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Former Democratic Sen. Joel Ford used to be a critic of school choice, but his experiences as a father changed his perspective.
Former Democratic Sen. Joel Ford used to be a critic of school choice, but his experiences as a father changed his perspective.
 
The Senate/Higher Education Committee on Wednesday, June 5, approved the bill, introduced in the Senate as S.B. 290. It passed the House, 88-24, April 16.
The Senate/Higher Education Committee on Wednesday, June 5, approved the bill, introduced in the Senate as S.B. 290. It passed the House, 88-24, April 16.
 
Although it may not appear so, the leaders of both major political parties in North Carolina favor lowering the tax burden of large businesses.
Although it may not appear so, the leaders of both major political parties in North Carolina favor lowering the tax burden of large businesses.
 
The two main factors that should be considered when evaluating how hospital mergers affect a health-care market for patients are prices and quality.
The two main factors that should be considered when evaluating how hospital mergers affect a health-care market for patients are prices and quality.
 
Proponents of the Durham-Orange Light Rail Project were issued a crushing blow by the GoTriangle Board of Trustees, which terminated the project in early April.
Proponents of the Durham-Orange Light Rail Project were issued a crushing blow by the GoTriangle Board of Trustees, which terminated the project in early April.
 
The focus used to be on developing the whole person: To lift students morally and ethically, to pique their curiosity in all things, and to instill, as cardinal John Henry Newman wrote, certain “habits of mind” that produce a deeply thoughtful individual.
The focus used to be on developing the whole person: To lift students morally and ethically, to pique their curiosity in all things, and to instill, as cardinal John Henry Newman wrote, certain “habits of mind” that produce a deeply thoughtful individual.
 
State Treasurer Dale Folwell has clashed with Vidant Health in the past over state resources and State Health Plan reforms, but isn’t involved in the current battle between the hospital chain and the UNC Board of Governors over control of Vidant Medical Center.
State Treasurer Dale Folwell has clashed with Vidant Health in the past over state resources and State Health Plan reforms, but isn’t involved in the current battle between the hospital chain and the UNC Board of Governors over control of Vidant Medical Center.
 
If a new poll from Emerson Polling is accurate, the Democratic Party has an edge over Republicans in upcoming elections.
If a new poll from Emerson Polling is accurate, the Democratic Party has an edge over Republicans in upcoming elections.
 
Co-chairmen of the House Select Committee on Disaster Relief panned sluggish hurricane relief efforts by the Cooper administration. They want renewed oversight authority.
Co-chairmen of the House Select Committee on Disaster Relief panned sluggish hurricane relief efforts by the Cooper administration. They want renewed oversight authority.
 
North Carolina senators passed a budget resolution May 31, but they’re still working to resolve a disputed provision involving Vidant Health.
North Carolina senators passed a budget resolution May 31, but they’re still working to resolve a disputed provision involving Vidant Health.
 
In 1940, some 3.6 million people lived in North Carolina, ranking the state 11th in the nation in population and first in the Southeast. Across the South as a whole, only Texas (6.4 million) was more populous.
In 1940, some 3.6 million people lived in North Carolina, ranking the state 11th in the nation in population and first in the Southeast. Across the South as a whole, only Texas (6.4 million) was more populous.
 
Rep. Chuck McGrady, his hand on the polished bar, couldn’t stop smiling as he leaned in for a better look.
Rep. Chuck McGrady, his hand on the polished bar, couldn’t stop smiling as he leaned in for a better look.
 
The University of North Carolina never has pursued a takeover of Vidant Health, despite the hospital system’s claims otherwise, UNC Health Care said May 31.
The University of North Carolina never has pursued a takeover of Vidant Health, despite the hospital system’s claims otherwise, UNC Health Care said May 31.
 
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 Hollywood boycott of states with highly restrictive abortion laws is continuing to pick up steam, with dozens of high-profile stars signing on to a pro-life state boycott
The Hollywood boycott of states with highly restrictive abortion laws is continuing to pick up steam, with dozens of high-profile stars signing on to a pro-life state boycott
 
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.
 
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.
 
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.
 
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.
 
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.
 
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.
 
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.
 
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.
 
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.
 
For the second straight year, the N.C. Press Association acknowledged Carolina Journal’s reporting and commentary in its annual awards.
For the second straight year, the N.C. Press Association acknowledged Carolina Journal’s reporting and commentary in its annual awards.
 
Vidant Health doesn’t understand why the North Carolina Senate wants to cut its funding.
Vidant Health doesn’t understand why the North Carolina Senate wants to cut its funding.
 
In an act of integrity that also proved to be politically shrewd, future President John Adams served as defense counsel for British redcoats involved in the Boston Massacre of 1770.
In an act of integrity that also proved to be politically shrewd, future President John Adams served as defense counsel for British redcoats involved in the Boston Massacre of 1770.
 
State Auditor Beth Wood says passage of her agency bill to help clean up local governments’ slipshod financial bookkeeping is a major win for taxpayers across the state.
State Auditor Beth Wood says passage of her agency bill to help clean up local governments’ slipshod financial bookkeeping is a major win for taxpayers across the state.
 
Faculty pay can vary greatly across universities and even within the same university system.
 
The Senate’s proposed biennial budget includes the largest pay raises for state employees in more than a decade, but doesn’t include a cost-of-living increase for state retirees.
The Senate’s proposed biennial budget includes the largest pay raises for state employees in more than a decade, but doesn’t include a cost-of-living increase for state retirees.
 
The Raleigh City Council has voted to allow people to rent one or two guest rooms, but homeowners won’t be allowed to rent entire houses.
The Raleigh City Council has voted to allow people to rent one or two guest rooms, but homeowners won’t be allowed to rent entire houses.
 
In March, Helen Pluckrose and James A. Lindsay penned “A Principled Defense of the University” for Areo.
 
The State Board of Elections wants to pay incoming Executive Director Karen Brinson Bell nearly $30,000 more than her predecessor Kim Strach.
The State Board of Elections wants to pay incoming Executive Director Karen Brinson Bell nearly $30,000 more than her predecessor Kim Strach.
 
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