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Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools continues to come under fire for how it has handled allegations from students who say they were sexually assaulted on campus.
Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools continues to come under fire for how it has handled allegations from students who say they were sexually assaulted on campus.
 
The judge in the long-running Leandro school funding case could issue an order as early as three weeks compelling the General Assembly to fully fund a court-ordered plan drawn up by California-based consultants.
The judge in the long-running Leandro school funding case could issue an order as early as three weeks compelling the General Assembly to fully fund a court-ordered plan drawn up by California-based consultants.
 
Wake County State Senator Wiley Nickel, D-Wake, will run to replace David Price in North Carolina’s 4th Congressional District. The deep blue district currently covers Orange, Durham, and parts of Wake County.
Wake County State Senator Wiley Nickel, D-Wake, will run to replace David Price in North Carolina’s 4th Congressional District. The deep blue district currently covers Orange, Durham, and parts of Wake County.
 
U.S. Congressman David Price, D-4th District, will not seek reelection. Sources are telling Carolina Journal that Price, 81, is currently making calls telling Democratic leaders that this will be his last congressional term and he’s expected to make an official announcement soon.
U.S. Congressman David Price, D-4th District, will not seek reelection. Sources are telling Carolina Journal that Price, 81, is currently making calls telling Democratic leaders that this will be his last congressional term and he’s expected to make an official announcement soon.
 
Third-quarter fundraising numbers for U.S. Senate candidates in North Carolina show little separation between the Republican front-runners, former Gov. Pat McCrory and U.S. Rep. Ted Budd.
Third-quarter fundraising numbers for U.S. Senate candidates in North Carolina show little separation between the Republican front-runners, former Gov. Pat McCrory and U.S. Rep. Ted Budd.
 
With more than three months into the new fiscal year, North Carolina still does not have a budget in place.
With more than three months into the new fiscal year, North Carolina still does not have a budget in place.
 
Former State Senator Andy Wells, R-Catawba, who lost a primary challenge to Lt. Gov. to Mark Robinson, became the highest-profile N.C. Republican to criticize Robinson for his comments calling school library books and curriculum that discuss alternative lifestyles including homosexuality.
Former State Senator Andy Wells, R-Catawba, who lost a primary challenge to Lt. Gov. to Mark Robinson, became the highest-profile N.C. Republican to criticize Robinson for his comments calling school library books and curriculum that discuss alternative lifestyles including homosexuality.
 
Six new bills became law Friday as Gov. Roy Cooper gave his signature to relatively non-controversial measures passed by the N.C. General Assembly.
Six new bills became law Friday as Gov. Roy Cooper gave his signature to relatively non-controversial measures passed by the N.C. General Assembly.
 
Republicans in Congress, including those representing North Carolina, are seeking detailed answers from the Biden administration over the United States’ catastrophic exit from Afghanistan.
Republicans in Congress, including those representing North Carolina, are seeking detailed answers from the Biden administration over the United States’ catastrophic exit from Afghanistan.
 
The N.C. Task Force for Safer Schools is finalizing a statement chiding parents for strongly voicing their views and at times disrupting recent school board meetings.
The N.C. Task Force for Safer Schools is finalizing a statement chiding parents for strongly voicing their views and at times disrupting recent school board meetings.
 
Gov. Roy Cooper has signed into law House Bill 951, which will change how power companies, namely, Duke Energy, produce energy and how they can charge customers.
Gov. Roy Cooper has signed into law House Bill 951, which will change how power companies, namely, Duke Energy, produce energy and how they can charge customers.
 
Lt. Gov. Mark Robinson says he has nothing personal against LGBTQ people, and he’s not resigning.
Lt. Gov. Mark Robinson says he has nothing personal against LGBTQ people, and he’s not resigning.
 
John Szoka, an Army veteran, was thinking about 9/11. About the attacks and the aftermath. The ghost-like figures, covered in ash, emerging from the destruction.
John Szoka, an Army veteran, was thinking about 9/11. About the attacks and the aftermath. The ghost-like figures, covered in ash, emerging from the destruction.
 
The N.C. Task Force for Safer Schools is finalizing a statement chiding parents for strongly voicing their views and at times disrupting recent school board meetings.
The N.C. Task Force for Safer Schools is finalizing a statement chiding parents for strongly voicing their views and at times disrupting recent school board meetings.
 
Accountability for publicly funded school choice programs should primarily come through parent empowerment, not regulatory overreach. That’s the assessment of a new report from Notre Dame Law School scholar Nicole Stelle Garnett published by the Manhattan Institute.
Accountability for publicly funded school choice programs should primarily come through parent empowerment, not regulatory overreach. That’s the assessment of a new report from Notre Dame Law School scholar Nicole Stelle Garnett published by the Manhattan Institute.
 
We’re winning in Afghanistan. That was the mantra, what they told us. Never entirely true.
We’re winning in Afghanistan. That was the mantra, what they told us. Never entirely true.
 
North Carolina’s 8th District congressman is teaming up with a high-profile Texas counterpart to help sponsor a bill clarifying the federal government’s response to health care emergencies.
North Carolina’s 8th District congressman is teaming up with a high-profile Texas counterpart to help sponsor a bill clarifying the federal government’s response to health care emergencies.
 
Members of the N.C. House Freedom Caucus plan to inspect voting machines in Durham County to check for an internet connection, which could make them vulnerable to fraud.
Members of the N.C. House Freedom Caucus plan to inspect voting machines in Durham County to check for an internet connection, which could make them vulnerable to fraud.
 
The N.C. Department of Revenue faced a legal setback last month in an ongoing fight over renewable energy tax credits. The state’s top administrative law judge rejected the department’s attempt to deny credits to a renewable energy investor.
The N.C. Department of Revenue faced a legal setback last month in an ongoing fight over renewable energy tax credits. The state’s top administrative law judge rejected the department’s attempt to deny credits to a renewable energy investor.
 
