Watch the entire debate with public comment here. The joint legislative Rules Committee spent two hours debating legislation that among other measures would ban abortion after the first trimester of pregnancy with some exceptions, plus spends $160 million on programs including access to birth control, childcare, and other programs. .
Green leads Morrow in fundraising 5-to-1 in NC superintendents race
Democrat Mo Green is handily besting Republican Michele Morrow in total fundraising to date in the state’s race for superintendent of public instruction, according to recent campaign disclosures. Green has $315,913 on hand compared to Morrow’s $58,265, which includes 48-hour reports for independent expenditures. The race for state superintendent is likely to become heated headed...