CHCCS Preparing for New School Year while State Budget is Unresolved
At the board of education meeting for Chapel Hill-Carrboro City Schools on July 18, the board...
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State House To Vote Monday On Budget Veto Override
Republicans do not appear to have enough votes to override Gov. Cooper’s veto, unless more Democrats split with their party.
Read MoreCivil Rights Leader can Reenter North Carolina Legislature
A North Carolina civil rights leader can now go inside the Legislative Building, two years after he was banned. WRAL-TV in Raleigh reports that The Rev. William Barber, who organized “Moral Monday” protests and led...
Read MoreDemocrat Wins NC’s Last Contested Legislative Race
Republicans will hold a 65-55 majority in the NC House beginning next year – not enough of a majority to override Gov. Roy Cooper’s vetoes.
Read MoreNC Lawmakers Propose Wide Range Of Voter IDs
The proposal would allow voters to use several forms of ID, including state university IDs and a new photo ID that elections boards would offer free.
Read MoreIt’s Official: NC Dems Break GOP Veto-Proof Majority In State House, Senate
Republicans will hold a 29-21 majority in the State Senate and (pending one recount) a 65-55 majority in the State House.
Read MoreMoore To Seek Third Team As NC House Speaker
UNC alum Tim Moore is seeking two more years as Speaker; Republicans lost their veto-proof edge in November’s election, but still control the majority.
Read MoreOrange County Preparing for Early Voting Under New Law
Early voting is a popular time to cast ballots due to the options it gives citizens. The period runs 17 days, voters are also not required to vote in their specific precinct and same-day registration is offered. But after the...
Read MoreNorth Carolina Lawmakers Proposing Range of Constitutional Amendments
The North Carolina General Assembly continues to discuss potential amendments to the state Constitution this week with votes in the House and Senate. Some proposed amendments have already been approved by both chambers to appear...
Read MoreCHCCS Closing Schools for Day of Advocacy
****UPDATE: After hearing lengthy public comment, the CHCCS Board of Education voted Thursday night to close the district on Wednesday, May 16, to allow teachers to participate in the Day of Advocacy. The day will be an optional...
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