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The Smithsonian's well-funded 'Black Power' museum remains focused on leftist politics and race, but has almost no demand.
The Smithsonian's well-funded 'Black Power' museum remains focused on leftist politics and race, but has almost no demand.
 
Today Governor Josh Stein announced appointments to boards and commissions.
 
RALEIGH: Today, Governor Cooper visited a bus facility in Durham to highlight the recent significant federal funding for electric school buses in North Carolina.
RALEIGH: Today, Governor Cooper visited a bus facility in Durham to highlight the recent significant federal funding for electric school buses in North Carolina.
 
A unanimous three-judge panel of the state Court of Appeals has ruled in favor of the North Carolina Farm Bureau Federation, and against the Department of Environmental Quality, in a dispute over animal-waste permits.
A unanimous three-judge panel of the state Court of Appeals has ruled in favor of the North Carolina Farm Bureau Federation, and against the Department of Environmental Quality, in a dispute over animal-waste permits.
 
‘How to Blow Up A Pipeline’ author wants to send message to 'capitalists' that 'their properties will be trashed'
‘How to Blow Up A Pipeline’ author wants to send message to 'capitalists' that 'their properties will be trashed'
 
RALEIGH: Today, Governor Roy Cooper announced appointments to boards and commissions.
RALEIGH: Today, Governor Roy Cooper announced appointments to boards and commissions.
 
Democrat Gov. Roy Cooper issued an executive order Tuesday rebranding the secretary of Environmental Quality’s Environmental Justice and Equity Advisory Board as the Governor’s Environmental Justice Advisory Council.
Democrat Gov. Roy Cooper issued an executive order Tuesday rebranding the secretary of Environmental Quality’s Environmental Justice and Equity Advisory Board as the Governor’s Environmental Justice Advisory Council.
 
The Biden administration is allocating $600 million toward “environmental justice” projects across the U.S. in a move critics say will benefit the president’s political allies.
The Biden administration is allocating $600 million toward “environmental justice” projects across the U.S. in a move critics say will benefit the president’s political allies.
 
The Department of the Interior today announced new steps to utilize nature-based solutions in its efforts to tackle the climate crisis, including the launch of a new tool to make those strategies more accessible to the public.
The Department of the Interior today announced new steps to utilize nature-based solutions in its efforts to tackle the climate crisis, including the launch of a new tool to make those strategies more accessible to the public.
 
The Biden administration is pushing countries to “accelerate” their climate action and spending $3 billion in taxpayer dollars as a pledge to climate and “gender equity” funds, the White House announced Saturday.
The Biden administration is pushing countries to “accelerate” their climate action and spending $3 billion in taxpayer dollars as a pledge to climate and “gender equity” funds, the White House announced Saturday.
 
RALEIGH: Today, Governor Roy Cooper issued Executive Order No. 292 directing bold action to advance environmental justice.
 
White House Press Secretary Karine Jean-Pierre claimed Friday that Republicans had put forth proposals that would cause more children to develop asthma and “literally melt bones.”
White House Press Secretary Karine Jean-Pierre claimed Friday that Republicans had put forth proposals that would cause more children to develop asthma and “literally melt bones.”
 
President Joe Biden issued an executive order on Friday compelling the entire federal government to focus on addressing “environmental justice.”
President Joe Biden issued an executive order on Friday compelling the entire federal government to focus on addressing “environmental justice.”
 
RALEIGH: Governor Roy Cooper has proclaimed June 19 as Juneteenth Day to honor the oldest known commemoration of the abolition of slavery in the United States. The Governor signed the proclamation at a Juneteenth event at the NC Museum of History last week.
RALEIGH: Governor Roy Cooper has proclaimed June 19 as Juneteenth Day to honor the oldest known commemoration of the abolition of slavery in the United States. The Governor signed the proclamation at a Juneteenth event at the NC Museum of History last week.
 
WASHINGTON — Secretary of the Interior Deb Haaland and Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack today issued a joint memo to federal agency leaders with wildfire responsibilities outlining their vision and goals for managing wildland fires this year.
WASHINGTON — Secretary of the Interior Deb Haaland and Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack today issued a joint memo to federal agency leaders with wildfire responsibilities outlining their vision and goals for managing wildland fires this year.
 
Nevada’s Democratic state lawmakers plan to introduce a bill giving Medicaid to illegal immigrants, at an estimated initial cost of $78.5 million.
Nevada’s Democratic state lawmakers plan to introduce a bill giving Medicaid to illegal immigrants, at an estimated initial cost of $78.5 million.
 
The North Carolina Department of Transportation unveiled its Clean Transportation Plan Wednesday. They say it will reduce greenhouse gas emissions, advance “environmental justice,” and create good-paying jobs tied to clean transportation.
The North Carolina Department of Transportation unveiled its Clean Transportation Plan Wednesday. They say it will reduce greenhouse gas emissions, advance “environmental justice,” and create good-paying jobs tied to clean transportation.
 
Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen contended on Tuesday that climate change may lead to “declines in asset values” and warned that a “delayed and disorderly transition” to renewable energy sources could harm the financial system.
Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen contended on Tuesday that climate change may lead to “declines in asset values” and warned that a “delayed and disorderly transition” to renewable energy sources could harm the financial system.
 
RALEIGH: Today, Governor Roy Cooper honored Black History Month and recognized North Carolina’s African American lawyers and judges for their critical work in the legal field and justice system.
RALEIGH: Today, Governor Roy Cooper honored Black History Month and recognized North Carolina’s African American lawyers and judges for their critical work in the legal field and justice system.
 
Deep Decarbonization Pathways Analysis highlights significant opportunities to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and deploy clean energy solutions across the state
Deep Decarbonization Pathways Analysis highlights significant opportunities to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and deploy clean energy solutions across the state
 
The N.C. Supreme Court has rejected a lawsuit challenging 2017 and 2018 state laws addressing hog farm regulations.
The N.C. Supreme Court has rejected a lawsuit challenging 2017 and 2018 state laws addressing hog farm regulations.
 
Los Angeles has officially banned new oil wells in the city, further increasing the city’s reliance on foreign sources of oil.
Los Angeles has officially banned new oil wells in the city, further increasing the city’s reliance on foreign sources of oil.
 
Gov. Roy Cooper signed an “Memorandum of Understanding” with California Gov. Gavin Newsom to promote “zero-emissions” trucks and buses
Gov. Roy Cooper signed an “Memorandum of Understanding” with California Gov. Gavin Newsom to promote “zero-emissions” trucks and buses
 
Gov. Roy Cooper has issued a sweeping executive order that directs the state’s Department of Environmental Quality (NCDEQ) to take a number of major actions to mandate increased use of zero-emissions vehicles (ZEVs) among public and private medium-and-heavy duty (MHD) vehicles.
Gov. Roy Cooper has issued a sweeping executive order that directs the state’s Department of Environmental Quality (NCDEQ) to take a number of major actions to mandate increased use of zero-emissions vehicles (ZEVs) among public and private medium-and-heavy duty (MHD) vehicles.
 
Order will accelerate economic development and job creation in the quickly growing zero-emission vehicle sector, expand access to cleaner and more affordable vehicles and advance the state’s climate and environmental justice goals
Order will accelerate economic development and job creation in the quickly growing zero-emission vehicle sector, expand access to cleaner and more affordable vehicles and advance the state’s climate and environmental justice goals
 
A split N.C. Appeals Court panel has blocked a lower court order dealing with disputed state animal waste regulations. Those rules will be delayed as a legal dispute proceeds.
A split N.C. Appeals Court panel has blocked a lower court order dealing with disputed state animal waste regulations. Those rules will be delayed as a legal dispute proceeds.
 
Sen. Joe Manchin’s (D-WV) side deal with Democrats on permitting reform is continuing to break down, as Republicans are now signaling their opposition.
Sen. Joe Manchin’s (D-WV) side deal with Democrats on permitting reform is continuing to break down, as Republicans are now signaling their opposition.
 
The “side deal” Senate Democrats cut with Sen. Joe Manchin (D-WV) is beginning to fall apart, as dozens of Democrats announced their opposition to it.
The “side deal” Senate Democrats cut with Sen. Joe Manchin (D-WV) is beginning to fall apart, as dozens of Democrats announced their opposition to it.
 
RALEIGH: Governor Roy Cooper has proclaimed September 26 – 30, 2022 as North Carolina Clean Energy Week to highlight the work the state is doing to advance clean energy.
RALEIGH: Governor Roy Cooper has proclaimed September 26 – 30, 2022 as North Carolina Clean Energy Week to highlight the work the state is doing to advance clean energy.
 
The N.C. Court of Appeals has granted a temporary stay in the N.C. Farm Bureau Federation's challenge of state animal waste regulations.
The N.C. Court of Appeals has granted a temporary stay in the N.C. Farm Bureau Federation's challenge of state animal waste regulations.
 
President Joe Biden faced backlash Tuesday afternoon for celebrating the passage of his so-called “Inflation Reduction Act,” which experts say will have little to no impact on reducing inflation, while the latest Consumer Price Index (CPI) showed today that inflation rose in August
President Joe Biden faced backlash Tuesday afternoon for celebrating the passage of his so-called “Inflation Reduction Act,” which experts say will have little to no impact on reducing inflation, while the latest Consumer Price Index (CPI) showed today that inflation rose in August
 
John Podesta to Serve as Senior Advisor to the President for Clean Energy Innovation and Implementation; Ali Zaidi to Succeed Gina McCarthy as Assistant to the President & National Climate Advisor
John Podesta to Serve as Senior Advisor to the President for Clean Energy Innovation and Implementation; Ali Zaidi to Succeed Gina McCarthy as Assistant to the President & National Climate Advisor
 
RALEIGH: Today, Governor Roy Cooper toured the new Women’s Business Center of Greensboro located on Bennett College’s campus. The center opened yesterday.
RALEIGH: Today, Governor Roy Cooper toured the new Women’s Business Center of Greensboro located on Bennett College’s campus. The center opened yesterday.
 
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