Politics
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The vast majority of US adults are stressed about grocery costs, an AP-NORC poll finds
President Trump’s tariffs and federal cuts to food banks and SNAP benefits threaten to increase food insecurity in a state where more than 1.6 million people, including 1 in 5 children, do not get enough to eat. NEW YORK (AP) — The vast majority of U.S. adults are at least somewhat stressed about the cost…
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In rural North Carolina, community organizers fight barriers to local government engagement
In her latest report from rural America, Gwen Frisbie-Fulton highlights how North Carolinians are pushing back on structural roadblocks and reclaiming their role in local democracy.
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NC residents can now seek state aid after Tropical Storm Chantal
Individuals in central North Carolina counties whose homes and belongings were damaged by massive rains last month from Tropical Storm Chantal can now seek state-funded financial grants for temporary assistance.
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How NC Republicans turned a bill with unanimous support into anti-LGBTQ legislation
Republicans in the NC House last week passed HB850 over Gov. Josh Stein’s veto by just one vote, despite it passing 113-0 in the spring. Why the change? Because Republicans added attacks on trans people into a bill intended to end “revenge porn.” North Carolina Republicans last week, with the help of one Democrat, overrode…
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Trump administration freezes $108M at Duke amid inquiry into alleged racial discrimination
Duke is the latest school to have its funding held up as the government investigates allegations of antisemitism and diversity, equity and inclusion policies the administration says are unlawful.
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NC nursing student’s life upended after being detained by ICE
Allison Bustillo Chinchilla came to America as a child from Honduras and grew up to be a certified nursing assistant. Under President Donald Trump’s mass deportation policy, she’s spent the past five months in ICE detention.
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North Carolina lawmakers approve temporary spending measure as budget impasse lingers
North Carolina is one of a few states that have not yet enacted a budget this fiscal year.
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NC lawmakers override Josh Stein’s vetoes on climate change, gun laws
With some Democratic support, legislators defied Gov. Josh Stein, weakened state climate change laws and made it legal for private school teachers to take guns to school.
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Republicans seek to override Josh Stein’s vetoes on gun bill and other contentious legislation
Since Democrats broke the supermajority in the NC House, these overrides are no sure thing. But some of the bills got bipartisan support.
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Michael Whatley launches bid for US Senate in North Carolina
Republican National Committee Chairman Michael Whatley will enter the race for US Sen. Thom Tillis’ seat. Here’s what to know about him.
