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Each week, staff at Carolina Journal looks back at the week in N.C. politics and chooses several interesting, relevant stories you may have missed. Here’s this week’s review:
Each week, staff at Carolina Journal looks back at the week in N.C. politics and chooses several interesting, relevant stories you may have missed. Here’s this week’s review:
 
Twenty-four lawmakers leaving N.C. General Assembly in 2020
Twenty-four lawmakers leaving N.C. General Assembly in 2020
 
At a certain age, everyone begins to wonder, “Have I saved enough for retirement?”
At a certain age, everyone begins to wonder, “Have I saved enough for retirement?”
 
Legislators are looking at a controversial reform to lower patients’ medical bills for surgery in North Carolina.
Legislators are looking at a controversial reform to lower patients’ medical bills for surgery in North Carolina.
 
A Superior Court judge has reversed course on a $2.5-million settlement granting a Confederate veterans group ownership of Silent Sam.
A Superior Court judge has reversed course on a $2.5-million settlement granting a Confederate veterans group ownership of Silent Sam.
 
Money is tight at N.C. Department of Health and Human Services.
 
A recent U.S. Supreme Court decision could cost N.C. state government millions of dollars.
A recent U.S. Supreme Court decision could cost N.C. state government millions of dollars.
 
More than a thousand jobs and a massive reform are at stake now that the budget stalemate has thrown Medicaid transformation into chaos.
More than a thousand jobs and a massive reform are at stake now that the budget stalemate has thrown Medicaid transformation into chaos.
 
A surgeon’s lawsuit against state restrictions on medical equipment has fallen victim to an obscure procedural rule.
A surgeon’s lawsuit against state restrictions on medical equipment has fallen victim to an obscure procedural rule.
 
The Republican and Democratic candidates for state superintendent had similar positions on the causes of school re-segregation and the need to find common ground.
The Republican and Democratic candidates for state superintendent had similar positions on the causes of school re-segregation and the need to find common ground.
 
East Carolina University’s leadership continues to be a headache for the University of North Carolina System, and several members of UNC’s Board of Governors seem fed up.
East Carolina University’s leadership continues to be a headache for the University of North Carolina System, and several members of UNC’s Board of Governors seem fed up.
 
Each week, staff at Carolina Journal looks back at the week in N.C. politics and chooses several interesting, relevant stories you may have missed. Here’s this week’s review.
Each week, staff at Carolina Journal looks back at the week in N.C. politics and chooses several interesting, relevant stories you may have missed. Here’s this week’s review.
 
NoDa Brewing Co., which collects awards like a brewer collects hops, continues to grow.
NoDa Brewing Co., which collects awards like a brewer collects hops, continues to grow.
 
The Democratic majority in the U.S. House has approved a massive pro-labor union bill that’s unlikely to make it past the Republican-led U.S. Senate.
The Democratic majority in the U.S. House has approved a massive pro-labor union bill that’s unlikely to make it past the Republican-led U.S. Senate.
 
The Trump administration and the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services last week unveiled a new model for how states could finance and design benefit plans for the Affordable Care Act — also known as Obamacare — Medicaid expansion population.
The Trump administration and the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services last week unveiled a new model for how states could finance and design benefit plans for the Affordable Care Act — also known as Obamacare — Medicaid expansion population.
 
North Carolina is a model for states looking to diffuse a looming debt crisis over unfunded health care benefits for state retirees, the Manhattan Institute says in a report.
North Carolina is a model for states looking to diffuse a looming debt crisis over unfunded health care benefits for state retirees, the Manhattan Institute says in a report.
 
North Carolina’s “gig economy” would take a major hit under a pro-labor union bill that may soon be heard in the U.S. House, experts say.
North Carolina’s “gig economy” would take a major hit under a pro-labor union bill that may soon be heard in the U.S. House, experts say.
 
Sen. Deanna Ballard, R-Watauga, wants the presiding judge in the Leandro case to share his perspective on education policy before the Senate Education Committee.
Sen. Deanna Ballard, R-Watauga, wants the presiding judge in the Leandro case to share his perspective on education policy before the Senate Education Committee.
 
