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A chief architect of Project 2025 is ready to shock Washington if Donald Trump wins a second term
A chief architect of Project 2025 — the controversial conservative blueprint to remake the federal government — Vought is likely to be appointed to a high-ranking post in a second Trump administration. And he’s been drafting a so-far secret “180-Day Transition Playbook” to speed the plan’s implementation to avoid a repeat of the chaotic start…
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Republicans for Harris launches in North Carolina
The group, which includes retired NC Supreme Court Justice Robert Orr and former Georgia Lt. Governor Geoff Duncan, hopes to encourage conservatives, as well as current and disaffected Republicans to vote for Kamala Harris for president.
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First time voting? Everything you need to know before election day in NC
Voting for the first time can be nerve-wracking, especially with the stakes as high as they are in this year’s election. Here’s what you need to know before you go to the polls.
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NC leaders praise Kamala Harris’ record on fighting gun violence
Much of Vice President Kamala Harris’ experience as a prosecutor was focused on reducing gun violence and holding accountable those responsible for gun crimes. North Carolina advocates believe she will continue these efforts if elected president.
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North Carolina Dems rally behind Kamala Harris’ VP pick, Tim Walz
“Governors like him know what it takes to get the job done, and he will be an outstanding vice president, doubling down on his work to support middle class families, protect reproductive freedom, and safeguard our democracy,” North Carolina Gov. Roy Cooper said.
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Who is Tim Walz? What to know about Kamala Harris’ pick for vice president
As governor of Minnesota, Walz has made school lunches free for all students, created a paid family and medical leave program, increased public school funding, legalized recreational marijuana, and made abortion a fundamental right under state law.
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How new federal health laws fill the gaps in NC and support breastfeeding workers
With North Carolina’s absence of state protections for pregnancy, people like Rose Stanley now have (new) federal laws to balance her college education, job, and parenthood. Read how these regulations are helping not just her—and where there’s room for growth.
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Mark Robinson has called abortion ‘murder.’ Now he’s trying a softer tone.
While Robinson has not changed his tune in speeches so far, the ad presents a clear attempt to appeal to a wider audience and smooth his record on an issue that could play a huge role both in the governor’s race, and up and down the ballot.
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Charter school groups donate $65,000 to Mark Robinson campaign as he attacks traditional public schools
The donations add to the evidence that Robinson would likely prioritize private and charter schools over the state’s underfunded public school system.
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Birth control is now available over the counter in NC for free through Medicaid
An over-the-counter birth control option will now be available for free in North Carolina for anyone who has health insurance through Medicaid, Gov. Roy Cooper announced this week.
