Just 5 things

The right balance of tech for NC schools

Despite the good intentions of many school leaders and teachers, we are concerned by growing evidence that suggests those tools are harmful for our children’s learning and development and undermine our own efforts to promote intentional screen use at home.

Lake Lure dam bridge replacement delayed

Right-of-way acquisition was delayed from fiscal year 2027 to fiscal year 2029 and moving construction from fiscal year 2028 to fiscal year 2030. The revised project carries a total estimated cost of $37.41 million.

Federal crash will hurt North Carolinians

America’s ship of state is huge, ornate, cluttered, and bound for calamity. Will North Carolinians just go along for the (perilous) ride? Or will we demand action before it’s too late?

State Health Plan raises Medicare rates, shifts provider tiers to cut costs

At their board meeting on Friday, the North Carolina State Health Plan Board of Trustees voted unanimously to raise rates on its Medicare Advantage plans for older workers and retirees and discussed a new tier system for providers in the state.