Republican lawmakers unveil their $24 billion budget plan – right before an up-and-down vote, with no chance for amendments. Oh, also there’s a provision that might kill light rail.
NC Child deputy director Rob Thompson discusses the organization’s three legislative priorities for the General Assembly’s short session – at least two of which, he says, stand a strong chance of passing.
An estimated 20-30,000 teachers and supporters gather in Raleigh to protest for higher teacher pay and more funding for public education; county commissioners pass a new ordinance governing flag displays.
School districts statewide will be closed Wednesday as teachers rally in Raleigh for higher pay and more funding for public education. CHCCS teachers Sally Merryman and Brian Link came on to discuss the rally, the issues, and the community’s support for educators.
Borderless Friends Forever is a nonprofit that finds local host families for high school students from around the world who come to the US for study-abroad programs.
Free Spirit Freedom co-founders Renee Price and Thomas Watson discuss an upcoming reunion to commemorate the 50th anniversary of the integration of Orange County public schools.
Chapel Hill-Carrboro Chamber of Commerce CEO Aaron Nelson discusses the state of Chapel Hill’s business community; a local restaurant becomes the first to be trained as “dementia-friendly.”