Democratic members of the N.C. State Board of Education have their sights set on Republican Superintendent of Public Instruction Catherine Truitt, saying Truitt was putting too many parents from schools of choice on a new advisory committee.
Published: Thursday, March 17th, 2022 @ 1:21 am
By: Carolina Journal
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Earlier this week the State Superintendent Catherine Truitt announced her office was seeking applicants to serve on a New 48- member Parent Advisory Commission to “elevate the voice of parents in students’ education.”
Published: Thursday, March 3rd, 2022 @ 11:30 am
By: John Locke Foundation
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North Carolina’s state constitution, in Article IX, section 1 (“Education Encouraged”), reads: “Religion, morality, and knowledge being necessary to good government and the happiness of mankind, schools, libraries, and the means of education shall forever be encouraged.”
Published: Thursday, February 10th, 2022 @ 10:24 am
By: Diane Rufino
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We alerted you to Democrat mega-donor Chamath Palihapitiya’s shocking comments on the Uyghur genocide when he said: “Nobody cares about what’s happening to the Uyghurs…of all the things I care about, yes, it is below my line.”
Published: Thursday, January 20th, 2022 @ 10:14 am
By: Stan Deatherage
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Last week, part-owner of the NBA’s Golden State Warriors, Chamath Palihapitiya, asserted that “ nobody cares ” about the Uyghur genocide happening at the hands of Chinese authorities.
Published: Wednesday, January 19th, 2022 @ 6:11 pm
By: Stan Deatherage
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Today, Governor Roy Cooper announced that Casandra Skinner Hoekstra will serve as Interim Secretary for the North Carolina Department of Public Safety (NCDPS).
Published: Friday, August 27th, 2021 @ 8:16 pm
By: Governor's Office
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President Biden is expected to announce Thursday, July 29, that all federal employees must be vaccinated or submit to rigorous COVID testing.
Published: Thursday, August 5th, 2021 @ 7:39 pm
By: Carolina Journal
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A couple of weeks after announcing his retirement from Gov. Roy Cooper’s Cabinet, Erik Hooks is in line for a top federal emergency management post.
Published: Wednesday, August 4th, 2021 @ 9:40 am
By: Carolina Journal
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In recognition of the important public service provided by the state’s probation/parole officers, Governor Roy Cooper has proclaimed July 18-24, 2021, as Probation, Parole and Community Supervision Officers’ Week in North Carolina.
Published: Wednesday, August 4th, 2021 @ 9:13 am
By: Governor's Office
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As North Carolina begins to feel the effects of Tropical Storm Elsa, Governor Roy Cooper and state emergency management officials are reminding residents to be prepared for possible power outages and to avoid driving through floodwaters.
Published: Saturday, July 24th, 2021 @ 5:09 am
By: Governor's Office
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Erik Hooks has announced his retirement from Gov. Roy Cooper’s Cabinet, ending a long career in state public safety.
Published: Wednesday, July 21st, 2021 @ 11:04 am
By: Carolina Journal
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Governor Roy Cooper and state emergency management officials are monitoring the forecast track and potential impacts from Tropical Storm Elsa
Published: Wednesday, July 7th, 2021 @ 4:17 am
By: Governor's Office
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This expansion will provide benefits to families with young children and infants who need extra help buying food.
Published: Wednesday, May 26th, 2021 @ 5:52 pm
By: Stan Deatherage
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Urges North Carolinians to update emergency plans and kits and to Know Your Zone
Published: Wednesday, May 12th, 2021 @ 6:35 pm
By: Governor's Office
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Governor Roy Cooper announced new appointments and nominations to state boards and commissions today.
Published: Monday, May 10th, 2021 @ 6:42 pm
By: Governor's Office
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Regarding the CDC and FDA's joint statement on Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 vaccine, NCDHHS has released the following statement
Published: Wednesday, April 14th, 2021 @ 1:37 pm
By: Stan Deatherage
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Republican leaders in the N.C. General Assembly say they will consider overriding the governor’s veto of Senate Bill 37, the school reopening bill, as soon as Monday, March 1.
