Gov. Roy Cooper announced the appointment of several members to the Andrea Harris Equity Task Force. The mission of the task force is to advise state government offices on ways to promote economic development, equitable practices, health and wellness in disadvantaged communities impacted by COVID-19.
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According to unofficial results, Republicans flipped two seats in the N.C. House and two in the N.C. Senate, meaning they would fall one seat short of a supermajority in the state House. This means that Republican lawmakers in the General Assembly will not be able to override a veto from Democratic Gov. Roy Cooper. Republicans needed 72 to gain this veto-proof power but only appeared to win 71 out of 120, falling short of the three-fifths margin for a supermajority. In the state senate, Republicans appeared to win 30 seats out of 50.
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In this round of midterm elections, North Carolina will use newly-drawn district maps that were drawn in February. The new maps come as a result of the state Supreme Court ruling that the previous maps were unconstitutionally gerrymandered — something that has a long history in the state.
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Over 75 of North Carolina’s counties are rural, with 2.2 million rural voters making up the second-highest segment of the state’s electorate after suburban voters as of 2020.
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N.C. Sen. Valerie Foushee (D-Chatham, Orange) and political newcomer Courtney Geels will face-off in the 4th Congressional District race in November’s general election. The district includes Alamance, Orange, Durham, Person and Granville counties, as well as portions of northeastern Caswell County.
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"We can let our next senator know that the health and wellbeing of our nurses and patients matter to us. And maybe they will help reintroduce this bill for 2022-23 consideration."
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The North Carolina Forest Service announced on Oct. 10 that the fall wildfire season has started in North Carolina and that people should take precautions during recreational burning. The NCFS works to protect and provide valuable forest resources and runs programs for wildfire prevention and reforestation.
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According to state data, the number of absentee voters for the 2022 midterm election has significantly increased compared to the number from the 2018 midterm election.
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As part of the “For the People: Get Out the Vote Tour,” Beasley came to Chapel Hill to discuss her candidacy for U.S. Senate. She was joined by Sen. Jon Ossoff (D-GA).
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Applications for the Pat Sanford Animal Welfare Award — a yearly grant that provides $500 to an organization that actively helps animals in the community — will close this Saturday, Oct. 15.
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The number of out-of-state patients seeking abortion care in North Carolina has more than tripled after southern states continue to restrict abortion access. N.C. organizations are making an effort to educate and open abortion access to all despite location or cost.
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N.C. Clean Energy Week is a chance to showcase the work of government workers and community members who are making important changes. However, it is also an opportunity for citizens to consider how they may contribute to a future of cleaner energy.
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On Wednesday, Gov. Roy Cooper declared a State of Emergency in anticipation of Hurricane Ian's impact on North Carolina.
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In a Sept. 19 press release, the North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services reported the West Nile virus has infected four people in the state, doubling the average number of cases at this point in the year. No deaths have been reported.
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In North Carolina, student loan forgiveness will be taxed as income under state law, the N.C. Department of Revenue announced Aug. 31. Loan forgiveness will not be taxed as income on the federal level, according to the Biden administration. Gov. Roy Cooper urged Republican legislators — who hold the majority in the N.C. House of Representatives and Senate — to exempt these loans from taxation in a Sept. 14 press release.
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Both chambers of the North Carolina General Assembly reconvened on Sept. 20 for a three-day procedural session, in which they'll discuss unfinished business, general orders and vetoed bills from the governor. The session begins amid a backdrop of the upcoming midterm election on Nov. 8 and debates over Medicaid and student loan forgiveness.
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On May 3, federal agencies will begin to enforce the REAL ID Act. This act requires a REAL ID, United States passport or other federally approved identification to board all flights, and visit secure federal buildings, military bases and nuclear sites.
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September is National Sickle Cell Awareness Month. At this time, the only known cure for sickle cell disease is receiving bone marrow transfusions from a close family member. Gene therapy, which uses the patient's own cells, is currently considered experimental. “Basic science and clinical research – both will help us better take care of a brand new population of adults that have sickle cell disease,” Dr. Jane Little, director of UNC's Comprehensive Sickle Cell Disease program, said.
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The second installment of the 2022 North Carolina Department of Transportation’s biannual Litter Sweep is underway, as of Sept. 10. Chapel Hill and Carrboro are participating in the sweep, and are encouraging their residents to participate in clearing roadside trash through Sept. 24.
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As North Carolina students return to classes for the new school year, schools across the state are working to ensure their safety through a variety of security and preventative measures. For some North Carolina counties, this means installing body scanners at school entry points or introducing portable detectors for large gatherings. Other programs, including the Say Something Anonymous Reporting System and Crisis Go apps, help students anonymously report threats and quickly connect them to their school’s administrative and security teams.
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