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Most NC voucher transfers came from middle-income tier
More than 12,000 NC students used Opportunity Scholarships to transfer from public to private schools over the last two yeas, according to new state data.
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GOP’s 2 remaining Wake County NC House seats vulnerable in November
Democrats could flip Wake County's 14 NC House districts completely blue in the 2026 election if Republicans can't hold onto two tossup seats.
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NC officials seek dismissal of prisoners’ gender transition lawsuit
North Carolina prison officials are seeking the dismissal of a federal lawsuit challenging the state’s ban on funding for prisoners’ gender transition procedures.
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Bipartisan bill targets NC data center tax breaks amid AI expansion
Lawmakers push to repeal North Carolina data center tax breaks as Gov. Josh Stein and critics question rising taxpayer costs tied to AI growth.
Opinion
Medicaid ‘home health’ spending needs a closer look
While NC's $35 billion budget seems large, consider that spending on the state's Medicaid program ALONE spends that much, mostly through the federal government.
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Leandro plaintiffs cite 2 issues for NC Supreme Court rehearing
Six North Carolina school boards are asking the state Supreme Court for a “limited rehearing” of last month’s decision shutting down the 32-year-old Leandro education funding lawsuit.
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State officials urge caution for Hurricane Preparedness Week
As hurricane season nears, NWS urges North Carolinians to prepare now with emergency kits, evacuation plans, and awareness ahead of June 1.
Opinion
Supreme Court was right to protect donor privacy, and NC was ready
This decision is good news for every organization that has ever stood in government’s crosshairs for holding the “wrong” views. And it is good news for every North Carolinian who has ever written a check to a cause worth fighting for.
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Democrat bill: Defund Opportunity Scholarships to fund child care
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.
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Thousands rally in Raleigh, as teacher protest closes schools statewide
Thousands of educators rallied in Raleigh May 1, as schools closed statewide and lawmakers debate competing proposals on teacher pay and education funding.
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Gov. Stein presents Long Leaf Pine honors at Executive Mansion
The Order of the Long Leaf Pine is one of North Carolina’s highest civilian honors, awarded to individuals with a proven record of extraordinary service to the state.
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Energy debate highlights cost, reliability divide
As energy demand surges and pressure on the grid grows, a debate is intensifying over how North Carolina can affordably keep the lights on. This week, Governor Josh Stein spoke at the State Energy Conference at North Carolina State University saying he is “committed to lowering energy costs for families, reducing North Carolina’s dependence on...
