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Lawsuit: Effects of ‘Bathroom Bill’ Linger in North Carolina

Posted by Associated Press | Jul 21, 2017 | State

The law that replaced North Carolina’s notorious “bathroom bill” sports a new look but maintains LGBT discrimination and prevents transgender people from using restrooms matching their gender identity, according to a lawsuit...

North Carolina Court: New Elections Board Can Stay Vacant

Posted by Associated Press | Jul 21, 2017 | State

North Carolina’s highest court says a revamped state elections board that also oversees ethics and lobbying controversies can stay in limbo for now, a holding pattern that could last months. The state Supreme Court on...

Legislative Leaders End Lawsuit Over Cooper’s Medicaid Hopes

Posted by Associated Press | Jul 20, 2017 | State

North Carolina Republican legislative leaders are stopping their lawsuit to block efforts by new Democratic Gov. Roy Cooper to expand Medicaid before President Barack Obama left office. House Speaker Tim Moore and Senate leader...

North Carolina Governor Opposes Offshore Drilling

Posted by Associated Press | Jul 20, 2017 | State

North Carolina Democratic Gov. Roy Cooper says he’s opposed to drilling for natural gas and oil off the Atlantic coast, saying it’s not worth the risk of harming the state’s pristine beaches and tourism...

Democrats: Cooper Raises $1M-Plus for Legislative Campaign

Posted by Associated Press | Jul 19, 2017 | State

North Carolina Democrats say they’re getting organized around their goal of retaking the Republican-controlled legislature thanks to the person who’d benefit the most — Gov. Roy Cooper. Cooper and the state...

Family: Hagan Out of Georgia Hospital, Recovery Remains Slow

Posted by Associated Press | Jul 18, 2017 | State

Former North Carolina Sen. Kay Hagan has entered the next step in her recovery from brain inflammation caused by a virus spread by ticks from animals to humans. Hagan’s family says she was discharged earlier this month...

NC Governor Promises Dems Win Would Lessen Gerrymandering

Posted by Associated Press | Jul 17, 2017 | State

North Carolina’s governor promises Democrats would give up the right to draw political districts that help their candidates and hamper Republicans if they regain legislative power. Multiple media organizations report Gov....

19 AGs, Including NC, Sue DeVos for Delaying For-Profit College Rules

Posted by Associated Press | Jul 6, 2017 | Higher Education

Democratic attorneys general in 18 states and the District of Columbia are suing Education Secretary Betsy DeVos over her decision to suspend rules meant to protect students from abuses by for-profit colleges. The lawsuit was...

Infosys Plans 2,000 New Tech Jobs in North Carolina by 2021

Posted by Associated Press | Jul 6, 2017 | State

India-based information technology outsourcing company Infosys plans to hire 2,000 workers within four years in North Carolina, the second of four planned expansion sites in the U.S. intended to create 10,000 jobs. The company...

Georgia Bishop Chosen to Lead in Eastern North Carolina

Posted by Associated Press | Jul 5, 2017 | State

An auxiliary bishop in Georgia has been chosen to lead Roman Catholics in eastern North Carolina. Local media outlets reported that Pope Francis has selected Bishop Luis Rafael Zarama of Atlanta to take over as the new bishop of...

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