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Republicans have introduced a bill this session that would create Education Savings Accounts (ESAs) in North Carolina. Here is a quick primer on what ESAs are, what other states are doing on this issue, and what could be on tap here in the Tar Heel State.
Republicans have introduced a bill this session that would create Education Savings Accounts (ESAs) in North Carolina. Here is a quick primer on what ESAs are, what other states are doing on this issue, and what could be on tap here in the Tar Heel State.
 
The Senate will hold hearings on the debt ceiling bill passed by the GOP-led House starting this week, Majority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY) announced on Monday.
The Senate will hold hearings on the debt ceiling bill passed by the GOP-led House starting this week, Majority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY) announced on Monday.
 
Washington Democratic Governor Jay Inslee signed a bill into law on Tuesday that stipulates shelters are not required to contact parents if a runaway child is seeking an abortion or transgender procedures.
Washington Democratic Governor Jay Inslee signed a bill into law on Tuesday that stipulates shelters are not required to contact parents if a runaway child is seeking an abortion or transgender procedures.
 
Mitch Kokai, John Locke Foundation senior political analyst, discusses Rep. Tricia Cotham’s party switch from Democrat to Republican.
Mitch Kokai, John Locke Foundation senior political analyst, discusses Rep. Tricia Cotham’s party switch from Democrat to Republican.
 
The Public Broadcasting Service became the second news organization to quit Twitter this week after National Public Radio quit using the platform after Twitter CEO Elon Musk had the organization listed as “US state-affiliated media”
The Public Broadcasting Service became the second news organization to quit Twitter this week after National Public Radio quit using the platform after Twitter CEO Elon Musk had the organization listed as “US state-affiliated media”
 
President Joe Biden issued a rare veto on Tuesday against a bipartisan measure that aims to reinstate tariffs on solar products from Southeast Asian countries after U.S. officials found China companies using these nations to get around trade rules.
President Joe Biden issued a rare veto on Tuesday against a bipartisan measure that aims to reinstate tariffs on solar products from Southeast Asian countries after U.S. officials found China companies using these nations to get around trade rules.
 
Fox News host Greg Gutfeld blew up at Geraldo Rivera during Wednesday’s broadcast of “The Five,” criticizing him over a comment on his choice of electric vehicle (EV) and suggesting that he was out of touch.
Fox News host Greg Gutfeld blew up at Geraldo Rivera during Wednesday’s broadcast of “The Five,” criticizing him over a comment on his choice of electric vehicle (EV) and suggesting that he was out of touch.
 
Special counsel John Durham’s report on his investigation into the investigators of Trump-Russia collusion during the 2016 election is finished.
Special counsel John Durham’s report on his investigation into the investigators of Trump-Russia collusion during the 2016 election is finished.
 
The Minneapolis City Council advanced a bill on Thursday that will permit Islamic prayers to be broadcasted across the city as many as five times per day.
The Minneapolis City Council advanced a bill on Thursday that will permit Islamic prayers to be broadcasted across the city as many as five times per day.
 
The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services will host a live fireside chat and tele-town hall on Thursday, April 27, from 6 to 7 p.m., to discuss how North Carolinians can access and understand health-related information so they can improve their own health.
The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services will host a live fireside chat and tele-town hall on Thursday, April 27, from 6 to 7 p.m., to discuss how North Carolinians can access and understand health-related information so they can improve their own health.
 
Harlan Crow, a longtime friend of Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas, has rejected a request from Senate Democrats for financial documents regarding Crow’s relationship with the justice.
Harlan Crow, a longtime friend of Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas, has rejected a request from Senate Democrats for financial documents regarding Crow’s relationship with the justice.
 
While tax increases and utility rate hikes have been stopped, budget shenanigans continue.
While tax increases and utility rate hikes have been stopped, budget shenanigans continue.
 
The attorney representing Tucker Carlson accused Fox News of fraud and contract breach in a letter to top officials at the network.
The attorney representing Tucker Carlson accused Fox News of fraud and contract breach in a letter to top officials at the network.
 
The University of Georgia’s football team has rejected an invitation from President Joe Biden to celebrate their blowout victory in the national championship game against Texas Christian University.
The University of Georgia’s football team has rejected an invitation from President Joe Biden to celebrate their blowout victory in the national championship game against Texas Christian University.
 
Proposed abortion bans in two solid red states each failed by one vote this week, after being torpedoed by several Republicans who refused to vote for the pro-life measures.
Proposed abortion bans in two solid red states each failed by one vote this week, after being torpedoed by several Republicans who refused to vote for the pro-life measures.
 
Inside the 2023 N.C. House budget, measures intended to improve transparency of classroom materials include setting up local "community media advisory committees" for every local board of education.
Inside the 2023 N.C. House budget, measures intended to improve transparency of classroom materials include setting up local "community media advisory committees" for every local board of education.
 
On Monday night, the Beaufort County Board of Commissioners received the Manager’s Recommended Budget for the Fiscal Year 2023-2024.
On Monday night, the Beaufort County Board of Commissioners received the Manager’s Recommended Budget for the Fiscal Year 2023-2024.
 
