Officially called the “Methane Emission Fee,” the fee aims to encourage oil and gas companies to invest in reducing methane emissions.
Election Day is set for Nov. 5, with polling places open from 6:30 a.m. to 7:30 p.m. Voters can locate their polling sites and view a sample ballot using the State Board of Elections’ voter search tool. This year, North Carolina voters must present an approved form of identification to cast their votes.
“People need to know that they’re safe in their house, at least for the time being, until we can get things back on track,” said state Rep. Lindsey Prather (D-Buncombe).
“If we lose NC, we lose the White House and our future,” Republican superintendent candidate Michele Morrow wrote. “Our children are being attacked. This is the American Revolution 2.0!”
Puerto Rican stars Bad Bunny and Ricky Martin publicly supported Kamala Harris on the same day comedian Tony Hinchcliffe referred to Puerto Rico as a “floating island of garbage” during Donald Trump’s Madison Square Garden rally.
The amendment intentionally creates division across various communities in our state, casts doubt on the security and integrity of our elections, and provokes anti-immigration hate and racism, which are already issues in our country.
North Carolina has one of the highest rates of medical debt in the U.S., ranking 4th in the nation. In 2022, 20% of residents had medical debt in collections—equivalent to one in five people.
Trump has proposed a 20% tariff on all imported goods and tariffs of 60% or higher on imports from China. A wide range of economists say American consumers would wind up bearing the burden of these tariffs.
Early voting is underway in North Carolina, and millions across the state have already cast their ballots. Organized by the political groups America Votes and Advance North Carolina, dozens of North Carolina A&T State University students and alumni held a march to the polls event on campus.
Local and statewide offices play critical roles in shaping the policies that lead our communities. They are responsible for enacting laws, allocating budgets, and overseeing public services, which directly influence issues like education, health care, and public safety.