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This contention leaves open the question of whether state government and the reporters are collecting and analyzing the right data the right way.
This contention leaves open the question of whether state government and the reporters are collecting and analyzing the right data the right way.
 
President Trump promised fast approval of a COVID-19 vaccine when he came to North Carolina to talk about the progress of a potential vaccine candidate.
President Trump promised fast approval of a COVID-19 vaccine when he came to North Carolina to talk about the progress of a potential vaccine candidate.
 
A lawsuit pitting the two major-party contenders in North Carolina’s governor’s race will head to a court hearing Aug. 4.
A lawsuit pitting the two major-party contenders in North Carolina’s governor’s race will head to a court hearing Aug. 4.
 
Chances are pretty good that you don’t have an extra $40,000 to throw away on new government-mandated expenses this year.
Chances are pretty good that you don’t have an extra $40,000 to throw away on new government-mandated expenses this year.
 
North Carolina’s largest teacher organization is suing to kill a program helping low-income families send their children to private schools.
North Carolina’s largest teacher organization is suing to kill a program helping low-income families send their children to private schools.
 
Rep. David Lewis, R-Harnett, chairman of the House Rules Committee, announced Friday, July 24, he wouldn’t seek a 10th term in the General Assembly.
Rep. David Lewis, R-Harnett, chairman of the House Rules Committee, announced Friday, July 24, he wouldn’t seek a 10th term in the General Assembly.
 
A Union County teacher recently declared, “This might be rude, but I don’t care about parent child care issues.
A Union County teacher recently declared, “This might be rude, but I don’t care about parent child care issues.
 
North Carolinians know more about COVID-19 hospitalizations than they did a week ago.
 
As death rates spike across the nation, no one knows how many North Carolinians have died since the COVID-19 pandemic struck.
As death rates spike across the nation, no one knows how many North Carolinians have died since the COVID-19 pandemic struck.
 
When she found a job in May, Greensboro resident Alyssa Trent started working in a call center for unemployment benefits.
When she found a job in May, Greensboro resident Alyssa Trent started working in a call center for unemployment benefits.
 
The University of North Carolina Board of Governors is keeping tuition and fees the same no matter what happens with COVID-19.
The University of North Carolina Board of Governors is keeping tuition and fees the same no matter what happens with COVID-19.
 
An updated tool for voter statistics could provide clarity for North Carolinians during a global pandemic and disrupted election.
An updated tool for voter statistics could provide clarity for North Carolinians during a global pandemic and disrupted election.
 
Gov. Roy Cooper’s school reopening plan creates confusion when parents and kids need a clear path forward, one education expert says.
Gov. Roy Cooper’s school reopening plan creates confusion when parents and kids need a clear path forward, one education expert says.
 
On Saturday night, Jennifer Clapton stood in a brightly lit bowling alley, watching her autistic, 22-year-old son laugh.
On Saturday night, Jennifer Clapton stood in a brightly lit bowling alley, watching her autistic, 22-year-old son laugh.
 
HBO probably never expected one of its high-profile dramas to deliver a message about overly burdensome occupational licensing.
HBO probably never expected one of its high-profile dramas to deliver a message about overly burdensome occupational licensing.
 
The turmoil surrounding COVID-19 derailed much of the work the General Assembly had done before the pandemic.
The turmoil surrounding COVID-19 derailed much of the work the General Assembly had done before the pandemic.
 
Gov. Roy Cooper dithered for weeks on schools before issuing a one-size-fits all reopening plan filled with confusion and contradictions.
Gov. Roy Cooper dithered for weeks on schools before issuing a one-size-fits all reopening plan filled with confusion and contradictions.
 
Gov. Roy Cooper announced during a Tuesday, July 14, news conference that schools can reopen in the fall with a mix of in-person instruction and remote learning.
Gov. Roy Cooper announced during a Tuesday, July 14, news conference that schools can reopen in the fall with a mix of in-person instruction and remote learning.
 
Checks and balances within our government’s structure play an important role.
 
Decisions about N.C. schools, jobs, and businesses made behind fog of unclear information
 
This summer’s racial protests and violence have propelled the issue of slavery reparations under the national spotlight.
This summer’s racial protests and violence have propelled the issue of slavery reparations under the national spotlight.
 
The end of the Atlantic Coast Pipeline shuts the door on one example of Gov. Roy Cooper’s executive overreach.
 
America’s convoluted, public-private health care system is filled with bad policies and inefficiencies.
America’s convoluted, public-private health care system is filled with bad policies and inefficiencies.
 
While public schools wait for Gov. Roy Cooper to decide how classes will look this year, private schools are finalizing plans for reopening.
While public schools wait for Gov. Roy Cooper to decide how classes will look this year, private schools are finalizing plans for reopening.
 
The COVID-19 shutdowns have ravaged rural health care.
 
A N.C. Business Court judge is working through several cases against Gov. Roy Cooper from business owners seeking to reopen.
A N.C. Business Court judge is working through several cases against Gov. Roy Cooper from business owners seeking to reopen.
 
The N.C. General Assembly was correct in voting — unanimously — to extend a deadline for businesses to renew state alcohol permits.
The N.C. General Assembly was correct in voting — unanimously — to extend a deadline for businesses to renew state alcohol permits.
 
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.
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.
 
Tensions between Democratic Gov. Roy Cooper and some Republican members of the Council of State surfaced again.
Tensions between Democratic Gov. Roy Cooper and some Republican members of the Council of State surfaced again.
 
The U.S. Supreme Court has struck down a rule banning religious private schools from participating in scholarship programs.
The U.S. Supreme Court has struck down a rule banning religious private schools from participating in scholarship programs.
 
During a 2020 legislative session immersed in financial doubt and civil unrest, Republican lawmakers flailed against Gov. Roy Cooper’s veto power, fighting executive orders they say hurt North Carolina.
During a 2020 legislative session immersed in financial doubt and civil unrest, Republican lawmakers flailed against Gov. Roy Cooper’s veto power, fighting executive orders they say hurt North Carolina.
 
Bowling alleys in North Carolina can reopen, though bars, gyms, and amusement parks remain closed.
Bowling alleys in North Carolina can reopen, though bars, gyms, and amusement parks remain closed.
 
Local and national headlines have highlighted recent battles involving history.
 
Incoming University of North Carolina System President Peter Hans has accepted a $400,000 base salary — significantly less than the earnings of some peers and predecessors.
Incoming University of North Carolina System President Peter Hans has accepted a $400,000 base salary — significantly less than the earnings of some peers and predecessors.
 
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