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NC lawmakers propose $50 million affordable housing loan fund
Bipartisan legislation would create a revolving loan fund to help nonprofit developers cover infrastructure costs for affordable housing projects.
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‘Free Our Spirits’ campaign seeks major changes to NC ABC system
Statewide push to overhaul NC liquor laws aims to expand retail sales, cut taxes, and reform ABC boards to boost choice, transparency, and efficiency.
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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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Wake commissioners could delay Atrium, WakeMed merger vote
Wake County commissioners could delay Monday’s planned vote on a merger between WakeMed and Charlotte-based Atrium Health.
Opinion
Pay for jobs, not long searches
NC ought to consider replicating Idaho’s approach. By changing when benefits are paid, it reduces work disincentives without inviting accusations of stinginess.
Opinion
An Aspirational North Carolina
At every inflection point in American history, someone dared to imagine a world that didn’t exist. They dared to imagine a reality that seemed absolutely insane.
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After panel report, Stein calls for legalizing recreational marijuana
Stein says NC's "unregulated cannabis market today is the Wild West and is crying for order." The legislature remains skeptical of legalization as an answer.
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Luddy urges NC lawmakers to reject casino gambling
Prominent conservative businessman and GOP donor Robert Luddy is asking North Carolina lawmakers to reject contributions from the gaming industry.
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State officials: Slow progress rebuilding Helene-damaged homes
State officials say Hurricane Helene recovery is on pace, but lawmakers warn funding shortfalls and housing shortages could slow rebuilding across western NC.
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Dan Forest launches effort to improve NC policies on AI, blockchain
Forest stated that the new organization’s goal is to act as a bridge between industry experts and government officials.
Opinion
Following the success sequence is a path away from poverty and crime
First, graduate. Second, maintain full-time employment. Third, if you’re going to have kids, wait until you’re married. If you follow those three steps in that order, you are following what has been coined the “success sequence.” People who have followed the success sequence are much likelier to escape poverty and end up in the middle...