Published: Tuesday, March 2nd, 2021 @ 8:53 pm
By: Carolina Journal
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Gov. Roy Cooper and Dr. Mandy Cohen, state health secretary, took a decidedly political tone in a COVID-19 news conference Tuesday, Jan. 12.
Published: Wednesday, January 13th, 2021 @ 1:21 pm
By: Carolina Journal
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Today Governor Roy Cooper signed a state disaster declaration for Alexander County and the surrounding counties of Caldwell, Catawba, Iredell, and Wilkes
Published: Thursday, December 17th, 2020 @ 12:07 am
By: Governor's Office
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Yesterday State Auditor, Beth Wood, released results of an audit highly critical of how the North Carolina Department of Public Instruction (NCDPI) allocated $180 million in federal Coronavirus Relief Funds.
Published: Friday, December 4th, 2020 @ 6:10 pm
By: Civitas Insitute
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Governor Cooper Warns of Growing COVID-19 Danger and Strengthens Safety Measures
Published: Wednesday, November 25th, 2020 @ 10:28 am
By: Governor's Office
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The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services and the NC Department of Public Safety sent a letter to local leaders asking them to help slow the spread of the virus by promoting the 3 Ws and considering local actions to improve compliance with executive orders.
Published: Sunday, October 25th, 2020 @ 1:30 pm
By: Stan Deatherage
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Gov. Cooper & health officials urge North Carolinians to recommit to prevention efforts
Published: Sunday, October 25th, 2020 @ 11:31 am
By: Governor's Office
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The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services is providing guidelines for voters and local polling locations to help protect the health of North Carolinians during the voting process.
Published: Monday, October 19th, 2020 @ 11:41 am
By: Stan Deatherage
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Gov. Cooper Announces $35 Million for Child Care Programs
Published: Saturday, October 10th, 2020 @ 2:59 am
By: Governor's Office
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Yesterday, Governor Cooper announced that North Carolina will ease some restrictions as the state moves into Phase 3 on Friday, October 2, 2020, at 5 p.m. Executive Order 169 will be in effect through October 23, 2020.
Published: Wednesday, October 7th, 2020 @ 11:29 pm
By: Governor's Office
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Governor Roy Cooper announced the N.C. Mortgage, Utility and Rent Relief (MURR) program to offer financial aid to North Carolina’s small businesses whose operations were impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic.
Published: Friday, September 25th, 2020 @ 3:57 am
By: Governor's Office
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After consultation with public health officials and 14 days of steady and downward COVID-19 trends, Governor Cooper announced that North Carolina elementary school grades Kindergarten through 5th grade may now choose plan A for operations as soon as October 5.
Published: Tuesday, September 22nd, 2020 @ 8:44 pm
By: Governor's Office
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School is supposed to be a place where students learn democratic values and how to contribute to society.
Published: Friday, September 4th, 2020 @ 5:58 pm
By: Civitas Insitute
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After careful review of the data and trends, Governor Cooper and Dr. Mandy Cohen, Secretary of NCDHHS, announced that North Carolina will enter Phase 2.5 this Friday, September 4th at 5 pm.
Published: Thursday, September 3rd, 2020 @ 3:46 pm
By: Governor's Office
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Governor Cooper’s Budget Proposal Fights the COVID-19 Pandemic While Investing in North Carolina’s Future
Published: Tuesday, September 1st, 2020 @ 2:30 am
By: Governor's Office
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This week, Rural Broadband Week, Governor Cooper announced $12 million for internet expansion projects in 11 rural counties through the Growing Rural Economies with Access to Technology (GREAT) grant and COVID-19 Recovery Act.
Published: Thursday, August 20th, 2020 @ 7:11 pm
By: Governor's Office
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Governor Roy Cooper has declared August as North Carolina Preparedness Month, encouraging individuals, families, schools and businesses to review their emergency plans and update their emergency supply kits.
Published: Monday, August 17th, 2020 @ 1:47 pm
By: Governor's Office
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