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Study: North Carolina ranks among top states for technology careers

A new study highlights North Carolina as one of the top ten states in the U.S. for pursuing a career in technology, ranking eighth overall. The study used data such as the percentage of degrees awarded in tech, the cost of attendance, and median earnings four years post-graduation.

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ICE cooperation, Opportunity Scholarship funding bill becomes law

On Wednesday, the North Carolina Senate voted 30-19 to override Gov. Roy Cooper’s veto of HB 10 following the House vote to override on Tuesday. This bill will fully fund Opportunity Scholarships, require sheriffs to cooperate with US Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), and make other budget adjustments. 

Katherine Zehnder
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House overrides veto of Opportunity Scholarships funding, ICE bill

On Tuesday, the North Carolina House voted 72-44 to override Gov. Roy Cooper’s veto of House Bill 10, a bill that will provide funds to clear the waiting list for the Opportunity Scholarship Program, require North Carolina sheriffs to cooperate with US Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) and make other budget adjustments. 

Katherine Zehnder

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Stein suggests taking away Opportunity Scholarships from most NC students

Democratic gubernatorial candidate Josh Stein says he would consider rolling back the Opportunity Scholarship program to fund a relative handful of students, reversing key choice victories made in recent years that polling shows is popular with the majority of North Carolinians. Appearing on Capital Tonight Oct. 23, Stein was asked whether he would support eliminating...

David N. Bass