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Governor Roy Cooper has issued a proclamation declaring June as Safety Month in North Carolina, urging individuals and employers to be proactive in reducing risk by following basic safety rules and practices.
Governor Roy Cooper has issued a proclamation declaring June as Safety Month in North Carolina, urging individuals and employers to be proactive in reducing risk by following basic safety rules and practices.
 
On National Cancer Survivors Day, we honor the remarkable Americans who have survived cancer.
On National Cancer Survivors Day, we honor the remarkable Americans who have survived cancer.
 
The Washington Police Department is requesting assistance in locating the following individuals in reference to Felony Break/Enter of Motor Vehicles in the Washington Area.
The Washington Police Department is requesting assistance in locating the following individuals in reference to Felony Break/Enter of Motor Vehicles in the Washington Area.
 
U.S. Senators Thom Tillis (R-NC) and Chris Coons (D-DE), co-chairs of the Senate Human Rights Caucus, released the following statement on the 30th anniversary of the Tiananmen Square massacre, which took place on June 4, 1989
U.S. Senators Thom Tillis (R-NC) and Chris Coons (D-DE), co-chairs of the Senate Human Rights Caucus, released the following statement on the 30th anniversary of the Tiananmen Square massacre, which took place on June 4, 1989
 
Governor Roy Cooper shared the following statement on today’s passage of a disaster relief funding package:
Governor Roy Cooper shared the following statement on today’s passage of a disaster relief funding package:
 
On this day, we commemorate the 40th anniversary of St. Pope John Paul II’s historic celebration of the Mass on June 2, 1979, in Warsaw
On this day, we commemorate the 40th anniversary of St. Pope John Paul II’s historic celebration of the Mass on June 2, 1979, in Warsaw
 
Wake County Commissioners passed a 10.13% property tax increase Monday night- the second largest in the county's history, despite calls for more access to public comment and increased fiscal responsibility from the Wake County Republican Party.
Wake County Commissioners passed a 10.13% property tax increase Monday night- the second largest in the county's history, despite calls for more access to public comment and increased fiscal responsibility from the Wake County Republican Party.
 
The N.C. Senate passed its budget plan for the next two years Friday by a 30-16 vote.
The N.C. Senate passed its budget plan for the next two years Friday by a 30-16 vote.
 
The days of late spring, continue to come and go in the most delightful fashion. It is a bit warmer, now, but in the absence of humidity, it is a pleasant thing to be outside.
The days of late spring, continue to come and go in the most delightful fashion. It is a bit warmer, now, but in the absence of humidity, it is a pleasant thing to be outside.
 
The N.C. Alcoholic Beverage Control system — created in 1937 in the wake of the repeal of Prohibition — for the past 80-plus years has remained mostly static.
The N.C. Alcoholic Beverage Control system — created in 1937 in the wake of the repeal of Prohibition — for the past 80-plus years has remained mostly static.
 
Recently, Senator Thom Tillis (R-NC), Senator Chris Coons (D-DE), Congressman Brian Fitzpatrick (R-PA), and Congressman Gerry Connolly (D-VA) sent a bipartisan, bicameral letter to House and Senate Appropriators urging them to protect Coast Guard death gratuities in the event of another government s
Recently, Senator Thom Tillis (R-NC), Senator Chris Coons (D-DE), Congressman Brian Fitzpatrick (R-PA), and Congressman Gerry Connolly (D-VA) sent a bipartisan, bicameral letter to House and Senate Appropriators urging them to protect Coast Guard death gratuities in the event of another government s
 
Yesterday, President Donald J. Trump declared that a major disaster exists in the State of Oklahoma and ordered Federal assistance to supplement State, tribal, and local recovery efforts
Yesterday, President Donald J. Trump declared that a major disaster exists in the State of Oklahoma and ordered Federal assistance to supplement State, tribal, and local recovery efforts
 
The Senate passed its version of a $23.9 billion 2019-20 budget amid sharp rhetoric that broke along partisan and regional divides.
The Senate passed its version of a $23.9 billion 2019-20 budget amid sharp rhetoric that broke along partisan and regional divides.
 
Last week the Senate passed a budget that maintains the responsible budget growth that has defined Republican fiscal policies since 2011 and prioritizes tax relief, state employees who haven't received equitable treatment in previous years, and health care reform.
Last week the Senate passed a budget that maintains the responsible budget growth that has defined Republican fiscal policies since 2011 and prioritizes tax relief, state employees who haven't received equitable treatment in previous years, and health care reform.
 
The struggle over Vidant Health, the regional hospital network affiliated with the Brody School of Medicine at East Carolina University, escalated Thursday.
The struggle over Vidant Health, the regional hospital network affiliated with the Brody School of Medicine at East Carolina University, escalated Thursday.
 
Governor Roy Cooper has ordered all United States and North Carolina flags at state buildings, facilities and grounds to be lowered to half-staff immediately through sunset on Tuesday, June 4, 2019 to honor the victims of the Virginia Beach, Virginia tragedy on May 31, 2019.
Governor Roy Cooper has ordered all United States and North Carolina flags at state buildings, facilities and grounds to be lowered to half-staff immediately through sunset on Tuesday, June 4, 2019 to honor the victims of the Virginia Beach, Virginia tragedy on May 31, 2019.
 
