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Some North Carolina lawmakers are looking to simplify the state's complex criminal code
Some North Carolina lawmakers are looking to simplify the state's complex criminal code
 
Republicans used their supermajority status to override a pair of Gov. Roy Cooper's vetoes of legislation intended to, in the GOP's view, inject fairness and security into elections
Republicans used their supermajority status to override a pair of Gov. Roy Cooper's vetoes of legislation intended to, in the GOP's view, inject fairness and security into elections
 
In huge news, Reuters reports that the United States is about to withdraw from the U.N. Human Rights Council
In huge news, Reuters reports that the United States is about to withdraw from the U.N. Human Rights Council
 
Here’s a simple illustration of the urban/rural population divide in North Carolina: The state’s two most-populous counties — Wake and Mecklenburg — are home to about as many people as the total number of residents in the 18 smallest counties
Here’s a simple illustration of the urban/rural population divide in North Carolina: The state’s two most-populous counties — Wake and Mecklenburg — are home to about as many people as the total number of residents in the 18 smallest counties
 
For several years, North Carolina medical providers and patients have been enjoying the benefits of telemedicine – the practice by which patients consult with doctors electronically, often by video chat
For several years, North Carolina medical providers and patients have been enjoying the benefits of telemedicine – the practice by which patients consult with doctors electronically, often by video chat
 
Lawmakers seem to agree licensing reciprocity would benefit public schools needing school psychologists, but the bill still must pass the Senate
Lawmakers seem to agree licensing reciprocity would benefit public schools needing school psychologists, but the bill still must pass the Senate
 
If you want to see one example of why a new populism has emerged in American universities in the last 10 years, take a look at a statement issued last week by the Association of University Professors and the Association of American Colleges and Universities
If you want to see one example of why a new populism has emerged in American universities in the last 10 years, take a look at a statement issued last week by the Association of University Professors and the Association of American Colleges and Universities
 
A bill requiring low-income students who score high on end-of-year math tests to automatically be placed in advanced math classes passed unanimously in the House
A bill requiring low-income students who score high on end-of-year math tests to automatically be placed in advanced math classes passed unanimously in the House
 
North Carolina's corporate income tax currently stands at 3 percent, and it is scheduled to be reduced to 2.5 percent in January
North Carolina's corporate income tax currently stands at 3 percent, and it is scheduled to be reduced to 2.5 percent in January
 
Buried in the Department of Justice Inspector General's report - a report that found no political bias in the actions of the FBI during the Hillary investigation - is one massive bombshell: a text from FBI agent Peter Strzok to his lover, FBI agent Lisa Page.
Buried in the Department of Justice Inspector General's report - a report that found no political bias in the actions of the FBI during the Hillary investigation - is one massive bombshell: a text from FBI agent Peter Strzok to his lover, FBI agent Lisa Page.
 
The Democratic governor suggests Republican leaders of the N.C. General Assembly favor those groups over people with lower incomes. But the facts show that the governor bears responsibility for trying to divide North Carolinians by income level
The Democratic governor suggests Republican leaders of the N.C. General Assembly favor those groups over people with lower incomes. But the facts show that the governor bears responsibility for trying to divide North Carolinians by income level
 
President Donald Trump made a surprising announcement on Friday before leaving for his trip to Canada for the G-7 summit, signaling that he will most likely support ending the federal ban on marijuana
President Donald Trump made a surprising announcement on Friday before leaving for his trip to Canada for the G-7 summit, signaling that he will most likely support ending the federal ban on marijuana
 
North Carolina just added a new layer of meaning to its motto, First in Flight. This time the state is the first in the nation to get campus free speech off the runway
North Carolina just added a new layer of meaning to its motto, First in Flight. This time the state is the first in the nation to get campus free speech off the runway
 
The Department of Justice Inspector General's report on the FBI's handling of the Hillary Clinton email investigation is a damning indictment.
The Department of Justice Inspector General's report on the FBI's handling of the Hillary Clinton email investigation is a damning indictment.
 
Large majorities of North Carolina voters support enshrining additional rights and responsibilities in the state constitution in the latest polling by the Civitas Institute
Large majorities of North Carolina voters support enshrining additional rights and responsibilities in the state constitution in the latest polling by the Civitas Institute
 
Voters will see another minority party on North Carolina's ballot
 
Every Saturday night our family would gather round the black and white TV to watch the latest Perry Mason episode
Every Saturday night our family would gather round the black and white TV to watch the latest Perry Mason episode
 
Michael Cohen, President Donald Trump's longtime confidant and former personal attorney, is likely to cooperate with federal investigators, as his lawyers are expected to leave the case, sources said.
Michael Cohen, President Donald Trump's longtime confidant and former personal attorney, is likely to cooperate with federal investigators, as his lawyers are expected to leave the case, sources said.
 
