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What can lawmakers consider during the 2018 short session? Not everything, because of limits imposed by the long session Adjournment Resolution
What can lawmakers consider during the 2018 short session? Not everything, because of limits imposed by the long session Adjournment Resolution
 
A former Navy sailor who was prosecuted by the Obama Administration for taking photos of classified sections of the submarine where he served, and was later pardoned by President Trump, is taking aim at former President Barack Obama
A former Navy sailor who was prosecuted by the Obama Administration for taking photos of classified sections of the submarine where he served, and was later pardoned by President Trump, is taking aim at former President Barack Obama
 
North Carolina taxpayers will foot the bill for a $3 billion transportation bond and won’t have a say in being saddled with the debt if House Bill 1010 passes
North Carolina taxpayers will foot the bill for a $3 billion transportation bond and won’t have a say in being saddled with the debt if House Bill 1010 passes
 
I discovered this program when I read Jean Gill's "Someone to Look Up To," a novel written by a Great Pyrenees dog, as is my book "Lord Banjo the Royal Pooch."
I discovered this program when I read Jean Gill's "Someone to Look Up To," a novel written by a Great Pyrenees dog, as is my book "Lord Banjo the Royal Pooch."
 
House Bill 514, which would allow four cities in the Charlotte-Mecklenburg school district to create and run their own charter schools, passed its initial vote in the Senate, 30-20
House Bill 514, which would allow four cities in the Charlotte-Mecklenburg school district to create and run their own charter schools, passed its initial vote in the Senate, 30-20
 
Today, U.S. Senator Thom Tillis (R-NC) applauded Raleigh being selected as one of five finalists to host the U.S. Army's new Futures Command, an organizational effort to consolidate the personnel that looks at the future threats the Army faces and what technology is needed to counter those threats
Today, U.S. Senator Thom Tillis (R-NC) applauded Raleigh being selected as one of five finalists to host the U.S. Army's new Futures Command, an organizational effort to consolidate the personnel that looks at the future threats the Army faces and what technology is needed to counter those threats
 
On Thursday, after news broke that President Trump had pardoned Dinesh D'Souza for his campaign finance violations, the New York Attorney General's office immediately tweeted out that they'd like to pass a state law to unjustifiably jail those who had been pardoned for federal crimes
On Thursday, after news broke that President Trump had pardoned Dinesh D'Souza for his campaign finance violations, the New York Attorney General's office immediately tweeted out that they'd like to pass a state law to unjustifiably jail those who had been pardoned for federal crimes
 
More evidence has surfaced about the disturbing political coverup of grave national security violations committed by the Pakistani who ran House Democrats' information technology.
More evidence has surfaced about the disturbing political coverup of grave national security violations committed by the Pakistani who ran House Democrats' information technology.
 
A bill allowing a few towns to operate their own charter schools is closer to becoming law
A bill allowing a few towns to operate their own charter schools is closer to becoming law
 
The grass is greener at the "rabbit patch" these days. Part of it may be due to the drenching rains in May.
The grass is greener at the "rabbit patch" these days. Part of it may be due to the drenching rains in May.
 
Using Advanced Placement (AP) courses to fulfill college requirements has long helped college students save both time and money
Using Advanced Placement (AP) courses to fulfill college requirements has long helped college students save both time and money
 
North Carolina legislative leaders released their agreed-upon budget proposal Monday, with votes expected to take place this week
North Carolina legislative leaders released their agreed-upon budget proposal Monday, with votes expected to take place this week
 
BCS Board of Education Calendar for May-June 2018
 
North Carolina Democrats have never opposed lowering taxes on big business. You may hear a lot of rhetoric to the contrary during the election cycle. Here's why, to borrow a phrase, you should take that rhetoric seriously but not literally
North Carolina Democrats have never opposed lowering taxes on big business. You may hear a lot of rhetoric to the contrary during the election cycle. Here's why, to borrow a phrase, you should take that rhetoric seriously but not literally
 
How do you identify yourself? You might begin by stating whether you're male or female, or the age group you are in. Or you might identify by race, sex, religion, where you live or your profession. Throughout recorded history humans have been tribal. We need to belong, to identify with others, to ha
How do you identify yourself? You might begin by stating whether you're male or female, or the age group you are in. Or you might identify by race, sex, religion, where you live or your profession. Throughout recorded history humans have been tribal. We need to belong, to identify with others, to ha
 
After a brief debate, the state Senate on Wednesday passed the 2018-19 General Fund budget largely along party lines, 36-14
After a brief debate, the state Senate on Wednesday passed the 2018-19 General Fund budget largely along party lines, 36-14
 
