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The law makes it a felony to engage in prostitution while knowingly infected with HIV.
 
Foundation with $16 billion endowment pledges to fight for immigrants to 'live free of fear, regardless of documentation status'
Foundation with $16 billion endowment pledges to fight for immigrants to 'live free of fear, regardless of documentation status'
 
The head of North Carolina's Department of Health and Human Services objects to a request that would speed up action in a federal lawsuit dealing with foster children's mental health issues.
The head of North Carolina's Department of Health and Human Services objects to a request that would speed up action in a federal lawsuit dealing with foster children's mental health issues.
 
RALEIGH: Today, Governor Roy Cooper announced appointments to boards and commissions.
RALEIGH: Today, Governor Roy Cooper announced appointments to boards and commissions.
 
North Carolina House lawmakers passed a measure Tuesday by a vote of 115 to 4 that would require public schools to have “threat assessment teams,” safety exercises, and student support programs. Four Democrats voted against the measure.
North Carolina House lawmakers passed a measure Tuesday by a vote of 115 to 4 that would require public schools to have “threat assessment teams,” safety exercises, and student support programs. Four Democrats voted against the measure.
 
U.S. Attorney Sandra Hairston has filed paperwork signaling interest in a lawsuit challenging North Carolina's treatment of foster children's mental health.
U.S. Attorney Sandra Hairston has filed paperwork signaling interest in a lawsuit challenging North Carolina's treatment of foster children's mental health.
 
The head of the N.C. Department of Health and Human Services is urging a federal court to dismiss a lawsuit dealing with mental health services for foster children.
The head of the N.C. Department of Health and Human Services is urging a federal court to dismiss a lawsuit dealing with mental health services for foster children.
 
Resuming its recent tradition, Beaufort County Community College held its Fifth Annual Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Community Celebration on January 16.
Resuming its recent tradition, Beaufort County Community College held its Fifth Annual Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Community Celebration on January 16.
 
On Tuesday, Gov. Roy Cooper announced more than 75 appointments to state boards and commissions.
On Tuesday, Gov. Roy Cooper announced more than 75 appointments to state boards and commissions.
 
RALEIGH: Governor Roy Cooper announced North Carolina boards and commissions appointments today.
RALEIGH: Governor Roy Cooper announced North Carolina boards and commissions appointments today.
 
The State Board of Elections will hold a remote meeting beginning at 12:30 p.m. on Thursday, October 20, 2022. Meeting materials will be posted on a rolling basis on the State Board’s meeting website
The State Board of Elections will hold a remote meeting beginning at 12:30 p.m. on Thursday, October 20, 2022. Meeting materials will be posted on a rolling basis on the State Board’s meeting website
 
Today Vice President Harris convened Latina state legislators from Kansas, Utah, Texas, Arizona, New York, Illinois, and Nevada who are on the frontlines of protecting reproductive rights in their states
Today Vice President Harris convened Latina state legislators from Kansas, Utah, Texas, Arizona, New York, Illinois, and Nevada who are on the frontlines of protecting reproductive rights in their states
 
Democrat Vice President Kamala Harris was mocked Tuesday afternoon after she introduced herself with her pronouns during a roundtable discussion.
Democrat Vice President Kamala Harris was mocked Tuesday afternoon after she introduced herself with her pronouns during a roundtable discussion.
 
Election officials should respond by emphasizing currently available bipartisan assistance for voters
Election officials should respond by emphasizing currently available bipartisan assistance for voters
 
The N.C. State Board of Elections voted along party lines at their board meeting Thursday to reject a request from the NCGOP to have county boards of elections compare absentee ballot signatures with those that they have on file.
The N.C. State Board of Elections voted along party lines at their board meeting Thursday to reject a request from the NCGOP to have county boards of elections compare absentee ballot signatures with those that they have on file.
 
A federal judge has blocked North Carolina laws that greatly restrict who can help people with disabilities request absentee ballots, fill them out, and send them back, and that has experts concerned.
A federal judge has blocked North Carolina laws that greatly restrict who can help people with disabilities request absentee ballots, fill them out, and send them back, and that has experts concerned.
 