Gov. Roy Cooper on Thursday, May 30, signed into law House Bill 363, the Craft Beer Distribution and Modernization Act, the result of a compromise among mid-sized craft brewers and the N.C. Beer and Wine Wholesalers Association.
Gov. Roy Cooper on Thursday, May 30, signed into law House Bill 363, the Craft Beer Distribution and Modernization Act, the result of a compromise among mid-sized craft brewers and the N.C. Beer and Wine Wholesalers Association.
 
As we celebrate LGBT Pride Month and recognize the outstanding contributions that LGBT people have made to our great Nation, let us also stand in solidarity with the many LGBT people
As we celebrate LGBT Pride Month and recognize the outstanding contributions that LGBT people have made to our great Nation, let us also stand in solidarity with the many LGBT people
 
Military veterans who attended a recent private event with socialist Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (D-NY) stormed out of the meeting after Ocasio-Cortez reportedly bashed U.S. foreign policy and attacked Israel Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.
Military veterans who attended a recent private event with socialist Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (D-NY) stormed out of the meeting after Ocasio-Cortez reportedly bashed U.S. foreign policy and attacked Israel Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.
 
Mrs. Barbara Elizabeth Edwards Scott, age 88, a resident of Washington. NC died Thursday May 30, 2019 at Ridgewood Manor.
Mrs. Barbara Elizabeth Edwards Scott, age 88, a resident of Washington. NC died Thursday May 30, 2019 at Ridgewood Manor.
 
Public comment is sought on the proposed Social Services Block Grant Plan, which outlines how $74 million in federal Social Services Block Grant funds will be spent in North Carolina in the coming state fiscal year.
Public comment is sought on the proposed Social Services Block Grant Plan, which outlines how $74 million in federal Social Services Block Grant funds will be spent in North Carolina in the coming state fiscal year.
 
On June 19, 2019, President Donald J. Trump will award the Presidential Medal of Freedom to Arthur B. Laffer.
On June 19, 2019, President Donald J. Trump will award the Presidential Medal of Freedom to Arthur B. Laffer.
 
Students play a critical role in helping keep schools safe, State Superintendent Mark Johnson said during a May 30 news conference announcing a partnership with Sandy Hook Promise to deliver a statewide anonymous mobile tip line.
Students play a critical role in helping keep schools safe, State Superintendent Mark Johnson said during a May 30 news conference announcing a partnership with Sandy Hook Promise to deliver a statewide anonymous mobile tip line.
 
Governor Roy Cooper has signed the following bills into law:
Governor Roy Cooper has signed the following bills into law:
 
A series of job skill training classes will make it easier for participants to transfer into stable employment or gain the relevant skills to excel in their current position and even move ahead.
A series of job skill training classes will make it easier for participants to transfer into stable employment or gain the relevant skills to excel in their current position and even move ahead.
 
On Friday, May 31, 2019, the President signed into law:
 
Tomorrow, Buddy Bengel, a conservative business owner, and entrepreneur from New Bern will launch his campaign to be the next Lt. Governor of North Carolina.
Tomorrow, Buddy Bengel, a conservative business owner, and entrepreneur from New Bern will launch his campaign to be the next Lt. Governor of North Carolina.
 
The North Carolina Senate is crunching numbers to consider building a new teaching hospital for East Carolina University’s Brody School of Medicine, a source close to Senate leadership has told Carolina Journal.
The North Carolina Senate is crunching numbers to consider building a new teaching hospital for East Carolina University’s Brody School of Medicine, a source close to Senate leadership has told Carolina Journal.
 
How far has the United States gone down the road of punishing people for uttering politically incorrect thoughts?
 
On Tuesday, Planned Parenthood's president, Leana Wen, issued a panicked tweet because if the state of Missouri doesn't renew by Friday Planned Parenthood's license for its clinic in St. Louis, Missouri will be the first state that doesn't have a single abortion clinic.
On Tuesday, Planned Parenthood's president, Leana Wen, issued a panicked tweet because if the state of Missouri doesn't renew by Friday Planned Parenthood's license for its clinic in St. Louis, Missouri will be the first state that doesn't have a single abortion clinic.
 
Today, President Donald J. Trump declared that an emergency exists in the State of Arkansas and ordered Federal assistance to supplement State and local response efforts
Today, President Donald J. Trump declared that an emergency exists in the State of Arkansas and ordered Federal assistance to supplement State and local response efforts
 
A group of healthcare stakeholders met in Raleigh last week for a first-ever “listen and learn” session focused on two questions: How much should we spend on healthcare and how should these dollars be advocated?
A group of healthcare stakeholders met in Raleigh last week for a first-ever “listen and learn” session focused on two questions: How much should we spend on healthcare and how should these dollars be advocated?
 
Expect continuing partisan shots as Republican legislators and Democratic Gov. Roy Cooper’s administration haggle over state government’s response to Hurricane Matthew.
Expect continuing partisan shots as Republican legislators and Democratic Gov. Roy Cooper’s administration haggle over state government’s response to Hurricane Matthew.
 
As everyone knows, the United States of America has been invaded by hundreds of thousands of people coming through Mexico and entering our country illegally.
As everyone knows, the United States of America has been invaded by hundreds of thousands of people coming through Mexico and entering our country illegally.
 
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