‘Anticompetitive Conduct’ In Company’s App Store
North Carolina Attorney General Josh Stein can mark himself down for another win on behalf of North Carolinians after being part of a bipartisan group of attorneys general who came to an agreement with Google over “anticompetitive conduct involving the Google Play Store,” WRAL reported.
September 22, 2023
Economy
Bill Currently In NCGA Could Make Rooftop Solar More Affordable For North Carolinians – But One Senator Thinks It’s Socialism
A bill currently in the North Carolina General Assembly would increase the state’s cap on leases for rooftop solar panels, a move that could help more people and businesses take advantage of the lower cost of electricity without paying full price for the panels and installation, The News & Observer reported.
September 21, 2023
Education
Amid New School Year, NCGOP’s “Don’t Say Gay” Law Will Harm LGBTQ+ Students
Last month, Charlotte-Mecklenburg school system became one of the first districts in the state to implement measures from North Carolina’s very own version of the “Don’t Say Gay” bill.
September 21, 2023
Politics
Your Voting Experience Can Still Go Smoothly Despite NCGOP’s Best Efforts to Make It Difficult
As much as Republicans in the North Carolina legislature hope that you can’t (or won’t) vote due to all of the restrictions and barriers they have put in place – such as voter ID – it’s possible to make your voting experience smooth and easy.
September 20, 2023
Health
Anti-Abortion Centers In The Triad Rake In Big Money
With the dismantling of Roe v. Wade and the passage of an extreme abortion ban in North Carolina, pregnant people in the state have found themselves with limited options for accessing reproductive healthcare.
September 20, 2023
Education
North Carolina Public Schools Infrastructure Issues Stem from NCGOP Neglect
Classrooms across the state, particularly in Wake County schools, are feeling the impact of inadequate investments. For years, state Republicans have failed to pass state budgets that include meaningful investments towards the public school infrastructure – leading to numerous school districts facing out of date facilities.
September 20, 2023
Health
Local Advocate Says State Abortion Ban Leads to Chaos, Danger to North Carolinians
Since the overturn of Roe v. Wade, 22 states have banned or passed laws restricting abortions. For North Carolina, a 12-week abortion ban went into effect in July, further limiting access to reproductive health care for millions in the southeast.
September 19, 2023
Education
One Parent’s Complaint Leads To Book Ban In New Hanover County
Recently, the New Hanover County school board voted to temporarily remove the book “Stamped: Racism, Anti-Racism, And You” from their district’s classrooms following a complaint made by one parent. The decision came after a five-hour public hearing where Superintendent Dr. Charles Foust and Assistant Superintendent Dawn Brinson argued against Katie Gates, the lone complainant and parent of a former Ashley High School AP Language and Composition student.
September 19, 2023
Feature
Democrats Call Out NCGOP for Holding Up Medicaid Expansion; NCGOP Now Tying Medicaid to Casino Legislation
Once again, North Carolina Republican leaders are proving that they have the wrong priorities. In order to pass a sweetheart deal for himself and a few of his legislative buddies, Berger wants to gut Medicaid expansion from the budget.
September 19, 2023