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After news broke that a police report named him in an alleged crystal meth-involved drug overdose call, former Florida Democratic gubernatorial candidate and current CNN contributor Andrew Gillum responded Friday morning to the allegations.
After news broke that a police report named him in an alleged crystal meth-involved drug overdose call, former Florida Democratic gubernatorial candidate and current CNN contributor Andrew Gillum responded Friday morning to the allegations.
 
As stories of the spread of coronavirus continue to circulate in the media, teachers have turned to Facebook to complain about a purported shortage of cleaning supplies and hand sanitizer needed to combat the spread of COVID-19 in their schools and classrooms.
As stories of the spread of coronavirus continue to circulate in the media, teachers have turned to Facebook to complain about a purported shortage of cleaning supplies and hand sanitizer needed to combat the spread of COVID-19 in their schools and classrooms.
 
Recently, California Governor Gavin Newsom shared a new idea for how the state can address its ever-growing homeless population: doctors’ prescriptions for housing.
Recently, California Governor Gavin Newsom shared a new idea for how the state can address its ever-growing homeless population: doctors’ prescriptions for housing.
 
They remember the cynical wisdom of Rahm Emanuel.
They remember the cynical wisdom of Rahm Emanuel.
 
President Trump is set to declare a national emergency on Friday over the coronavirus outbreak, a news agency reports.
President Trump is set to declare a national emergency on Friday over the coronavirus outbreak, a news agency reports.
 
Education has lost one its most important disruptors: Clayton Christensen, PhD and distinguished professor at Harvard Business School.
Education has lost one its most important disruptors: Clayton Christensen, PhD and distinguished professor at Harvard Business School.
 
Spirits tastings in N.C. ABC stores have gone on without complaint or problem since September, when lawmakers amended state rules governing liquor.
Spirits tastings in N.C. ABC stores have gone on without complaint or problem since September, when lawmakers amended state rules governing liquor.
 
He's got to be close to considering the decision.
 
Stephen Gutowski writes for the Washington Free Beacon about Second Amendment supporters’ current legal strategy.
Stephen Gutowski writes for the Washington Free Beacon about Second Amendment supporters’ current legal strategy.
 
The fight against coronavirus will be a long haul, Gov. Roy Cooper and health officials said after declaring a state of emergency Tuesday, March 10.
The fight against coronavirus will be a long haul, Gov. Roy Cooper and health officials said after declaring a state of emergency Tuesday, March 10.
 
The rapidly spreading coronavirus has infected an employee working in Sen. Maria Cantwell’s (D-WA) office, which marks the first publicly known case of a congressional staffer with the coronavirus, which originated in China.
The rapidly spreading coronavirus has infected an employee working in Sen. Maria Cantwell’s (D-WA) office, which marks the first publicly known case of a congressional staffer with the coronavirus, which originated in China.
 
Asian Americans traditionally have had low rates of gun ownership.
 
Teachers and retirees are suffering without a budget in place, two freshman Democratic lawmakers said during a March 10 news conference.
Teachers and retirees are suffering without a budget in place, two freshman Democratic lawmakers said during a March 10 news conference.
 
Stock market trading was temporarily halted Thursday morning after U.S. equities fell 7%, triggering the automatic circuit breaker.
Stock market trading was temporarily halted Thursday morning after U.S. equities fell 7%, triggering the automatic circuit breaker.
 
The first two decades of the 21st century have been bookended by court cases that struck down North Carolina’s legislative maps.
The first two decades of the 21st century have been bookended by court cases that struck down North Carolina’s legislative maps.
 
This week, JLF’s Jon Sanders wrote a research brief on the Protecting the Right to Organize (PRO) Act.
This week, JLF’s Jon Sanders wrote a research brief on the Protecting the Right to Organize (PRO) Act.
 
As the number of confirmed cases of coronavirus quickly rises in America, colleges have started to take action.
As the number of confirmed cases of coronavirus quickly rises in America, colleges have started to take action.
 
On Wednesday evening, California officials announced severe restrictions on events and gatherings, including calling for the cancellation or postponement of all events involving more than 250 people and specifying how smaller events should be managed.
On Wednesday evening, California officials announced severe restrictions on events and gatherings, including calling for the cancellation or postponement of all events involving more than 250 people and specifying how smaller events should be managed.
 
The Capitol, House, and Senate are closed to the public until the first of April.
The Capitol, House, and Senate are closed to the public until the first of April.
 
State retirees and their dependents beginning next year won’t pay premiums on Medicare Advantage plans.
 
Adam Thierer and Trace Mitchell write at Real Clear Policy that the Trump administration has highlighted the need for occupational licensing reform.
Adam Thierer and Trace Mitchell write at Real Clear Policy that the Trump administration has highlighted the need for occupational licensing reform.
 
North Carolina voters shouldn’t be asked to approve county sales tax increases on election days where turnout is considerably low, one expert says.
North Carolina voters shouldn’t be asked to approve county sales tax increases on election days where turnout is considerably low, one expert says.
 
Carl Goldman, 67, and his wife embarked on a trip to Asia last month aboard the cruise ship Diamond Princess.
Carl Goldman, 67, and his wife embarked on a trip to Asia last month aboard the cruise ship Diamond Princess.
 
The Democrats have a governor there and control both chambers of the state legislature.
The Democrats have a governor there and control both chambers of the state legislature.
 
North Carolina public universities are more than just institutions of higher learning.
 
Last week I posted the Rhino Times story on Guilford County Schools’ plan to bus students to the polls for early voting.
Last week I posted the Rhino Times story on Guilford County Schools’ plan to bus students to the polls for early voting.
 
Judicial candidates on the campaign trail in North Carolina tend to avoid harsh criticism of their opponents. In contrast, written judicial opinions often feature pointed jabs.
Judicial candidates on the campaign trail in North Carolina tend to avoid harsh criticism of their opponents. In contrast, written judicial opinions often feature pointed jabs.
 
On Tuesday, Saudi Arabia ratcheted up its oil war with Russia, announcing it would raise its crude supply to a record high in April.
On Tuesday, Saudi Arabia ratcheted up its oil war with Russia, announcing it would raise its crude supply to a record high in April.
 
There has been much hyperventilating about teacher frustration in North Carolina (see here and here) and how it’s driving people to look elsewhere for jobs or to leave the profession altogether.
There has been much hyperventilating about teacher frustration in North Carolina (see here and here) and how it’s driving people to look elsewhere for jobs or to leave the profession altogether.
 
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.
 
In 2018, the Supreme Court ruled in favor of Mark Janus, an Illinois state employee arguing that the public-sector union that collected fees from him had no right to do so
In 2018, the Supreme Court ruled in favor of Mark Janus, an Illinois state employee arguing that the public-sector union that collected fees from him had no right to do so
 
In North Carolina, the golden ticket for resident college hopefuls is $1,000 yearly tuition at a handful of public universities.
In North Carolina, the golden ticket for resident college hopefuls is $1,000 yearly tuition at a handful of public universities.
 
Andrea Widburg writes for the American Thinker about her first trip to a campaign rally led by President Trump.
Andrea Widburg writes for the American Thinker about her first trip to a campaign rally led by President Trump.
 
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