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A continual examination of news and events that affect other locations, as well as Beaufort County in a related sense.

Ian Rowe argues all students could benefit if policymakers paid less attention to racial achievement gaps.
Ian Rowe argues all students could benefit if policymakers paid less attention to racial achievement gaps.
 
Legislative leaders have filed a motion to intervene in a federal lawsuit targeting North Carolina's law banning abortion pills.
Legislative leaders have filed a motion to intervene in a federal lawsuit targeting North Carolina's law banning abortion pills.
 
Hello, I’m your Lt. Governor Mark Robinson and it’s my honor to address you tonight
Hello, I’m your Lt. Governor Mark Robinson and it’s my honor to address you tonight
 
North Carolina General Assembly lawmakers from the House and Senate met Tuesday to dig into why the state has $3.25 billion in excess revenue for the 2022-23 biennium. The revenue forecast was released last week by the Fiscal Research Division and the Office of State Budget and Management (O.S.B.M.)
North Carolina General Assembly lawmakers from the House and Senate met Tuesday to dig into why the state has $3.25 billion in excess revenue for the 2022-23 biennium. The revenue forecast was released last week by the Fiscal Research Division and the Office of State Budget and Management (O.S.B.M.)
 
A Senate bill banning TikTok and other social media platforms on government devices was passed Tuesday in the Senate State and Local Government Committee.
A Senate bill banning TikTok and other social media platforms on government devices was passed Tuesday in the Senate State and Local Government Committee.
 
Public school employees who commit sexual offenses against students would face harsher penalties under a bill passed Feb. 21 by the North Carolina House K-12 Education Committee.
Public school employees who commit sexual offenses against students would face harsher penalties under a bill passed Feb. 21 by the North Carolina House K-12 Education Committee.
 
On Tuesday, Feb. 21, the Senate Judiciary Committee quickly approved an amended version of S.B. 3, the N.C. Compassionate Care Act. The bill will now go on to the Senate Finance Committee, and if it receives favorable report there, then to the Senate Rules Committee.
On Tuesday, Feb. 21, the Senate Judiciary Committee quickly approved an amended version of S.B. 3, the N.C. Compassionate Care Act. The bill will now go on to the Senate Finance Committee, and if it receives favorable report there, then to the Senate Rules Committee.
 
The N.C. Supreme Court has denied the N.C. Republican Party's request to file a friend-of-the-court brief in a casing dealing with voter ID.
The N.C. Supreme Court has denied the N.C. Republican Party's request to file a friend-of-the-court brief in a casing dealing with voter ID.
 
North Carolina State University will no longer require applicants to answer an essay question affirming the Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) agenda, according to the school’s media relations department.
North Carolina State University will no longer require applicants to answer an essay question affirming the Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) agenda, according to the school’s media relations department.
 
North Carolina would face a new limit on state government spending growth under the Taxpayer Protection Act legislation filed Monday in the N.C. House.
North Carolina would face a new limit on state government spending growth under the Taxpayer Protection Act legislation filed Monday in the N.C. House.
 
Ryan Boyce will take over as director of North Carolina’s Administrative Office of the Courts, effective April 4. Supreme Court Chief Justice Paul Newby appointed Boyce to the position Friday.
Ryan Boyce will take over as director of North Carolina’s Administrative Office of the Courts, effective April 4. Supreme Court Chief Justice Paul Newby appointed Boyce to the position Friday.
 
The belief that North Carolina’s electricity-based CO2 emissions are still going up is wrong; they’ve fallen by 46.1 percent since 2005
The belief that North Carolina’s electricity-based CO2 emissions are still going up is wrong; they’ve fallen by 46.1 percent since 2005
 
Lawyers for N.C. state government urge the N.C. Court of Appeals to reject pleas for compensation from bar owners shut down during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Lawyers for N.C. state government urge the N.C. Court of Appeals to reject pleas for compensation from bar owners shut down during the COVID-19 pandemic.
 
This is a momentous agreement that will directly improve the health and well-being of 600,000 North Carolinians.
This is a momentous agreement that will directly improve the health and well-being of 600,000 North Carolinians.
 
State legislative leaders have filed new legal briefs supporting reversals of the N.C. Supreme Court's December decisions in voter ID and redistricting cases.
State legislative leaders have filed new legal briefs supporting reversals of the N.C. Supreme Court's December decisions in voter ID and redistricting cases.
 
Former Representative and state prosecutor Tom Murry, R-Wake, has announced he is running for North Carolina Attorney General. Murry, a former member of the N.C. House from Morrisville, said he would stand for law enforcement if he were to be elected.
Former Representative and state prosecutor Tom Murry, R-Wake, has announced he is running for North Carolina Attorney General. Murry, a former member of the N.C. House from Morrisville, said he would stand for law enforcement if he were to be elected.
 
