Four House Democrats have filed HB 1066, the Child Care Stabilization & Affordability Act, which would cut nearly $400 million from North Carolina's Opportunity Scholarship Program over two years and redirect the money to child care subsidies, while restoring a 200% income cap on voucher eligibility.
Now facing the threat of a likely veto, a measure that would create a new school choice program in North Carolina cleared a final vote in the North Carolina General Assembly on July 30 and now heads to the desk of Gov. Josh Stein.
Democrat Rep. Julie von Haefen faces backlash after posting video of protest sign showing bloody guillotine and Trump prop with caption: “Some cuts may be necessary.”
North Carolina lawmakers are considering a bill that would require public schools, community colleges, and universities to evaluate the long-term costs of technology purchases and monitor repair rates of school devices.
A bill on the move in the North Carolina House seeks to strengthen criminal history checks for public school personnel across North Carolina, potentially expanding safety measures in schools.
A rehash of the 2016 bathroom bill could be up for debate in the North Carolina General Assembly, Democrat lawmakers warned during a press conference in Tuesaday.
As the North Carolina General Assembly prepares to gavel in the long legislative session, new House Speaker Destin Hall makes appointments to key committees responsible for shepherding policy through the state's lawmaking process.
Late on Tuesday evening, the North Carolina House passed Senate Bill 382, which will provide an additional $227 million to the Hurricane Helene Disaster Recovery Fund, but also makes sweeping changes to the State Board of Elections by shifting power from the governor's office to the state auditor.
North Carolina’s education system was in the spotlight at a Moms for Liberty townhall event in Raleigh on Wednesday evening.
On Tuesday, following seven votes on other bills, the North Carolina House introduced a bipartisan resolution condemning Hamas for the terrorist attacks and vowing to support Israel. Rather than vote yes or no, twelve House Democrats walked out of the chamber. This has led to more questions over whether the N.C. Democratic Party is divided on supporting Israel.
After lying dormant for over four months, a Parents Bill of Rights is once again on the move in the North Carolina General Assembly. On Wednesday, the House Education Committee passed Senate Bill 49 after a brief debate. Supporters say the measure is needed to protect children and ensure that parents have knowledge about what their kids...