The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services today announced the launch of Promoting and Expanding Competitive Integrated Employment for Individuals with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities Strategic Plan.
The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services today announced the launch of Promoting and Expanding Competitive Integrated Employment for Individuals with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities Strategic Plan.
 
Today, Governor Roy Cooper visited Gates County to see more North Carolinians receive their vaccine at the county health clinic run by Albemarle Regional Health Services
Today, Governor Roy Cooper visited Gates County to see more North Carolinians receive their vaccine at the county health clinic run by Albemarle Regional Health Services
 
Legislation Will Help Students Who Have Fallen Behind Due to Remote Learning
 
The right to vote is the foundation of American democracy. Free and fair elections that reflect the will of the American people must be protected and defended.
The right to vote is the foundation of American democracy. Free and fair elections that reflect the will of the American people must be protected and defended.
 
Legislation giving North Carolina families the choice to attend in-person summer learning programs in public schools cleared multiple state House committees on Tuesday
Legislation giving North Carolina families the choice to attend in-person summer learning programs in public schools cleared multiple state House committees on Tuesday
 
The COVID-19 Health Equity Task Force will provide recommendations for addressing health inequities caused by the COVID-19 pandemic and for preventing such inequities in the future
The COVID-19 Health Equity Task Force will provide recommendations for addressing health inequities caused by the COVID-19 pandemic and for preventing such inequities in the future
 
Today, Governor Roy Cooper announced new appointments to boards and commissions across North Carolina.
Today, Governor Roy Cooper announced new appointments to boards and commissions across North Carolina.
 
Judicial Watch announced that President Tom Fitton provided testimony to the House Judiciary Committee’s Subcommittee on the Constitution, Civil Rights, and Civil Liberties
Judicial Watch announced that President Tom Fitton provided testimony to the House Judiciary Committee’s Subcommittee on the Constitution, Civil Rights, and Civil Liberties
 
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. Here’s this week’s review:
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. Here’s this week’s review:
 
It’s been five years in the making, and it’s almost free from the budget stalemate.
 
Michael Kerr, starving, incoherent, and dehydrated, was loaded into a van March 12, 2014, at Alexander Correctional Institution in Taylorsville. The 53-year-old inmate was bound for a hospital at Central Prison in Raleigh
Michael Kerr, starving, incoherent, and dehydrated, was loaded into a van March 12, 2014, at Alexander Correctional Institution in Taylorsville. The 53-year-old inmate was bound for a hospital at Central Prison in Raleigh
 
While North Carolina leaders address a multitude of problems behind the state's prison walls, a new national poll shows growing support for criminal justice reform
While North Carolina leaders address a multitude of problems behind the state's prison walls, a new national poll shows growing support for criminal justice reform
 
Last week, Governor Roy Cooper signed an Executive Order reinstating the Statewide Independent Living Council. Gov. Cooper also appointed 25 new members to the Council
Last week, Governor Roy Cooper signed an Executive Order reinstating the Statewide Independent Living Council. Gov. Cooper also appointed 25 new members to the Council
 
Earlier this week, the North Carolina Supreme Court heard oral arguments to decide the constitutionality of legislation to phase out North Carolina's teacher tenure system.
Earlier this week, the North Carolina Supreme Court heard oral arguments to decide the constitutionality of legislation to phase out North Carolina's teacher tenure system.
 
The U.S. Department of Justice should butt out of North Carolina's mental health problems, since it is partially responsible for getting us into the situation we now face.
The U.S. Department of Justice should butt out of North Carolina's mental health problems, since it is partially responsible for getting us into the situation we now face.
 
In 49 states it is legal for an employer to pay an employee below minimum wage because the worker is disabled
In 49 states it is legal for an employer to pay an employee below minimum wage because the worker is disabled
 
The director of state facilities for the mentally ill and developmentally disabled said his department will continue to offer annual voter registration and voting assistance for patients and residents.
The director of state facilities for the mentally ill and developmentally disabled said his department will continue to offer annual voter registration and voting assistance for patients and residents.
 
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