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Billy Ball Explains NC: Rigging the 2026 election through gerrymandering

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In the latest "Billy Ball Explains NC," we take a look at what we can do to combat gerrymandering in NC and across the US. 
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Video: Republicans believe ‘your vote should be worthless,’ NC Democrat says

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The top NC Democrat in the state House of Representatives had some sharp words to say about Republicans' new gerrymander. 
Forever chemicals, known as PFAS, have been found in North Carolina residents, as well as the state’s sea foam.

NC residents and coastline both test positive for toxic forever chemicals

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Forever chemicals, known as PFAS, have been found in North Carolina residents, as well as the state’s sea foam. Here’s everything you need to know.
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Video: A mom asked NC Republicans to fund Medicaid. They went home instead.

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A NC mom, who has a child with a severe disability, tells her story after state lawmakers left Raleigh without filling a Medicaid shortfall. 
As President Donald Trump makes good on campaign promises to deport immigrants living in North Carolina and across the U.S. without proper documentation, a new report spotlighted the economic risks to Social Security and other programs relying on payroll tax revenues.

Report: Immigrants in NC, U.S. prop up Social Security, Medicare

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As President Donald Trump makes good on campaign promises to deport immigrants living in North Carolina and across the U.S. without proper documentation, a new report spotlighted the economic risks to Social Security and other programs relying on payroll tax revenues.