Swimmer Riley Gaines lobbied lawmakers on Wednesday to support the Fairness in Women’s Sports Act. Surrounded by Capital Police officers as she navigated the N.C. legislative complex, Gaines shook hands with lawmakers and paused for pictures with young girls. Gaines sat down with Carolina Journal for a deep dive into protecting female athletes, and what her journey behind the headlines has uncovered.
Why you should support the nuclear energy bill moving through NC’s legislature
North Carolina lawmakers have an opportunity to promote lower emissions while growing the state’s economy — it’s critical that they take that chance. The state Senate recently advanced SB678 to the House Rules Committee. If passed, the bill would change the state’s Renewable Energy Portfolio Standard (REPS) to a Clean Energy Portfolio Standard (CEPS) and...