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Standards writers have released the first draft of proposed revisions to North Carolina’s Healthful Living standards, which include Physical Education and Health/Sex Ed
Standards writers have released the first draft of proposed revisions to North Carolina’s Healthful Living standards, which include Physical Education and Health/Sex Ed
 
Last week, the state legislature overrode six of Governor Roy Cooper’s vetoes, setting a record for the most veto overrides in a single day.
Last week, the state legislature overrode six of Governor Roy Cooper’s vetoes, setting a record for the most veto overrides in a single day.
 
The Cumberland County sheriff has sued the Office of the State Auditor over its investigation of his office
 
Christmas came in August for many North Carolinians as Republican lawmakers in the House and Senate flexed their muscles and overrode three of Gov. Cooper’s vetoes on bills impacting school choice.
Christmas came in August for many North Carolinians as Republican lawmakers in the House and Senate flexed their muscles and overrode three of Gov. Cooper’s vetoes on bills impacting school choice.
 
Research on the pandemic’s effect on student enrichment shows that just forty-five percent of North Carolina’s K-12 students passed state reading, math, and science exams.
Research on the pandemic’s effect on student enrichment shows that just forty-five percent of North Carolina’s K-12 students passed state reading, math, and science exams.
 
Additions to the Bill Include Early Voting, Election Observer, Reforms.
 
The agricultural industry heavily relies on poultry farming, and it plays a significant role in supporting the economy. However, poultry farmers often face challenges when dealing with large integrator companies, which control various aspects of their operations.
The agricultural industry heavily relies on poultry farming, and it plays a significant role in supporting the economy. However, poultry farmers often face challenges when dealing with large integrator companies, which control various aspects of their operations.
 
When government decides to buy something, cost increases are sure to follow. One reason is that people are generally less cost-conscious when they’re spending other people’s money. Government decision-makers are people spending revenues collected from other people.
When government decides to buy something, cost increases are sure to follow. One reason is that people are generally less cost-conscious when they’re spending other people’s money. Government decision-makers are people spending revenues collected from other people.
 
WCPSS Spends 75% of Covid Dollars on Salaries and Benefits, Little to Nothing on Tutoring
 
State test scores show slight improvement over last year’s scores but still trail prepandemic levels
State test scores show slight improvement over last year’s scores but still trail prepandemic levels
 
Republican congressman Dan Bishop has formally announced that he will not be running for congressional office again, instead choosing to run for the open North Carolina Attorney General seat in 2024.
Republican congressman Dan Bishop has formally announced that he will not be running for congressional office again, instead choosing to run for the open North Carolina Attorney General seat in 2024.
 
North Carolina may soon have a new political party, but not if the elections board chair can stop it.
 
North Carolina Gubernatorial Candidate Josh Stein misled the media last month on his donations to his campaign, misattributing roughly $1 million in out-of-state funding as in-state.
North Carolina Gubernatorial Candidate Josh Stein misled the media last month on his donations to his campaign, misattributing roughly $1 million in out-of-state funding as in-state.
 
North Carolina State Board of Elections campaign finance reports covering the first half of 2023 were due on July 28th, covering the first half of 2023.
North Carolina State Board of Elections campaign finance reports covering the first half of 2023 were due on July 28th, covering the first half of 2023.
 
As the first day of school fast approaches, parents may once more find themselves taking a backseat in their children’s educational journey, at least for the time being.
As the first day of school fast approaches, parents may once more find themselves taking a backseat in their children’s educational journey, at least for the time being.
 
North Carolina’s new science standards add beneficial introductory material about the scientific method and its importance
North Carolina’s new science standards add beneficial introductory material about the scientific method and its importance
 
In a previous blogpost I reported on cancellations at two North Carolina educational institutions. Today I’m sorry to have to report on another.
In a previous blogpost I reported on cancellations at two North Carolina educational institutions. Today I’m sorry to have to report on another.
 
State budget writers have once again failed to pass a state budget by the beginning of the fiscal year
State budget writers have once again failed to pass a state budget by the beginning of the fiscal year
 
Long-term incompetence in the Elizabeth City Finance Department has led to financial woes for the city
 
Merit-based teacher pay rewards excellence and encourages outstanding teachers to enter and remain in the profession
Merit-based teacher pay rewards excellence and encourages outstanding teachers to enter and remain in the profession
 
All economies are planned, the conflict is between who gets to make the plans: individuals or a centralized few
All economies are planned, the conflict is between who gets to make the plans: individuals or a centralized few
 
Latest Example Further Demonstrates the Folly of Government Corporate Welfare
 
The U.S. Supreme Court recently handed down a decision holding that the State of Colorado may not force a website developer to create websites for same-sex weddings
The U.S. Supreme Court recently handed down a decision holding that the State of Colorado may not force a website developer to create websites for same-sex weddings
 
According to Department of Education figures, an estimated 1.4 million North Carolinians currently owe student loans, contributing to the Tar Heel State ranking as the eighth highest state on the average amount of student debt owed, with the average borrower owing $37,920.
According to Department of Education figures, an estimated 1.4 million North Carolinians currently owe student loans, contributing to the Tar Heel State ranking as the eighth highest state on the average amount of student debt owed, with the average borrower owing $37,920.
 
Another poor choice for a "success story" by NCInnovation further undercuts the organization's case
 
North Carolina’s election reform bill, Senate Bill 747, would prevent “Zuck bucks” from being used to influence elections
North Carolina’s election reform bill, Senate Bill 747, would prevent “Zuck bucks” from being used to influence elections
 
Since 2017, the population of North Atlantic Right Whales has declined by 30 percent
 
Parents Were Skeptical of More Funding as the Path to Better Outcomes, However
 
After a failed attempt last year, advocates of the Parents’ Bill of Rights (PBR) succeeded this session in passing legislation (SB 49) that enshrines parental rights and helps to correct the current imbalance of power between parents and schools across North Carolina.
After a failed attempt last year, advocates of the Parents’ Bill of Rights (PBR) succeeded this session in passing legislation (SB 49) that enshrines parental rights and helps to correct the current imbalance of power between parents and schools across North Carolina.
 
Texas program should serve as a cautionary tale for North Carolina legislators debating $1.4 billion in funding for NCInnovation
Texas program should serve as a cautionary tale for North Carolina legislators debating $1.4 billion in funding for NCInnovation
 
Sawmills have been decreasing in North Carolina for over a decade due to regulatory burdens and foreign competition
Sawmills have been decreasing in North Carolina for over a decade due to regulatory burdens and foreign competition
 
Criticism continues to mount over the North Carolina Senate’s decision to include $1.4 billion for NCInnovation in its proposed budget. Not only would it be a massive crony scheme using taxpayer dollars to reward select businesses by political appointees, the organization’s own justifications contin
Criticism continues to mount over the North Carolina Senate’s decision to include $1.4 billion for NCInnovation in its proposed budget. Not only would it be a massive crony scheme using taxpayer dollars to reward select businesses by political appointees, the organization’s own justifications contin
 
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