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NC Child: Senate Budget Could Leave 50,000 Children Hungry

Posted by Staff | May 25, 2017 | State Government

Over 1.6 million low-income North Carolinians receive health benefits through SNAP – the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program. 43 percent of them are children. About one in five children in the state live in food insecure...

North Carolina, You’re (Still) The Worst

Posted by Aaron Keck | Mar 31, 2017 | Aaron Keck

Dear North Carolina, I love you, but you’re bringing me down.

BOG Chairman: “We Need More Diversity on Our Board”

Posted by Staff | Mar 7, 2017 | UNC

The UNC Board of Governors currently houses 32 members, but that’s all about to change. A new law will shrink that number to 24 by mid-2019. The North Carolina Senate and House of Representatives appoint new board members every...

After The Election – What Next?

Posted by Aaron Keck | Dec 6, 2016 | Election

What should we expect – and how should we take action – after the 2016 election? Local leaders weigh in.

Democratic State Rep Seeks Bipartisan Ideas for Schools

Posted by Staff | Mar 23, 2015 | Pre-K - 12 Education

Rep. Graig Meyer (D- 50) is chronicling his bipartisan efforts regarding schools.

General Assembly Weekend Check-In

Posted by Staff | Jun 1, 2014 | Local Government

Three major, and controversial, decisions have been made in the North Carolina General Assembly this past weekend: the Senate’s new spending plan, teacher pay raises, and the fracking bill.

State Teacher Pay Task Force Report Draws Criticism From Educators

Posted by Staff | Apr 15, 2014 | Pre-K - 12 Education

“… the educators made it clear that their voices hadn’t been heard.”

Task Force Considers NC Teacher Pay Incentives, Rep Meyer In Attendence

Posted by Staff | Feb 25, 2014 | Pre-K - 12 Education

“While the General Assembly talks about recruiting and retaining teachers, they have to remember there is a third ‘R.’ That is respecting teachers,” Meyer said.

PPP: Most Voters Still Unhappy With NC GOP

Posted by Staff | Nov 15, 2013 | State Government

North Carolinians continue to be widely displeased with the General Assembly, but those numbers could be changing, according to Public Policy Polling.

State Budget Cuts Pose Challenge For Mayoral Candidates

Posted by Staff | Aug 2, 2013 | Local Government

Chapel Hill and Carrboro’s mayoral candidates are running unopposed this year, but they say the real challenges will come from state leaders in Raleigh.

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