Lawmakers may give students from neighboring Georgia and Tennessee in-state tuition rates at one of North Carolina's two-year institutions
Lawmakers may give students from neighboring Georgia and Tennessee in-state tuition rates at one of North Carolina's two-year institutions
 
CNN White House correspondent Jim Acosta, best known for his role as a provocateur in the press pool, interrupted the historic summit between President Donald Trump and North Korean Dictator Kim Jong-un by shouting questions at the president.
CNN White House correspondent Jim Acosta, best known for his role as a provocateur in the press pool, interrupted the historic summit between President Donald Trump and North Korean Dictator Kim Jong-un by shouting questions at the president.
 
No cliché is more ubiquitous at teacher protests than signs that read, "if you can read this sign, thank a teacher." That is, unless you disregard variations on the theme of "pay us more."
No cliché is more ubiquitous at teacher protests than signs that read, "if you can read this sign, thank a teacher." That is, unless you disregard variations on the theme of "pay us more."
 
A Greensboro-based company told a North Carolina brewer he could get out of his distribution contract if he paid the distributor 16 times more than it cost to get in, an affidavit in a lawsuit filed by a group of North Carolina brewers says
A Greensboro-based company told a North Carolina brewer he could get out of his distribution contract if he paid the distributor 16 times more than it cost to get in, an affidavit in a lawsuit filed by a group of North Carolina brewers says
 
Four towns in Mecklenburg County can open and run their own charter schools apart from the local board of education
Four towns in Mecklenburg County can open and run their own charter schools apart from the local board of education
 
In order for a conspiracy to be valid there several cornerstone pillars required for the foundation.
In order for a conspiracy to be valid there several cornerstone pillars required for the foundation.
 
With all the recent activity regarding immigration we decided to repeat the column we wrote following a visit to Ellis Island, New York in 2011. It is relevant today
With all the recent activity regarding immigration we decided to repeat the column we wrote following a visit to Ellis Island, New York in 2011. It is relevant today
 
Many political pollsters took it on the chin in 2016. Their surveys proved to be wildly off in the presidential race, among others
Many political pollsters took it on the chin in 2016. Their surveys proved to be wildly off in the presidential race, among others
 
We will offer this allotment of three with more to come; some old, most new, but all quite informative, and, moreover, necessary to understanding that in North Carolina, there is a wiser path to govern ourselves and our People.
We will offer this allotment of three with more to come; some old, most new, but all quite informative, and, moreover, necessary to understanding that in North Carolina, there is a wiser path to govern ourselves and our People.
 
On Monday evening, President Trump met with North Korean dictator Kim Jung Un, the tyrannical overlord of a slave state with 25 million prisoners and a gulag system containing hundreds of thousands of human beings, a radical threat to world peace who has tested nuclear weapons and long-range missile
On Monday evening, President Trump met with North Korean dictator Kim Jung Un, the tyrannical overlord of a slave state with 25 million prisoners and a gulag system containing hundreds of thousands of human beings, a radical threat to world peace who has tested nuclear weapons and long-range missile
 
Despite repeated stern warnings from state Treasurer Dale Folwell, legislation adding $3 billion in state debt for unspecified transportation projects flew through House and Senate committees with bipartisan support
Despite repeated stern warnings from state Treasurer Dale Folwell, legislation adding $3 billion in state debt for unspecified transportation projects flew through House and Senate committees with bipartisan support
 
The University of North Carolina system is welcoming new ideas on ways to keep students in school
The University of North Carolina system is welcoming new ideas on ways to keep students in school
 
The recent announcement by leaders in the North Carolina General Assembly that changes to the current two-year budget will be settled in a conference report, and not through the regular appropriations committee process has drawn a lot of ire
The recent announcement by leaders in the North Carolina General Assembly that changes to the current two-year budget will be settled in a conference report, and not through the regular appropriations committee process has drawn a lot of ire
 
First, I want to express my gratitude to Lieutenant Governor Dan Forest and his staff, the General Assembly, and the people of the state for the passage of House Bill 527
First, I want to express my gratitude to Lieutenant Governor Dan Forest and his staff, the General Assembly, and the people of the state for the passage of House Bill 527
 
Caution is the byword of all signed agreements throughout history. In light of the recently signed agreement between the USA and North Korea, it is important to remember that we don't forget that SIGNED AGREEMENTS are the just the first important step in the process. Success or failure will reside
Caution is the byword of all signed agreements throughout history. In light of the recently signed agreement between the USA and North Korea, it is important to remember that we don't forget that SIGNED AGREEMENTS are the just the first important step in the process. Success or failure will reside
 
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