The $23.9 billion state General Fund budget for 2018-19 is a step away from being sent to Gov. Roy Cooper for his signature
The $23.9 billion state General Fund budget for 2018-19 is a step away from being sent to Gov. Roy Cooper for his signature
 
Cleanup and damage assessments are beginning in North Carolina's western counties, but hazards remain due to high water levels and saturated ground
Cleanup and damage assessments are beginning in North Carolina's western counties, but hazards remain due to high water levels and saturated ground
 
On Wednesday, President Trump signed the "right-to-try” bill, which now permits terminally ill patients to gain access to experimental medical treatments not yet approved by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA)
On Wednesday, President Trump signed the "right-to-try” bill, which now permits terminally ill patients to gain access to experimental medical treatments not yet approved by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA)
 
If money talks, then the state budget has a lot to say about education, health care, and public safety in North Carolina
If money talks, then the state budget has a lot to say about education, health care, and public safety in North Carolina
 
Today, President Donald J. Trump issued an Executive Grant of Clemency (Full Pardon) to Dinesh D'Souza, an accomplished author, lecturer, and scholar.
Today, President Donald J. Trump issued an Executive Grant of Clemency (Full Pardon) to Dinesh D'Souza, an accomplished author, lecturer, and scholar.
 
While rains from Alberto are tapering off across western North Carolina, emergency officials are keeping a close watch on river and lake levels as the threat of flooding, landslides and mudslides remains significant
While rains from Alberto are tapering off across western North Carolina, emergency officials are keeping a close watch on river and lake levels as the threat of flooding, landslides and mudslides remains significant
 
Last June, the N.C. General Assembly passed the Juvenile Justice Reinvestment Act which raised the age of juvenile jurisdiction in North Carolina to include 16- and 17-year-olds
Last June, the N.C. General Assembly passed the Juvenile Justice Reinvestment Act which raised the age of juvenile jurisdiction in North Carolina to include 16- and 17-year-olds
 
On Friday, the British police arrested Tommy Robinson, founder and former leader of the English Defence League, a far-right anti-Islam group
On Friday, the British police arrested Tommy Robinson, founder and former leader of the English Defence League, a far-right anti-Islam group
 
Academia has a long history of ignoring original minds who push their fields forward
 
Today, U.S. Senator Thom Tillis (R-NC) announced that the Department of Interior informed Congress that Swain County will receive the remaining $35.2 million owed to them from the North Shore Road settlement this year
Today, U.S. Senator Thom Tillis (R-NC) announced that the Department of Interior informed Congress that Swain County will receive the remaining $35.2 million owed to them from the North Shore Road settlement this year
 
Discussions around the revised 2018-19 budget have often focused on K-12 education spending
Discussions around the revised 2018-19 budget have often focused on K-12 education spending
 
The North Carolina Senate passed a $23.9 billion balanced budget adjustment with bipartisan support yesterday, Thursday, May 31, 2018
The North Carolina Senate passed a $23.9 billion balanced budget adjustment with bipartisan support yesterday, Thursday, May 31, 2018
 
On Friday, New York Mayor Bill De Blasio - who suggested today that the presence of The New York Post was harmful to his horribly-governed city - announced a "cultural plan" for New York
On Friday, New York Mayor Bill De Blasio - who suggested today that the presence of The New York Post was harmful to his horribly-governed city - announced a "cultural plan" for New York
 
Dorothy Marie Oden Parker "Dot" entered into a peaceful sleep on Saturday, May 26, 2018 at Vidant Cancer Center in Greenville, NC
Dorothy Marie Oden Parker "Dot" entered into a peaceful sleep on Saturday, May 26, 2018 at Vidant Cancer Center in Greenville, NC
 
Vonnie "Leigh" Norman Phillips, age 58, a resident of Washington, NC, died Thursday, May 31, 2018 at Vidant Inpatient Hospice
Vonnie "Leigh" Norman Phillips, age 58, a resident of Washington, NC, died Thursday, May 31, 2018 at Vidant Inpatient Hospice
 
Margaret "Peggy" Brooks Gray, age 86, a resident of Washington, NC, went to her heavenly home on Wednesday May 30, 2018 at Croatan Village of New Bern
Margaret "Peggy" Brooks Gray, age 86, a resident of Washington, NC, went to her heavenly home on Wednesday May 30, 2018 at Croatan Village of New Bern
 
Today, Ford Porter, spokesman for Governor Roy Cooper, shared the following comment after the legislature passed a budget without any amendments being allowed from members. The Governor will be reviewing the budget in the coming days
Today, Ford Porter, spokesman for Governor Roy Cooper, shared the following comment after the legislature passed a budget without any amendments being allowed from members. The Governor will be reviewing the budget in the coming days
 
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