Family farm bankruptcies are on the rise in North Carolina, a signal the rest of the state’s farm economy could be in trouble.
Family farm bankruptcies are on the rise in North Carolina, a signal the rest of the state’s farm economy could be in trouble.
 
North Carolina should avoid borrowing billions, even though the state’s “credit card limit,” a recent study says, is more than $11 billion over the next decade.
North Carolina should avoid borrowing billions, even though the state’s “credit card limit,” a recent study says, is more than $11 billion over the next decade.
 
Voters in this state will help decide this year whether Donald Trump wins a second term as president.
Voters in this state will help decide this year whether Donald Trump wins a second term as president.
 
The clock is ticking on hemp licenses for North Carolina farmers.
 
Now that North Carolina knows how much it can borrow, politicians are arguing about how much the state should borrow.
Now that North Carolina knows how much it can borrow, politicians are arguing about how much the state should borrow.
 
Each week, staff at Carolina Journal looks back at the week in N.C. politics and chooses several interesting, relevant stories you may have missed. Here’s this week’s review
Each week, staff at Carolina Journal looks back at the week in N.C. politics and chooses several interesting, relevant stories you may have missed. Here’s this week’s review
 
A stack of studies chronicles worrisome trends in adolescent mental health. Over a decade, youth depression has increased significantly.
A stack of studies chronicles worrisome trends in adolescent mental health. Over a decade, youth depression has increased significantly.
 
North Carolina is grappling with systemic shortages in mental health care, and regulations are making it worse — often disproportionately hurting veterans and the state’s most vulnerable residents.
North Carolina is grappling with systemic shortages in mental health care, and regulations are making it worse — often disproportionately hurting veterans and the state’s most vulnerable residents.
 
In 2018 Time, declared Georgia “the Hollywood of the South.” By then, Georgia had developed the largest film incentive program in the entire United States.
In 2018 Time, declared Georgia “the Hollywood of the South.” By then, Georgia had developed the largest film incentive program in the entire United States.
 
Tiffany Lesnik, a lawyer in Wake County, arrived at the N.C. State Board of Elections on Dec. 4 to file her notice of candidacy. But an official told her she didn’t qualify.
Tiffany Lesnik, a lawyer in Wake County, arrived at the N.C. State Board of Elections on Dec. 4 to file her notice of candidacy. But an official told her she didn’t qualify.
 
North Carolinians strongly believe parents are the ultimately authority when it comes to educating their children, a new poll from the conservative-leaning Civitas Institute shows.
North Carolinians strongly believe parents are the ultimately authority when it comes to educating their children, a new poll from the conservative-leaning Civitas Institute shows.
 
Few people outside the bubble of N.C. state government seem to be paying much attention to the lingering impasse over a vetoed state budget.
Few people outside the bubble of N.C. state government seem to be paying much attention to the lingering impasse over a vetoed state budget.
 
North Carolina ranks 12th in the nation for how it prepares teachers to teach children to read, a new report shows.
North Carolina ranks 12th in the nation for how it prepares teachers to teach children to read, a new report shows.
 
Under President Obama’s redefinition, much more of North Carolina, and virtually all of our state east of Interstate 95, would have been designated as Waters of the United States.
Under President Obama’s redefinition, much more of North Carolina, and virtually all of our state east of Interstate 95, would have been designated as Waters of the United States.
 
The John Locke Foundation is kicking off National School Choice Week with a talk from Robert Luddy, the creator of several charter and private schools in North Carolina.
The John Locke Foundation is kicking off National School Choice Week with a talk from Robert Luddy, the creator of several charter and private schools in North Carolina.
 
Amy O. Cooke is the new publisher of Carolina Journal. She is also the new CEO for the John Locke Foundation.
Amy O. Cooke is the new publisher of Carolina Journal. She is also the new CEO for the John Locke Foundation.
 
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