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Having trouble getting a hair appointment or other services? There are three bills sitting in the Senate Rules Committee that sponsors say would loosen bureaucratic red tape for some small service businesses.
Having trouble getting a hair appointment or other services? There are three bills sitting in the Senate Rules Committee that sponsors say would loosen bureaucratic red tape for some small service businesses.
 
New York City authorized two supervised injection sites to begin operating in Manhattan earlier this week, and on the first day, staff reversed two overdoses.
New York City authorized two supervised injection sites to begin operating in Manhattan earlier this week, and on the first day, staff reversed two overdoses.
 
Florida mom Quisha King received a standing ovation this week when she rebuffed the National School Boards Association (NSBA) and the Biden administration potentially cracking down on concerned individuals, including parents, who confront their local school boards.
Florida mom Quisha King received a standing ovation this week when she rebuffed the National School Boards Association (NSBA) and the Biden administration potentially cracking down on concerned individuals, including parents, who confront their local school boards.
 
New legislative election maps would give Republicans an advantage in the 2022 elections.
New legislative election maps would give Republicans an advantage in the 2022 elections.
 
The Supreme Court heard oral arguments regarding a Mississippi abortion law that could change the abortion landscape in the United States, so naturally Democrats are out in force claiming certain Supreme Court justices are illegitimate and shouldn’t be allowed to decide the case.
The Supreme Court heard oral arguments regarding a Mississippi abortion law that could change the abortion landscape in the United States, so naturally Democrats are out in force claiming certain Supreme Court justices are illegitimate and shouldn’t be allowed to decide the case.
 
I have been reading the current abortion case that has come out of the state of Mississippi and which was heard in oral argument in front of the Supreme Court on Dec. 1, 2021.
I have been reading the current abortion case that has come out of the state of Mississippi and which was heard in oral argument in front of the Supreme Court on Dec. 1, 2021.
 
The Town of East Laurinburg’s charter hangs in the balance as the Local Government Commission recently voted unanimously to impound the town’s books and assume full control of its finances due to misappropriation of funds.
The Town of East Laurinburg’s charter hangs in the balance as the Local Government Commission recently voted unanimously to impound the town’s books and assume full control of its finances due to misappropriation of funds.
 
State workers in Nevada who are in enrolled in public employee healthcare plans will have to pay up to $55 more a month if they haven’t received the COVID-19 vaccine.
State workers in Nevada who are in enrolled in public employee healthcare plans will have to pay up to $55 more a month if they haven’t received the COVID-19 vaccine.
 
Speaking in Elk Grove Village, Illinois, on Thursday, President Biden made clear what his priorities are, arguing that the “bigger story” isn’t “headlines and reports of mass firings,” but instead that the mandates for large businesses to vaccinate their workers are having some success.
Speaking in Elk Grove Village, Illinois, on Thursday, President Biden made clear what his priorities are, arguing that the “bigger story” isn’t “headlines and reports of mass firings,” but instead that the mandates for large businesses to vaccinate their workers are having some success.
 
Today, Judge Lee trampled the North Carolina constitution and embraced a brazen scheme to sidestep the elected members of the General Assembly and raid the public purse.
Today, Judge Lee trampled the North Carolina constitution and embraced a brazen scheme to sidestep the elected members of the General Assembly and raid the public purse.
 
Lawmakers are asking big questions about the state program that puts federal dollars into the hands of renters facing eviction during the pandemic.
Lawmakers are asking big questions about the state program that puts federal dollars into the hands of renters facing eviction during the pandemic.
 
The New York Times, in its incessant attempts to remake American history and compartmentalize the American people, offered six new designs for the American flag,
The New York Times, in its incessant attempts to remake American history and compartmentalize the American people, offered six new designs for the American flag,
 
President Joe Biden’s approval rating in North Carolina has taken a beating since the first quarter of the year, with just 39% of North Carolinians approving of him today, compared to 57% who disapprove.
President Joe Biden’s approval rating in North Carolina has taken a beating since the first quarter of the year, with just 39% of North Carolinians approving of him today, compared to 57% who disapprove.
 
Jonathan Isaac, an NBA player for the Orlando Magic, said during an interview with The Blaze this week that he is not allowed to eat with his teammates when they go out to eat at restaurants because he is unvaccinated.
Jonathan Isaac, an NBA player for the Orlando Magic, said during an interview with The Blaze this week that he is not allowed to eat with his teammates when they go out to eat at restaurants because he is unvaccinated.
 
The last puzzle pieces of a new budget are finally coming together, as both the House and the Senate passed the $25.9 billion budget for the biennium. It is now headed to Gov. Roy Cooper, who announced earlier this week that he intends to sign it.
The last puzzle pieces of a new budget are finally coming together, as both the House and the Senate passed the $25.9 billion budget for the biennium. It is now headed to Gov. Roy Cooper, who announced earlier this week that he intends to sign it.
 
