‘We Are 49th Out Of 50’: Public School Forum of NC
With education at the center of state budget talks, the Public School Forum of NC releases a report on the state of North Carolina’s schools.
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NC General Assembly
Robert’s Rules: NC House Minority Leader and District 54 Rep. Robert Reives with a General Assembly Update
North Carolina House Minority Leader and District 54 Representative Robert Reives spoke with 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Thursday, May 2. He discussed the start of the General Assembly’s short session. He discussed some controversial bills being moved through the state Senate, while the house pays hurry up and wait. He talked about some areas where there may be bipartisan support, including in bolstering child care and affordable housing. He also spoke about the idea of “investing in people,” and what that could look like for the state legislature, and more.
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Read MoreWhat to Expect (and Not Expect) in the General Assembly Short Session
Immigration, education, marijuana, childcare, open records: which bills will pass the General Assembly this year? Sen. Graig Meyer weighs in.
Read MoreOn Air Today: Robert Reives Discusses What’s At Stake in the Upcoming Election and More
North Carolina House Minority Leader and Chatham County Representative Robert Reives spoke with 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Wednesday, March 13. He discussed takeaways from last week’s primary elections in North Carolina. He also talked about what comes next in the election, as we transition into general election season. He urged voters to get involved in campaigns, not to just wait to vote in November. He outlined ways to get involved, and expressed optimism that talking to people can change their minds about the upcoming election. He also discussed some upcoming events in the Chatham County area, and more.
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Read MoreRoberts Rules: 2024 Campaign, What’s Next For Legislature, and More
North Carolina House Minority Leader and Chatham County Representative Robert Reives spoke with 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Wednesday, February 7. He discussed the ramp up to the 2024 campaign, when fundraising transitions to campaigning, and why Republicans wont debate locally. He also previews what he expects as when the general assembly reconvenes later in the year, including the likely reemergence of casinos as an issue. He also talks about what he sees as the biggest stories for our area this year, and more.
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Read MoreRobert’s Rules: NC House Minority Leader Robert Reives and Former Pittsboro Mayor Randy Voller Talk General Assembly
North Carolina State House Minority Leader and District 54 Representative Robert Reives and former Pittsboro Mayor Randy Voller spoke with 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Wednesday, January 10. They discussed the start of an election year, what happens if VinFast fails, what the year holds for the General Assembly in April, and more.
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Read MoreRobert’s Rules: NC House Minority Leader Robert Reives on the Latest from the General Assembly
North Carolina House Minority Leader and District 54 Representative Robert Reives spoke with 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Wednesday, November 29. He discussed legislative district maps, the Democrats optimism in finding a road to break the supermajority in the General Assembly, and more. He also discussed how the casino issue galvanized voters in some parts of the state, and what the impact of the upcoming rollout of Medicaid expansion could mean for some constituents.
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2 North Carolina State Legislators Lose Leadership Roles Following Remarks
Written by GARY D. ROBERTSON Two North Carolina state House Republicans have lost their caucus...
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‘Perfunctory’ NC Redistricting Trial Results To Come by Next Week
North Carolina began a redistricting trial this week to rule whether new congressional maps unfairly gerrymander elections. The North Carolina State Supreme Court pushed back the March 2022 primary elections to May allowing the state trial courts to review lawsuits surrounding claims the district maps unfairly favor Republicans.
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NC Budget Stalemate Stalls Leandro Plan, Leaves Millions for Education Untapped
At a highly anticipated hearing on Monday, a judge delayed a decision about the Leandro plan. The plan aims to provide more funding for public education across the state while investing in teacher recruitment and creating equity in the classroom; however, it continues to face political roadblocks.
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