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Rep. Allen Buansi Shares Details on Bill for Millionaire Tax to Fund Public Schools

Posted by Staff | May 19, 2026 | Pre-K - 12 Education, State Government

The District 56 representative joined 97.9 The Hill to discuss the bill he’s co-sponsoring to explore new ways for funding public schools.

On Air Today: State Rep. Allen Buansi, on Taxing Millionaires to Pay for Public Schools

Posted by Aaron Keck | May 15, 2026 | On Air Today

State Rep. Allen Buansi joins Aaron to discuss this year’s state budget – and a new bill that would tax millionaires to fund schools.

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‘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.

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.

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.

Replacing Sen. Meyer, Preparing for Healthcare Fight and Returning to Short Session — Robert’s Rules (Apr. 1, 2026)

Posted by Brighton McConnell | Apr 1, 2026 | Robert's Rules

Rep. Robert Reives chats with 97.9 The Hill’s Brighton McConnell on Wednesday, Apr. 1 ahead of the General Assembly’s short session beginning.

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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.