Lieutenant Governor Mark Robinson, who also serves as the President of the North Carolina Senate, will give the Republican Response following Governor Cooper’s State of the State Address.
Lieutenant Governor Mark Robinson, who also serves as the President of the North Carolina Senate, will give the Republican Response following Governor Cooper’s State of the State Address.
 
Almost a month after a jury ruled against her, a former Charlotte-Mecklenburg student is appealing her case to the 4th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals.
Almost a month after a jury ruled against her, a former Charlotte-Mecklenburg student is appealing her case to the 4th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals.
 
North Carolina State University now requires undergraduate applicants to answer an essay question affirming their support for the Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) agenda.
North Carolina State University now requires undergraduate applicants to answer an essay question affirming their support for the Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) agenda.
 
Due to a change at the federal level, the North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services will begin Medicaid beneficiary recertifications that could result in coverage termination or a reduction in benefits.
Due to a change at the federal level, the North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services will begin Medicaid beneficiary recertifications that could result in coverage termination or a reduction in benefits.
 
Blue Cross Blue Shield of North Carolina is going to court to challenge the recent decision to award a major State Health Plan contract to Aetna.
Blue Cross Blue Shield of North Carolina is going to court to challenge the recent decision to award a major State Health Plan contract to Aetna.
 
This week, House Majority Leader John Bell and House Minority Leader Robert Reives came together to establish and co-chair a new, bipartisan caucus within the North Carolina General Assembly, with Rep. Reives announcing the news on the House Floor on Wednesday.
This week, House Majority Leader John Bell and House Minority Leader Robert Reives came together to establish and co-chair a new, bipartisan caucus within the North Carolina General Assembly, with Rep. Reives announcing the news on the House Floor on Wednesday.
 
After news last week of layoffs and a restructuring of its North American division, VinFast may have cleared a hurdle in its efforts to build a production plant in Chatham County.
After news last week of layoffs and a restructuring of its North American division, VinFast may have cleared a hurdle in its efforts to build a production plant in Chatham County.
 
The University of North Carolina (UNC) made a move against woke culture on Thursday, banning controversial so-called diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) requirements from the school’s hiring and promotion process.
The University of North Carolina (UNC) made a move against woke culture on Thursday, banning controversial so-called diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) requirements from the school’s hiring and promotion process.
 
A new legal brief from the John Locke Foundation urges the N.C. Supreme Court to avoid a decision that could harm health care access in North Carolina.
A new legal brief from the John Locke Foundation urges the N.C. Supreme Court to avoid a decision that could harm health care access in North Carolina.
 
The Wall Street Journal on February 16 took careful note of “Europe’s Lesson in Green Hydrogen.” That lesson places significant doubt on hydrogen as the “carbon-neutral fuel of the future”:
The Wall Street Journal on February 16 took careful note of “Europe’s Lesson in Green Hydrogen.” That lesson places significant doubt on hydrogen as the “carbon-neutral fuel of the future”:
 
The report states that North Carolina is among the most consolidated and least affordable for healthcare, but its hospitals were three times more profitable than the national average in 2019.
The report states that North Carolina is among the most consolidated and least affordable for healthcare, but its hospitals were three times more profitable than the national average in 2019.
 
The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services today announced it has received approval from the U.S. Department of Agriculture to operate the Pandemic Electronic Benefits Transfer (P-EBT) program during the 2022-23 school year.
The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services today announced it has received approval from the U.S. Department of Agriculture to operate the Pandemic Electronic Benefits Transfer (P-EBT) program during the 2022-23 school year.
 
Bill will require an estimate of interest payments and potential tax increase
 
North Carolina House Speaker Tim Moore and State Rep. David Willis, who are both Republicans, were being transported on an interstate by security Thursday night when their vehicle was repeatedly rammed from behind.
North Carolina House Speaker Tim Moore and State Rep. David Willis, who are both Republicans, were being transported on an interstate by security Thursday night when their vehicle was repeatedly rammed from behind.
 
The Charlotte Regional Transportation Planning Organization (CRTPO) has voted to authorize the NCDOT to conduct a study which seeks to improve traffic congestion along the I-77 corridor.
The Charlotte Regional Transportation Planning Organization (CRTPO) has voted to authorize the NCDOT to conduct a study which seeks to improve traffic congestion along the I-77 corridor.
 
The literacy test should be removed from the North Carolina Constitution
 
A bill to end payroll dues deductions for all public employees In North Carolina was introduced earlier this week.
A bill to end payroll dues deductions for all public employees In North Carolina was introduced earlier this week.
 
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