Senate Bill 191, "No Patient Left Alone Act," is headed to the governor's desk. The bill passed the state Senate, 49-0, on Wednesday, Oct. 6.
Senate Bill 191, "No Patient Left Alone Act," is headed to the governor's desk. The bill passed the state Senate, 49-0, on Wednesday, Oct. 6.
 
There are plenty of places to eat in your town. There is no wait to speak of, either. But the local eateries just aren’t that appetizing. The food really isn’t that good; the service, less than ideal.
There are plenty of places to eat in your town. There is no wait to speak of, either. But the local eateries just aren’t that appetizing. The food really isn’t that good; the service, less than ideal.
 
A unanimous vote in the N.C. House means a “regulatory sandbox” bill is on its way to Gov. Roy Cooper. The new “sandbox” would waive certain obstacles for a trial period for fast-emerging financial and insurance products and services.
A unanimous vote in the N.C. House means a “regulatory sandbox” bill is on its way to Gov. Roy Cooper. The new “sandbox” would waive certain obstacles for a trial period for fast-emerging financial and insurance products and services.
 
The N.C. House committee charged with drawing new state election maps will start the formal map-drawing process Wednesday morning. Members can work on maps from 9 a.m. to as late as 5 p.m. each weekday until the process is complete.
The N.C. House committee charged with drawing new state election maps will start the formal map-drawing process Wednesday morning. Members can work on maps from 9 a.m. to as late as 5 p.m. each weekday until the process is complete.
 
The N.C. Constitution’s protection of economic liberty could help a fired Durham police sergeant in his lawsuit against the city. A unanimous three-judge panel of the N.C. Court of Appeals has overturned a trial court’s ruling against the fired officer.
The N.C. Constitution’s protection of economic liberty could help a fired Durham police sergeant in his lawsuit against the city. A unanimous three-judge panel of the N.C. Court of Appeals has overturned a trial court’s ruling against the fired officer.
 
N.C. State Treasurer Dale Folwell has joined 24 state treasurers in signing a letter opposing a portion of national Democrats’ $3.5-trillion budget reconciliation bill that would expand the power of the Internal Revenue Service.
N.C. State Treasurer Dale Folwell has joined 24 state treasurers in signing a letter opposing a portion of national Democrats’ $3.5-trillion budget reconciliation bill that would expand the power of the Internal Revenue Service.
 
The N.C. Court of Appeals has rejected an attempt to overturn a certificate-of-need decision in Wake County. Appellate judges declined to overstep their authority to try to close a CON “loophole.”
The N.C. Court of Appeals has rejected an attempt to overturn a certificate-of-need decision in Wake County. Appellate judges declined to overstep their authority to try to close a CON “loophole.”
 
A day after N.C. lawmakers approved new maps for legislative and congressional elections, plaintiffs linked to former Obama-era U.S. Attorney General Eric Holder are going to court to block the congressional map.
A day after N.C. lawmakers approved new maps for legislative and congressional elections, plaintiffs linked to former Obama-era U.S. Attorney General Eric Holder are going to court to block the congressional map.
 
Despite efforts from the left to bring cradle-to-grave big government to America, dozens of talented entrepreneurs, ages 6 to 14, displayed their keen business sense as part of the annual Raleigh Children’s Business Fair in early October.
Despite efforts from the left to bring cradle-to-grave big government to America, dozens of talented entrepreneurs, ages 6 to 14, displayed their keen business sense as part of the annual Raleigh Children’s Business Fair in early October.
 
A new national poll from the pro-school choice organization the American Federation for Children shows most voters dislike politicians who deny school choice to other families while practicing it for their own.
A new national poll from the pro-school choice organization the American Federation for Children shows most voters dislike politicians who deny school choice to other families while practicing it for their own.
 
The N.C. Supreme Court is scheduled to hear oral arguments Monday in a case that could affect retirement benefits for 222,000 former government workers and surviving spouses.
The N.C. Supreme Court is scheduled to hear oral arguments Monday in a case that could affect retirement benefits for 222,000 former government workers and surviving spouses.
 
North Carolina’s economic health seems strong. Taxes are low, cost of living is below average, and a recent CNBC study gave the state a No. 2 ranking as “Best for Business” because of solid growth, quality workforce, business friendliness, and technology.
North Carolina’s economic health seems strong. Taxes are low, cost of living is below average, and a recent CNBC study gave the state a No. 2 ranking as “Best for Business” because of solid growth, quality workforce, business friendliness, and technology.
 
There is broad agreement that North Carolina is better suited to handle redistricting in a more transparent fashion than a decade ago, but further improvements can be made to the process according to a wide spectrum of speakers at Duke University’s Redistricting and American Democracy two day sympos
There is broad agreement that North Carolina is better suited to handle redistricting in a more transparent fashion than a decade ago, but further improvements can be made to the process according to a wide spectrum of speakers at Duke University’s Redistricting and American Democracy two day sympos
 
One of the nation’s leading financial watchdogs says North Carolina has fared better than most states in terms of balancing its budget, but the picture isn’t all rosy as the state has an average debt burden of $1,400 per taxpayer.
One of the nation’s leading financial watchdogs says North Carolina has fared better than most states in terms of balancing its budget, but the picture isn’t all rosy as the state has an average debt burden of $1,400 per taxpayer.
 
A report published by ProPublica raises new questions about stock trades involving North Carolina’s senior senator, Republican Richard Burr.
A report published by ProPublica raises new questions about stock trades involving North Carolina’s senior senator, Republican Richard Burr.
 
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