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NCDHHS receives over $4 million for maternal and infant health, especially in Black communities

By Abigail Keller | September 21

The new funding, which adds up to more than $4 million, aims to expand access to maternity care, grow the nurse midwife workforce, address maternal depression ...

David Boliek, member of BOT, to run for State Auditor

By Abby Pender and Walker Livingston | September 21

Boliek was chairperson of the BOT from 2022 to 2023. He is running against five other Republicans in the primary for state auditor.

General Assembly to vote on budget by the end of the week, casinos not included

By Ethan E. Horton | September 19

Moore said a provision on casinos — which had partially caused the delay because of disagreement among the Republican supermajority — was not included ...

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Law enforcement, domestic violence resource providers bring new protocol to Orange County

By Ella Aluise | September 19

The N.C. Attorney General's Office and the Orange County Criminal Justice Resource Department facilitated a Lethality Assessment Protocol training for ...

'We are the force for change': Student activists protest at NCGA for stricter gun legislation

By Tori Newby | September 13

“This, to me, doesn't feel like a political issue,” UNC junior Caroline Butler, a member of UNC March for Our Lives who attended the protest, said. ...

Medicaid expansion remains delayed, leaving thousands of North Carolinians uninsured

By Audrey Kashatus | September 12

“We consume a lot of debt, just to fight to live,” Penny Wingard, a North Carolinian in the coverage gap, said.

Domestic violence advocates raise concerns about recent changes in N.C. gun laws

By Sophia Fanning | September 12

“In the work that we do, we see the connection between domestic violence homicides, gun violence and mass shootings," Cassandra Rowe, the co-director ...

Former N.C. Supreme Court justice Michael Morgan running for governor

By Ethan E. Horton | September 12

Michael Morgan joins the state's attorney general, Josh Stein, in the Democratic primary. Stein was endorsed by sitting Democratic Gov. Roy Cooper last ...

Allison Riggs appointed to open spot on N.C. Supreme Court, replacing Michael Morgan

By Ethan E. Horton | September 11

Riggs, a Democrat, was sworn in to her spot on the N.C. Court of Appeals in February of this year after being appointed by Cooper, and was widely expected ...

H.B. 808 passes General Assembly in veto override, restricts gender-affirming care for minors

By Maddie Policastro | September 5

A new law in North Carolina restricts gender-affirming care for minors. One of the sponsors of the bill said his major motivation was to protect children ...

Numerous N.C. wetlands lose protections under Farm Act and SCOTUS case

By Walker Livingston | September 5

"For those of us here in Chapel Hill, we see how inconvenient and scary flooding can be even in our community," Kelly Moser, a senior attorney and leader ...

Anita Earls sues commission investigating her over criticism of courtroom diversity

By Ethan E. Horton | September 4

"It is Justice Earls’ position that public confidence in the judiciary is compromised when the court system does not reflect the population it serves ...

Gov. Cooper vetoes S.B. 747, a bill that would restrict mail-in voting

By Sierra President | August 28

Gov. Roy Cooper vetoed Senate Bill 747, a bill restricting mail-in voting and changing same-day registration. Republicans in the General Assembly have ...

N.C. Supreme Court justice Michael Morgan, one of two Democrats on court, to step down

By Ethan E. Horton | August 24

Michael Morgan, one of the two Democrats on the N.C. Supreme Court, announced Thursday he will be stepping down from his position on the court the week ...

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Budget stalemate impacts Medicaid expansion, state employee salaries

By Tori Newby | August 22

The N.C. General Assembly is scheduled to vote on the overdue budget for the next two fiscal years in mid-September, according to a state representative. ...

'The numbers are what they are': Legislators, LGBTQ+ activists prepare for veto overrides

By Walker Livingston | July 27

Gov. Roy Cooper vetoed three bills concerning LGBTQ+ youth: House Bills 547 and 808 and Senate Bill 49. These bills have not yet returned to the legislature ...

U.S. Secretary of Education does not have authority to forgive student loans, SCOTUS rules

By Caitlyn Yaede and Ethan E. Horton | June 30

The U.S. Supreme Court struck down President Joe Biden's executive order, forgiving up to $20,000 in student loans for select borrowers.

NCGA passes legislation to restrict transgender youth participation in school sports

By Lucy Marques | June 29

The N.C. General Assembly passed the Fairness in Women’s Sports Act on June 22. This bill will ban young transgender women from participating in school-based ...

Chapel Hill receives $1 million grant for new transportation projects, greenways

By Grace Whittemore | June 28

On June 23, the Town of Chapel Hill received a Rebuilding American Infrastructure with Sustainability and Equity grant for $1,000,000. This grant will ...

N.C. General Assembly works to compromise on budget as FY 23-24 approaches

By Lucy Marques | June 28

The N.C. General Assembly is currently working on a compromise budget proposal between the N.C. House and N.C. Senate for the 2023-24 fiscal year. The ...