North Carolina Republicans Send Green Investment Ban to Governor Posted by Associated Press | Jun 17, 2023 | Environment, State Government Written by HANNAH SCHOENBAUM A ban on green investing has cleared North Carolina’s GOP-controlled... Read More
Orange, Chatham and Durham Elected Officials Share Reactions to New NC Abortion Law Posted by Brighton McConnell | May 17, 2023 | Health, Local Government, State Government The North Carolina General Assembly overrode a veto from Governor Roy Cooper Tuesday night,... Read More
On Air Today: State Sen. Graig Meyer on the BCBS Bill, Abortion, Anti-LGBTQ Bills, And More Posted by Aaron Keck | Apr 26, 2023 | On Air Today Sen. Graig Meyer discusses the latest at the General Assembly – beginning with a little-understood bill loosening regulations for BCBSNC. https://media.blubrry.com/sports_notebook/chapelboroaudio.s3.us-east-1.amazonaws.com/2023/04%20-%20April/26/GRAIG%20MEYER%20042623.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: RSS Read More
On Air Today: State Sen. Graig Meyer on the ‘Parents Bill of Rights’ Posted by Aaron Keck | Feb 7, 2023 | On Air Today State Sen. Graig Meyer (D-Orange) discusses SB49, the “Parents’ Bill of Rights” that’s controversial for several anti-LGBTQ provisions. https://media.blubrry.com/sports_notebook/chapelboroaudio.s3.us-east-1.amazonaws.com/2023/02%20-%20February/07/GRAIG%20MEYER.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: RSS Read More
Orange County Democrats Discuss Key Issues for N.C. General Assembly in 2023 Posted by Brianna Atkinson | Jan 31, 2023 | Health, Pre-K - 12 Education, State Government One of the top stories coming into the N.C. General Assembly isn’t about policy issues, but instead who will be making those votes. Read More
On Air Today: Graig Meyer, State Senator Posted by Aaron Keck | Jan 17, 2023 | On Air Today State Senator Graig Meyer joins Aaron with an update on the General Assembly, including abortion, Medicaid, education, and more. https://media.blubrry.com/sports_notebook/chapelboroaudio.s3.us-east-1.amazonaws.com/2023/01%20-%20January/17/GRAIG%20MEYER.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: RSS Read More
‘We’ve Got A Great Group’: Orange County’s Buansi Takes State House Leadership Role Posted by Aaron Keck | Jan 11, 2023 | State Government As the General Assembly begins its long session Wednesday, new State Rep. Allen Buansi of Orange County takes on a leadership role. Read More
Top Stories of 2022: Supreme Court Abortion Ruling Sparks Concern, Fear and Backlash Posted by Staff | Dec 24, 2022 | Top Stories of 2022 The Supreme Court’s decision striking down Roe v. Wade was a defining moment of 2022 – and so was the local defense of abortion rights. Read More
Top Stories of 2022: New Faces, New Districts and Busted Trends in Midterm Elections Posted by Staff | Dec 21, 2022 | Top Stories of 2022 The 2022 midterm election was good for Democrats nationally, good for Republicans statewide – and defined locally by several key retirements. Read More
LISTEN: 97.9 The Hill’s Full Election Night Coverage Posted by Staff | Nov 9, 2022 | Election, Local Election Coverage As the 2022 midterm elections unfolded Tuesday night, the 97.9 The Hill news team broke down the results and spoke with winning candidates. Read More