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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.
 
State Treasurer Dale Folwell is demanding Gov. Roy Cooper waive executive orders that ban citizen-owned utilities from charging customers for services.
State Treasurer Dale Folwell is demanding Gov. Roy Cooper waive executive orders that ban citizen-owned utilities from charging customers for services.
 
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.
 
Gov. Roy Cooper on Thursday signed a Medicaid transformation bill that ends years of wrangling with legislators over the issue.
Gov. Roy Cooper on Thursday signed a Medicaid transformation bill that ends years of wrangling with legislators over the issue.
 
Lt. Gov. Dan Forest has filed a lawsuit against Gov. Roy Cooper. The Republican Forest and the Democrat Cooper face each other in the 2020 gubernatorial election.
Lt. Gov. Dan Forest has filed a lawsuit against Gov. Roy Cooper. The Republican Forest and the Democrat Cooper face each other in the 2020 gubernatorial election.
 
Gov. Roy Cooper on Wednesday, July 1, was vague in explaining why he delayed an announcement about how and when schools will start classes.
Gov. Roy Cooper on Wednesday, July 1, was vague in explaining why he delayed an announcement about how and when schools will start classes.
 
It’s trite to say the country is divided.
 
Gov. Roy Cooper’s order mandating face coverings puts businesses in the precarious position of enforcing the law, some legal experts say.
Gov. Roy Cooper’s order mandating face coverings puts businesses in the precarious position of enforcing the law, some legal experts say.
 
Gov. Roy Cooper’s executive order requiring face masks made North Carolina businesses responsible for enforcement.
Gov. Roy Cooper’s executive order requiring face masks made North Carolina businesses responsible for enforcement.
 
Bars in North Carolina will remain closed, a judge ruled Friday, June 26.
Bars in North Carolina will remain closed, a judge ruled Friday, June 26.
 
The furor over COVID-19 will fade. Eventually.
 
The General Assembly’s short session is almost over. Here’s a look at what happened this week
The General Assembly’s short session is almost over. Here’s a look at what happened this week
 
Democratic Gov. Roy Cooper ordered Confederate monuments on the grounds of the State Capitol removed “to protect public safety.”
Democratic Gov. Roy Cooper ordered Confederate monuments on the grounds of the State Capitol removed “to protect public safety.”
 
The N.C. House failed to override a veto on a bill to reopen gyms and bars Wednesday, June 24, sealing the fate of hundreds of businesses around the state.
The N.C. House failed to override a veto on a bill to reopen gyms and bars Wednesday, June 24, sealing the fate of hundreds of businesses around the state.
 
Cooper and state health department secretary Mandy Cohen on Wednesday held another news conference offering elementary lectures yet little news.
Cooper and state health department secretary Mandy Cohen on Wednesday held another news conference offering elementary lectures yet little news.
 
A Senate bill to ensure visitation rights for hospital patients passed the House unanimously Thursday, June 25.
A Senate bill to ensure visitation rights for hospital patients passed the House unanimously Thursday, June 25.
 
Lessons learned from the COVID-19 pandemic include the importance of keeping money in savings to cushion an economic shutdown.
Lessons learned from the COVID-19 pandemic include the importance of keeping money in savings to cushion an economic shutdown.
 
Mob violence seems to be the rule across the nation’s historic landmarks, indiscriminately tearing down or vandalizing everything from Gen. U.S. Grant to Cervantes to monuments to the “Greatest Generation.”
Mob violence seems to be the rule across the nation’s historic landmarks, indiscriminately tearing down or vandalizing everything from Gen. U.S. Grant to Cervantes to monuments to the “Greatest Generation.”
 
Movement to eliminate a rule for landline telephone carriers that remains in force for broadband providers could speed expansion of high-speed internet to areas lacking it.
Movement to eliminate a rule for landline telephone carriers that remains in force for broadband providers could speed expansion of high-speed internet to areas lacking it.
 
Staying in one’s own lane can prove especially difficult for a government official.
 
Gov. Roy Cooper encourages everyone to get a test for COVID-19, especially people who attended mass gatherings or protests.
Gov. Roy Cooper encourages everyone to get a test for COVID-19, especially people who attended mass gatherings or protests.
 
Gov. Roy Cooper has vetoed a bill opening gyms and bars.
 
Elizabeth City could go broke in August if Gov. Roy Cooper doesn’t lift restrictions on utility payments.
Elizabeth City could go broke in August if Gov. Roy Cooper doesn’t lift restrictions on utility payments.
 
Education activists and Democratic lawmakers want to spend more on education, even as the state faces a massive budget shortfall and is entering a potentially disastrous hurricane season.
Education activists and Democratic lawmakers want to spend more on education, even as the state faces a massive budget shortfall and is entering a potentially disastrous hurricane season.
 
Hospital patients and caregivers angry, frustrated COVID-19 regulations split them apart
 
The University of North Carolina System will name Peter Hans its new president, CJ has confirmed.
 
An executive order giving people a break on utility payments threw local governments across North Carolina into financial havoc.
An executive order giving people a break on utility payments threw local governments across North Carolina into financial havoc.
 
This week, the plaintiffs and the defendants in the Leandro v. North Carolina case submitted their action plan to Superior Court Judge David Lee, who was appointed four years ago to oversee the state’s compliance with the 26-year-old case.
This week, the plaintiffs and the defendants in the Leandro v. North Carolina case submitted their action plan to Superior Court Judge David Lee, who was appointed four years ago to oversee the state’s compliance with the 26-year-old case.
 
Just off North Carolina’s Highway 55 sits a tiny biker bar near the line of Wake and Harnett counties.
Just off North Carolina’s Highway 55 sits a tiny biker bar near the line of Wake and Harnett counties.
 
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