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Government Helps/Hurts Charlotte Unveils Plan to Provide Free Wi-Fi to Over 5,000 Homes

Thanks to Biden's American Rescue Plan, Charlotte is making remarkable strides towards digital inclusion.

Sam Cohen Sam Cohen June 23, 2023 3:51 pm EDT
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Government Helps/Hurts Op-Ed: Rail Becomes Reality With Biden’s Infrastructure Investments

President Biden's infrastructure law invested $58 million in the Raleigh to Richmond rail. In an op-ed a project that will benefit workers, the community, and the environment.

Nathan Spencer Nathan Spencer June 8, 2023 11:59 am EDT
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Government Helps/Hurts Op-Ed: The Infrastructure Law Proves Government Still Works

Funding from the law will help replace the Alligator River Bridge between Tyrrell and Dare counties, a "life-changing project," says Nathan Everett, Chair of the Tyrrell County Board of Commissioners.

Nathan Everett Nathan Everett May 4, 2023 3:15 pm EDT
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Government Helps/Hurts 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.

Leah Sherrell Leah Sherrell March 27, 2023 3:12 pm EDT
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Government Helps/Hurts Meet Your Lawmakers: New State Sen. Mary Wills Bode Knows How Important High-Speed Internet Is. She Doesn’t Have It Either. 

Bode says she is a strong advocate for reproductive rights and rural areas in North Carolina.

Leah Sherrell Leah Sherrell March 27, 2023 3:06 pm EDT

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Government Helps/Hurts Meet Your North Carolina Lawmakers: State Rep. Tim Longest of Wake County

Democrat Tim Longest was elected to represent West Raleigh in the state House in November. He supports Medicaid expansion, improving workers’ rights, and strengthening gun safety laws.

Keya Vakil Keya Vakil March 9, 2023 12:51 pm EST
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Government Helps/Hurts Meet Your North Carolina Lawmakers: State Sen. Rachel Hunt of Mecklenburg County

Democrat Rachel Hunt was elected to represent southern Charlotte in the state Senate in November. She is a lawyer who previously served two terms in the state House. She is also an advocate for public education and the environment.

Leah Sherrell Leah Sherrell February 28, 2023 2:02 pm EST