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‘Moral Disgrace’: Local Advocates Share Need for Public School Funding Ahead of NC Teachers Rally

Posted by Brighton McConnell | Apr 30, 2026 | Pre-K - 12 Education, State, State Government

Thousands of North Carolina teachers and public school supporters are planning to gather in downtown Raleigh Friday morning for a rally.

‘Worried For Our Future’: Authors React to Removal Attempt of LGBTQ+ Books from CHCCS Elementary Libraries

Posted by Brighton McConnell | Apr 28, 2026 | Arts, Pre-K - 12 Education, State Government

North Carolina legislators are pushing to remove 63 LGBTQ-themed books from CHCCS elementary schools, saying they violate state law for being available in libraries.

CHCCS Leaders Maintain Legality of LGBTQ+ Library Books as NC Lawmaker Introduces Bill to Remove Them

Posted by Brighton McConnell | Apr 23, 2026 | Pre-K - 12 Education, State Government

The N.C. House Oversight Committee pushed CHCCS leaders over its inclusion of LGBTQ+ related books in school libraries during hearing.

CHCCS, Orange and Chatham Public Schools Among NC Districts Canceling Classes Ahead of Teachers Rally

Posted by Brighton McConnell | Apr 22, 2026 | Pre-K - 12 Education, State Government

With a teachers rally expecting to draw thousands of educators from North Carolina, local school districts are cancelling classes for May 1.

Garson Shares Vision for Serving District, Keeping Long-Term Policy Goals while Joining N.C. Senate

Posted by Brighton McConnell | Apr 13, 2026 | State, State Government

Gov. Josh Stein appointed Jonah Garson to N.C. Senate District 23 on Friday. Before that, Garson visited the 97.9 The Hill studios.

Democratic Party Committee Selects Jonah Garson for Nomination to Succeed Graig Meyer in N.C. Senate

Posted by Brighton McConnell | Apr 4, 2026 | Election, State Government

North Carolina Democratic Party Vice Chair Jonah Garson is poised to join the state Senate through an appointment to succeed Graig Meyer.

North Carolina Supreme Court Throws Out Longtime Suit Over Education Funding

Posted by Associated Press | Apr 2, 2026 | Pre-K - 12 Education, State Government

On Thursday, the North Carolina Supreme Court threw out longtime Leandro Case ruling and litigation over education funding in the state.

‘Keeping People Safe’: North Carolina’s Office of Violence Prevention Reaches 3-Year Anniversary

Posted by Brighton McConnell | Mar 26, 2026 | Health, State Government

North Carolina’s Office of Violence Prevention recently surpassed its three-year anniversary, continuing to use public health approaches to address the issue of gun violence.

North Carolina Senate Leader, Conservative Architect Phil Berger Concedes Primary Loss

Posted by Associated Press | Mar 25, 2026 | Election, State Government

North Carolina government’s most influential politician, Republican state Senate leader Phil Berger, conceded the primary race for his seat on Tuesday.

‘There’s a Lot of Ways To Do Good’: Graig Meyer on Leaving the State Senate, and What Comes Next

Posted by Staff | Mar 12, 2026 | State, State Government

Graig Meyer (D-Orange) discusses his decision to leave the State Senate at the end of March – and his new role with the NC Justice Center.

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