Health
Lawmakers Debate Improvements to North Carolina’s Mental Health System
The budget proposed by Gov. Roy Cooper included an investment of $1 billion in a three-part plan.
June 23, 2023
Politics
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Supreme Court Decision on Alabama Voting Maps Could Shake Up North Carolina
The Supreme Court decision on Alabama redistricting may breathe new life into states like North Carolina, which is facing anti-voter measures by Republicans, a gerrymandering case and an upcoming round of redistricting.
June 23, 2023
Politics
Biden Centers Military Families in Latest Visit to North Carolina
“The reason we’ve been able to sustain that force year after year, decade after decade, is because military spouses, caregivers, and survivors have answered the call as well,” President Biden stated.
June 22, 2023
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Lt. Gov. Mark Robinson Quietly Deleted Facebook Post Calling School Shooting Victim a ‘Crisis Actor’ – But He Won’t Apologize
While targeting a school shooting survivor on Facebook, in a recently deleted response, Robinson agreed with a comment that survivor David Hogg was a paid crisis actor.
June 22, 2023
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Proving That Their ‘Big Tent’ Isn’t So Big, NCGOP Censures Sen. Thom Tillis For Supporting Marriage Equality, Immigration Reform
The NCGOP voted to censure Republican U.S. Sen. Thom Tillis for being too “liberal” on gay marriage, immigration and gun control.
June 21, 2023
Politics
North Carolina and Florida Leaders Join in Condemning Extremist Republicans Robinson and DeSantis
“Republican leaders, like Mark Robinson and Ron DeSantis, are taking us farther and farther away from what most people in North Carolina, Florida and all over the United States are willing to tolerate,” stated North Carolina state Sen. Graig Meyer.
June 21, 2023
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Days Before Being Charged in Federal Court, Trump Pledges to Endorse Lt. Gov. Mark Robinson’s Gubernatorial Campaign
Trump called the anti-LGBTQ+, misogynistic, antisemitic, anti-education, anti-choice, pro-gun, Christian nationalist lieutenant governor “one of the great stars of the party, one of the great stars in politics.”
June 20, 2023
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NCGOP Advances Two Bills to Overhaul North Carolina Elections
One proposal would establish additional barriers to early voting such as new restrictions on same-day registration and mail-in voting. The measure also seeks to make it easier for people to accuse others of committing voter fraud.
June 20, 2023
Education
NC Republican’s Private School Voucher Program Would Benefit Existing Private School Families While Neglecting Public Schools
Senate Bill 406 and House Bill 832 would use taxpayer dollars to support Republicans’ “Opportunity Scholarships” for wealthy families and those already enrolled in private schools.
June 15, 2023
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Top NC Republicans Including Moore, Berger, Robinson Received Nearly $900K in Illegal Donations From Video Poker Industry, Complaint Claims
A complaint filed in late May accuses the video poker industry of illegally giving nearly $900,000 to committees and candidates – including Phil Berger, Tim Moore and Mark Robinson – between 2019 and 2022.
June 15, 2023