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Roberts Rules: 2024 Campaign, What’s Next For Legislature, and More

Posted by Andrew Stuckey | Feb 7, 2024 | On Air Today (PM)

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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Robert’s Rules: NC House Minority Leader Robert Reives and Former Pittsboro Mayor Randy Voller Talk General Assembly

Posted by Andrew Stuckey | Jan 10, 2024 | On Air Today (PM)

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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Robert’s Rules: NC House Minority Leader Robert Reives on the Latest from the General Assembly

Posted by Andrew Stuckey | Nov 29, 2023 | On Air Today (PM)

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

Posted by Associated Press | May 26, 2023 | State Government

Written by GARY D. ROBERTSON Two North Carolina state House Republicans have lost their caucus...

‘Perfunctory’ NC Redistricting Trial Results To Come by Next Week

Posted by Ava Pukatch | Jan 6, 2022 | Election, State Government

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.

NC Budget Stalemate Stalls Leandro Plan, Leaves Millions for Education Untapped

Posted by Benjamin Rappaport | Oct 22, 2021 | Pre-K - 12 Education, State, State Government

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.

Local Athletic Directors React to Bill That Would Have Dissolved NCHSAA

Posted by Michael Koh | Aug 30, 2021 | High School Sports, Sports, State

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NC Lawmakers Prepare for Budget Negotiations After Longstanding Stalemate

Posted by Benjamin Rappaport | Jul 27, 2021 | State, State Government

Following a stalemate between party leadership, 2021 presents a chance for North Carolina to enact its first new budget since 2017.

‘A Game of Chicken’: Republican Disagreements Force State Budget Stalemate

Posted by Benjamin Rappaport | Jun 8, 2021 | State, State Government

Disagreements between Republicans in the two branches of the North Carolina General Assembly are causing a budget stalemate in the legislature. The House and the Senate have different budget offers for the next two years.

Carrboro Mayor Condemns Bill Aiming to Prevent Trans Students in Sports

Posted by Ava Pukatch | Mar 31, 2021 | Pre-K - 12 Education, State Government

The “Save Women’s Sports Act” or House Bill 538 introduced in the North Carolina General Assembly last week would prevent trans youth and women from competing in sports which do not align to the gender on their birth certificate. North Carolina is the 30th state to introduce the bill.

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