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Here’s What Rural Leaders Say Their Communities Need
A new report outlines rural policy recommendations focused on four major tenets: protecting people’s freedom to live and work safely; investing in infrastructure; reining in corporate greed and protecting workers, small businesses, and family farmers; and creating opportunities for a better future.
Here Are Your Options As Student Loan Payments Resume
Nearly half of all borrowers say they aren’t financially prepared to begin repaying their debt. Despite this, interest began accruing again on Sept. 1, and payments will be due again in October.
These 10 High-Priced Drugs Are Set To Become Cheaper for Seniors
Starting in 2026, the prices for these drugs will decrease for up to nine million seniors, thanks to a provision in President Biden’s Inflation Reduction Act that allows Medicare to negotiate the prices for these drugs directly with the manufacturers.
How Rural Broadband Is Coming to This North Carolina County
More than 1.1 million North Carolinians lack access to high-speed internet, a necessity of the modern economy. In Warren County and other rural areas, help is finally on the way.
100 Best Cities To Raise a Family
If you’re hunting for the perfect place to lay down roots, be sure to keep reading to discover the 100 most highly rated cities for raising a family.
What ‘Bidenomics’ Means for Workers and Families
US Department of Labor Chief Economist Joelle Gamble explains what “Bidenomics” means and how the president’s investments are helping workers and the economy.
Nothing Fancy: Our Top 5 Picks for Eastern North Carolina-Style Barbecue Joints Are Simple But Amazing
An eastern North Carolina native dishes on the no-frills but brilliant eastern NC barbecue restaurants that you have to visit.
11 Adventure Parks in North Carolina to Visit This Summer
From well-known water parks to family owned and operated attractions, there’s plenty for adventurous North Carolinians to do during the summer months.
Explore the Cosmos: An Easy 2023 Summer Guide to Starting Your Stargazing Hobby
Make 2023 the summer you finally take up stargazing. Here’s your super simple guide to get started.
Big Pharma Company Merck Sues Biden Administration To Keep Prices High
Merck—which made $59.3 billion in revenue and $14.5 billion in profits in 2022—argued Tuesday that the Biden administration’s effort to lower exorbitant drug prices for seniors would somehow restrict its ability to invest in new cures and treatments.
12 of the Best Colleges and Universities in North Carolina: What to Know
North Carolina boasts some of the best public universities, private colleges, and HBCUs in the nation. We listed 12 of them based on tuition, academics, and the diversity of their student population.
States With The Biggest Native American Populations
More than 5 million Native Americans live in the United States as members of 574 federally recognized and 63 state-recognized tribes. That number is projected to rise to 10 million by 2060. Stacker ranked the states with the largest Native American populations using data from the Census Bureau’s 2021 American Community Survey.
Rural Advocates Want to Take on Monopoly Power and Help Family Farmers
Participants of the 2023 Rural Policy Action Summit spoke about how to expand resources for those in rural communities, among other topics.
4 Reasons You Should Be Paying Attention to the Farm Bill
The Farm Bill provides food assistance for 41 million Americans, funds land conservation practices, is a huge source of federal investment in rural communities, and ensures all Americans they have access to a safe, stable supply of food.
Meet Your Lawmakers: Rep. Kanika Brown Is Unfiltered on Guns, Reproductive Freedom, and Cowboy Hats
A Forsyth County Democrat, Brown’s campaign focused on affordable housing, reproductive freedom, and preserving public education.
What’s At Stake If Republicans Eliminate NC’s Corporate Tax
With the state facing shortfalls in health care, education, and housing, the GOP proposal would cost the state more than $1 billion.
Meet Your North Carolina Lawmakers: State Rep. Lindsey Prather of Buncombe County
Democrat Lindsey Prather was elected to the state House in November. A former educator who calls Buncombe County home, Prather is eager to get to work to fight for better teacher pay, expand Medicaid, and defend abortion rights.
Meet Your New North Carolina Lawmakers: State Sen. Lisa Grafstein of Raleigh
Democrat Lisa Grafstein was elected to the state Senate in November following a long career as a civil rights attorney. During her career, Grafstein focused on fighting for the rights and freedoms of those living with disabilities.
Meet Your New North Carolina Lawmakers: Q&A With State Rep. Maria Cervania
Democrat Maria Cervania was elected to the North Carolina state House in November and is one of the first two Asian-American women ever elected to the state legislature.
Two Laws Provide Greater Accommodations for Pregnant and Nursing Workers
New federal protections help create family-friendly workplaces, but more benefits are needed.
House Republicans’ Agenda Focuses on Social Security Cuts and Sham Investigations—Not Working Families
Between Republicans’ economic agenda, spurious investigations, and threatened impeachments, the House is looking at a busy but unproductive year.
Feeling Generous This Holiday Season? Our Picks for Worthy Do-Gooders to Donate To In North Carolina
It’s been a perilous year for voting rights and women’s health, among other things. Here’s who is helping if you want to contribute.
Looking to Put Down Roots? Here Are the 100 Best Cities in the US to Raise a Family.
Find out how many North Carolina cities rank on this list.
No, Cheri Beasley Does Not Want to Raise Taxes on the Middle Class
An ad by conservative backers of Ted Budd misrepresents Beasley’s position and gives a misleading take on the Inflation Reduction Act.
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.
U.S. Rep. Kathy Manning: Why Congress Has to Put More Resources Into Veterans’ Aid
A North Carolina congresswoman on why Congress must do more for veterans.
The System ‘Failed Us’: Black Maternal Health Week Highlights Racial Disparities in the Doctor’s Office
Giving birth is “one of the most dangerous experiences a Black woman can have in America,” a public health expert said in a panel this week.
People in Poorer Counties Are Twice as Likely to Die of COVID, Report Finds
The report, its researchers say, is the first to study the link between poverty and pandemic death rates.
The Battles At Home and Abroad: 5 Takeaways from Biden’s First State of the Union
The nation faces the most tumultuous times since World War II. Here’s what the president had to say about meeting the challenge.