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Carolina Journal
Published September 29Briner, SEANC back CON court challenge again
State Treasurer Brad Briner and the State Employees Association of North Carolina continue to support a court challenge against the state’s certificate-of-need law.
Carolina Journal
Published September 29Lassiter considers second lawsuit against Wake County schools
A former Wake County school principal is considering filing a second lawsuit against the school system. Scott Lassiter believes Wake school leaders are using a “$68,000 price tag” to block him from accessing public records he requested as part of his initial suit against the…
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Carolina Public Press
Published September 29Some NC Obamacare recipients among those being cut. How many remains unclear.
Feds say they are going after scammers who enrolled in Affordable Care Act. State of NC doesn't know how many residents are affected. Some NC Obamacare recipients among those being cut. How many remains unclear. is a story from Carolina Public Press , an award-winning independent…
Carolina Journal
Published September 29Tillis says GOP purity tests put Senate majority in jeopardy
Outgoing NC US Sen. Thom Tillis spoke with CNN host Jake Tapper on Sunday’s edition of “State of the Union” and discussed the potential of Republicans losing their US Senate majority.
Carolina Journal
Published September 29NC Appeals Court tackles detransitioner’s malpractice, fraud lawsuit
North Carolina’s second-highest court will decide in the months ahead whether Prisha Mosley can move forward with her lawsuit against doctors and counselors who took part in her female-to-male gender transition.
Carolina Journal
Published September 29NC education commission OKs literacy plan, 2028 pay target
The Blue Ribbon Commission on Public Education approved its first set of recommendations Sept. 28, including calls for new K-3 reading curricula and state-funded literacy coaches.
Applications Are Open for Street Tree Replacement Program
Interested in applying to receive funding to replace a dead, dying, or diseased street tree, or plant additional trees? Applications are now open for the Holly Springs Street Tree Replacement Program.
Carolina Journal
Published September 29Elias-linked groups seek injunction in mail-in ballot case
Activist groups working with Democratic operative Marc Elias’ law firm are seeking an injunction to block new state guidance for North Carolina election officials handling mail-in ballots.
Carolina Journal
Published September 28Cooper Holds 11-point lead according to AARP poll
Former Democratic Gov. Roy Cooper leads Republican nominee MIchael Whatley 53% to 42%, according to the poll, released Sept. 28.
Carolina Journal
Published September 28DEI prohibitions for community colleges take effect Thursday
New rules barring DEI offices at NC's 58 community colleges take effect Thursday. The State Board adopted them Sept. 18 over one member's abstention, and colleges have already filed compliance certifications the system office has not released.
Carolina Public Press
Published September 28Places to stay. Western NC housing recovery continues 2 years after Helene.
Federal funding woes have made housing recovery uneven after Helene. But state and nonprofit programs helping create success stories. Places to stay. Western NC housing recovery continues 2 years after Helene. is a story from Carolina Public Press , an award-winning independent…