Defunding the police is absurd
Fewer cops on the street will likely produce more crime and disorder. It will immiserate people, particularly those who reside in lower-income communities where crime rates are higher.
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Cooper order throws local governments into financial havoc
An executive order giving people a break on utility payments threw local governments across North Carolina into financial havoc. In late March, Gov. Roy Cooper’s executive order banned utility providers from disconnecting non-paying customers. The executive orders aimed to protect people from losing water, electricity, natural gas, sanitation, or wastewater…
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CJ politics week in review, June 8-12, 2020
Each week, staff at Carolina Journal looks back at the week in N.C. politics and chooses several interesting, relevant stories you may have missed. Here’s this week’s review: Hello, Jacksonville: The Republican National Convention is heading to the Sunshine State. While a few hundred RNC officials…
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School reopening plans raise questions of feasibility
People are scratching their heads over the state’s health guidance about how schools can safely reopen. The upcoming school year won’t be normal, and COVID-19 is to blame, state officials have said. Schools will have to balance teaching students with curbing the spread of the virus.
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ACE Speedway loses first court battle challenging governor’s orders
Editor’s note: This story was updated. ACE Speedway must shut down all races. The Alamance County race track lost the first round of its lawsuit to overturn Gov. Roy Cooper’s executive orders barring most mass gatherings. Alamance County Senior Resident Superior Court Judge Thomas…
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Hospitals, health care workers not immune from fallout of virus, lockdowns
Even health care workers aren’t immune to the economic devastation brought by the coronavirus. Health care providers lost billions during the shutdown that delayed or canceled elective surgeries across North Carolina. The fallout could drive up prices for patients, fuel consolidation, and worsen shortages…
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Law enforcement: Use caution when calling for sweeping policing reforms
In America 2020, protests and hashtags have replaced public policy debate and deliberative process. Giving into protesters demands to #DefundThePolice, the Minneapolis City Council pledged to “dismantle” the city’s police department. A note of caution. Take my words through the filter of a proud wife of a retired member…
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Law enforcement: Police misconduct is everyone’s problem
Regardless of your political views or personal background, you should want your government to go to heroic efforts to avoid an unjust killing while acting on your behalf.
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New bill would reopen gyms and bars, though governor hints he would veto it
The N.C. Senate plans to vote Tuesday, June 9, on legislation that would reopen gyms, bars, and expand in-person dining at restaurants. Sen. Rick Gunn, R-Alamance, tweaked existing and vetoed legislation so that Gov. Roy Cooper would sign it. Cooper on Friday vetoed H.B. 536, which would have…
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Community college board debates police training as system expects enrollment surge
The State Board of Community Colleges clashed over spending more than $100,000 on police training as community colleges brace for what could be an unprecedented spike in enrollment. During a tense meeting Friday, June 5, board members voted to beef up police de-escalation and community…