Feature
Medicaid Delay Puts Thousands More North Carolinians At Risk of Losing Coverage
For thousands of North Carolinians, Medicaid expansion can’t come soon enough.
August 31, 2023
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Economy
NC House Democrats And School Board Members Call On Republicans To Stop Delays And Pass A Budget To Support Education
North Carolina’s traditional calendar schools are now back in session and many don’t have enough teachers or bus drivers to properly operate, all because Republicans in the legislature can’t do their job and agree on a state budget, Democratic lawmakers and school board members have said.
August 31, 2023
Economy
Record Investment In Clean Energy For NC Following First Year Of Inflation Reduction Act
Following the first year of Biden’s Inflation Reduction Act, the largest federal investment in climate and clean energy ever, a new report from the American Clean Power (ACP) Association shows a surge of investment in North Carolina’s economy.
August 31, 2023
Education
School Bus Driver Shortage Impacts School Districts Statewide
Amid back to school season, states across the country are facing a severe shortage of teachers and bus drivers. According to a report by USA TODAY , all 50 states have seen at least “one instance of a major school bus driver shortage” so far this year.
August 30, 2023
Politics
Gov. Cooper Vetoes Yet Another GOP Attempt to Undermine Governor Powers
Last week, Governor Roy Cooper vetoed a bill that would transfer some of the governor’s powers to the Republican-led legislature, calling it “unconstitutional.”
August 30, 2023
Politics
Mark Walker Launches Attacks on Mark Robinson’s Financial Woes as NC Republican Gubernatorial Primary Heats Up
North Carolina Lt. Gov. Mark Robinson is facing a crowded primary on his way to seeking the Republican nomination for Governor. And his fellow candidates are not content to make it easy for him.
August 29, 2023
Environment
New Data Predicts Close To 50 Days A Year Of 100+ Heat Index For North Carolina By 2050
A new ABC11 analysis of climate data shows that North Carolina’s summers are becoming hotter and more frequent, and this is having a major impact on the state’s agriculture industry.
August 29, 2023
Education
Without State Budget, School Districts Face Uncertainty
As back to school season is in full swing, many school districts are having to navigate without a budget, impacting school staff and educators across the state.
August 28, 2023
Economy
Override Votes Prove NCGOP Cares More About Attacking LGBTQ+ Kids Than Paying Teachers, Expanding Medicaid
“The legislature finally comes back to pass legislation that discriminates, makes housing less safe, blocks FEMA disaster recovery funding, hurts the freedom to vote and damages our economy,” Gov. Roy Cooper said.
August 28, 2023
Health
Black Maternal Health In North Carolina: A Conversation That Is Past Due
Source: Editorial Board Here in North Carolina Black women are three times as likely to die from pregnancy-related complications than white women. What a powerful
August 26, 2023