The San Francisco Police Department arrested 38-year-old tech entrepreneur Nima Momeni on Thursday morning on murder charges stemming from the fatal stabbing of Cash App founder Bob Lee earlier this month.
The San Francisco Police Department arrested 38-year-old tech entrepreneur Nima Momeni on Thursday morning on murder charges stemming from the fatal stabbing of Cash App founder Bob Lee earlier this month.
 
Superior Court Judge James Ammons has ordered $677 million in additional state spending to address obligations related to the long-running Leandro case.
Superior Court Judge James Ammons has ordered $677 million in additional state spending to address obligations related to the long-running Leandro case.
 
Fox Corporation CEO Lachlan Murdoch said on Tuesday that Fox News will not amend the channel’s primetime strategy after the ouster of popular anchor Tucker Carlson.
Fox Corporation CEO Lachlan Murdoch said on Tuesday that Fox News will not amend the channel’s primetime strategy after the ouster of popular anchor Tucker Carlson.
 
Revolution of the States: Conservative states are more likely than liberal ones to have "open primaries," allowing Democrats to vote in Republican primaries and contributing do deep-red states electing moderate Republicans.
Revolution of the States: Conservative states are more likely than liberal ones to have "open primaries," allowing Democrats to vote in Republican primaries and contributing do deep-red states electing moderate Republicans.
 
North Carolina legislative leaders say they anticipate a quick vote to override Gov. Roy Cooper’s veto of Senate Bill 20
North Carolina legislative leaders say they anticipate a quick vote to override Gov. Roy Cooper’s veto of Senate Bill 20
 
Get ready to see higher electricity bills if the North Carolina Utilities Commission approves a requested price hike by Duke Energy Progress.
Get ready to see higher electricity bills if the North Carolina Utilities Commission approves a requested price hike by Duke Energy Progress.
 
The Marine veteran who put Jordan Neely in a chokehold on a New York City subway train earlier this month is expected to turn himself in on Friday to face criminal charges in the case. Neely later died after the incident.
The Marine veteran who put Jordan Neely in a chokehold on a New York City subway train earlier this month is expected to turn himself in on Friday to face criminal charges in the case. Neely later died after the incident.
 
Chris Newkirk has been promoted to permanent Beaufort County Emergency Services Director after almost one year of leading the department on an interim basis.
Chris Newkirk has been promoted to permanent Beaufort County Emergency Services Director after almost one year of leading the department on an interim basis.
 
The inspector general for the Pentagon is probing the Ukrainian government for corruption related to massive amounts of aid the country has received since it was invaded by Russia last year.
The inspector general for the Pentagon is probing the Ukrainian government for corruption related to massive amounts of aid the country has received since it was invaded by Russia last year.
 
Law enforcement is sweeping the streets of El Paso, Texas, for thousands of illegal immigrants camped in the city.
Law enforcement is sweeping the streets of El Paso, Texas, for thousands of illegal immigrants camped in the city.
 
On Friday, the North Carolina Democratic Party moved the location for a protest against Rep. Tricia Cotham, who recently decided to leave the Democratic Party, after receiving backlash for holding the demonstration within 2.5 miles of Cotham’s house.
On Friday, the North Carolina Democratic Party moved the location for a protest against Rep. Tricia Cotham, who recently decided to leave the Democratic Party, after receiving backlash for holding the demonstration within 2.5 miles of Cotham’s house.
 
Members of the White House Press Corps made it clear that they were not impressed with the lack of access they were getting to President Joe Biden.
Members of the White House Press Corps made it clear that they were not impressed with the lack of access they were getting to President Joe Biden.
 
A conservative father and former Bush administration official confronted teachers union boss Randi Weingarten Thursday over her claim that she worked to reopen schools during the COVID pandemic, telling the labor leader during a live CNN panel discussion that parents know better.
A conservative father and former Bush administration official confronted teachers union boss Randi Weingarten Thursday over her claim that she worked to reopen schools during the COVID pandemic, telling the labor leader during a live CNN panel discussion that parents know better.
 
Babylon Bee CEO Seth Dillon said Wednesday that the satire outlet, podcaster Tim Pool, and Minds, Inc. filed a lawsuit against California’s attorney general, alleging a new law regulating social media companies violates the First Amendment.
Babylon Bee CEO Seth Dillon said Wednesday that the satire outlet, podcaster Tim Pool, and Minds, Inc. filed a lawsuit against California’s attorney general, alleging a new law regulating social media companies violates the First Amendment.
 
Bud Light’s parent company Anheuser-Busch has lost $3 billion in market cap value following its endorsement of a transgender social media influencer.
Bud Light’s parent company Anheuser-Busch has lost $3 billion in market cap value following its endorsement of a transgender social media influencer.
 
The real “winners” of the recent U.S. classified documents leaks might very well be pro-war politicians and think tanks who want the American taxpayer and Pentagon to speed up materiel support in the Russia-Ukraine war.
The real “winners” of the recent U.S. classified documents leaks might very well be pro-war politicians and think tanks who want the American taxpayer and Pentagon to speed up materiel support in the Russia-Ukraine war.
 
The N.C. Court of Appeals has set May 9 as the date to consider bar owners' lawsuit seeking compensation for Gov. Roy Cooper's COVID-19 shutdown.
The N.C. Court of Appeals has set May 9 as the date to consider bar owners' lawsuit seeking compensation for Gov. Roy Cooper's COVID-19 shutdown.
 
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