Michael McElroy is Cardinal & Pine’s political correspondent. He is an adjunct instructor at UNC-Chapel Hill’s Hussman School of Journalism and Media, and a former editor at The New York Times.
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How to Keep Your Plants Safe in the Heat
It’s going to be hot again this weekend and even the most heat-happy plants need extra care during heat waves.
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Because of Federal Grants, 23 North Carolina Counties Are Finally Going to Get Broadband Internet
A lack of internet access is a huge problem in rural communities, and the grants, funded by the American Rescue Plan, are a part of an effort to close the “digital gap” in North Carolina.
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Zero NC Republicans Voted for House Bill Protecting Marriage Equality
The bipartisan bill is an effort to secure marriage protections after the Supreme Court’s ruling overturning abortion rights.
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Utility Bills Soaring, NC? Here’s How to Get Help
There are federal programs available for North Carolinians behind on their utility bills. Making your home more energy efficient is another way to save money.
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A Voter’s Guide to Election Day in July
15 counties have local elections on July 26. Here’s a look at what you need to know and why they matter.
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Gov. Cooper Signs Executive Order Bolstering Abortion Access in North Carolina
But he warned that his ability to veto any anti-abortion laws pushed by the Republican-controlled General Assembly was at risk in the November elections.
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Saying Goodbye to the Nearly 100 Exotic Birds That Called the North Carolina Zoo Home
The permanent closing of the zoo’s aviary habitat left staff with a heck of a puzzle: What do you do with all the birds?
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How to Share Your Opinion With NC Elections Officials on the GOP Push for Signature Checks on Mail-in Ballot Requests
State law already has measures in place to prevent fraud. The deadline to submit your public comment is July 5.
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NC Republicans Seem to Have Changed Their Tune on Medicaid Expansion. So What’s Different?
The politics might be different, but it has long been known that expanding Medicaid would significantly improve the lives of more than 600,000 low-income North Carolinians.
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Abortion Is Still Legal in North Carolina for Now—But There Are Restrictions
A guide to what the end of Roe decision means for our state.