A Truckee Meadows Community College professor was nearly fired for daring to suggest the school retain rigorous math standards. Thankfully, he managed to keep his job.
A Truckee Meadows Community College professor was nearly fired for daring to suggest the school retain rigorous math standards. Thankfully, he managed to keep his job.
 
The U.S. Navy is launching an investigation into a mysterious incident that recently happened to a U.S. nuclear-powered submarine operating in the Indo-Pacific region where the submarine sustained an undisclosed amount of damage after colliding with an underwater object.
The U.S. Navy is launching an investigation into a mysterious incident that recently happened to a U.S. nuclear-powered submarine operating in the Indo-Pacific region where the submarine sustained an undisclosed amount of damage after colliding with an underwater object.
 
Democrat Senator Joe Manchin stunned people watching CSPAN on Thursday night over his visible reaction to Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer’s attack on Senate Republicans during a floor speech after Republicans threw Schumer a lifeline and helped him out of a crisis over raising the debt ceiling.
Democrat Senator Joe Manchin stunned people watching CSPAN on Thursday night over his visible reaction to Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer’s attack on Senate Republicans during a floor speech after Republicans threw Schumer a lifeline and helped him out of a crisis over raising the debt ceiling.
 
State Senate Republicans have landed their top two recruits for two newly-drawn Wake County Senate seats that are critical to GOP efforts to win a supermajority in the Senate in 2022.
State Senate Republicans have landed their top two recruits for two newly-drawn Wake County Senate seats that are critical to GOP efforts to win a supermajority in the Senate in 2022.
 
When you see someone wearing a mask know they are just sheeple
When you see someone wearing a mask know they are just sheeple
 
Biden, Cooper, RINOs are selling us out to Red China
Biden, Cooper, RINOs are selling us out to Red China
 
The N.C. legislature passed the Accountability and Fair Play in Athletics on Wednesday, Nov. 17. The conference report for this bill is one of several policy measures working its way quickly through committees as lawmakers look to wrap up a drawn-out legislative session.
The N.C. legislature passed the Accountability and Fair Play in Athletics on Wednesday, Nov. 17. The conference report for this bill is one of several policy measures working its way quickly through committees as lawmakers look to wrap up a drawn-out legislative session.
 
President Joe Biden’s Department of Justice announced this week that they will be investigating and, potentially, cracking down on “harassment” and “threats of violence” against school boards and administrators.
President Joe Biden’s Department of Justice announced this week that they will be investigating and, potentially, cracking down on “harassment” and “threats of violence” against school boards and administrators.
 
Chinese students studying at America’s college and universities are not safe from the authoritarian surveillance of the Chinese Communist Party.
Chinese students studying at America’s college and universities are not safe from the authoritarian surveillance of the Chinese Communist Party.
 
One of higher education’s most enduring enigmas is the continued support given by relatively traditional donors to their rapidly radicalizing institutions.
One of higher education’s most enduring enigmas is the continued support given by relatively traditional donors to their rapidly radicalizing institutions.
 
An 18-year-old high school student in Texas who is accused of gunning down multiple people at his school has been released from jail on bail.
An 18-year-old high school student in Texas who is accused of gunning down multiple people at his school has been released from jail on bail.
 
Starr County wall section will be second major segment of wall
Starr County wall section will be second major segment of wall
 
Leadership or staff from the company contracted to operate the state’s liquor warehouse and delivery system won’t meet with lawmakers to explain why N.C. ABC stores around the state have so many empty shelves.
Leadership or staff from the company contracted to operate the state’s liquor warehouse and delivery system won’t meet with lawmakers to explain why N.C. ABC stores around the state have so many empty shelves.
 
On Thursday, the Florida Board of Education voted to sanction eight school districts, all of which the Board said implemented mask mandates but wouldn’t let parents opt their children out.
On Thursday, the Florida Board of Education voted to sanction eight school districts, all of which the Board said implemented mask mandates but wouldn’t let parents opt their children out.
 
Rampant inflation, supply chain issues, and the COVID-19 pandemic aren’t dampening the Christmas spirit at the international Christian charity Samaritan’s Purse.
Rampant inflation, supply chain issues, and the COVID-19 pandemic aren’t dampening the Christmas spirit at the international Christian charity Samaritan’s Purse.
 
On Thursday, President Biden got caught making a false statement as he mocked Fox News while he spoke in Elk Grove Village, Illinois, regarding vaccine mandates. Biden said, “This I always get a kick out of.”
On Thursday, President Biden got caught making a false statement as he mocked Fox News while he spoke in Elk Grove Village, Illinois, regarding vaccine mandates. Biden said, “This I always get a kick out of.”
 
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