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Huntersville Parks and Rec will celebrate the life of Dr Martin Luther King Jr on 1/20/25 from 3p-5p.
January 6, 2025 at 4:13 PM
Huntersville Parks and Rec will celebrate the life of Dr Martin Luther King Jr on 1/20/25 from 3p-5p.
If you’re in the #huntersvillenc area join us January 20! #ncpol
January 2, 2025 at 6:43 PM
If you’re in the #huntersvillenc area join us January 20! #ncpol
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Federal funding for Helene recovery, already overdue, could wait longer due to the standoff
www.npr.org/2024/12/17/g... #ncpol
www.npr.org/2024/12/17/g... #ncpol
Congress flirts with a holiday shutdown as GOP objects to bipartisan spending bill
Congressional leaders released a stop-gap spending bill to fund the government until March 14 but Republicans, including President-elect Trump, are objecting to additional spending in the bill.
www.npr.org
December 18, 2024 at 11:02 PM
Federal funding for Helene recovery, already overdue, could wait longer due to the standoff
www.npr.org/2024/12/17/g... #ncpol
www.npr.org/2024/12/17/g... #ncpol
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North Carolina Gov. Roy Cooper leads a round of applause for First Lady Kristin Cooper during his farewell address at Nash Community College in Rocky Mount on Dec. 18, 2024. #ncpol
December 18, 2024 at 7:15 PM
North Carolina Gov. Roy Cooper leads a round of applause for First Lady Kristin Cooper during his farewell address at Nash Community College in Rocky Mount on Dec. 18, 2024. #ncpol
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Republican Jefferson Griffin has asked the NC Supreme Court to intervene in his challenge of over 60,000 ballots and stay certification of the election.
Griffin trails Democrat Allison Riggs by 734 votes following two recounts. #ncpol
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Griffin trails Democrat Allison Riggs by 734 votes following two recounts. #ncpol
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Republican Griffin asks NC Supreme Court to intervene in his challenge of 60,000 ballots
Griffin, who trails Democrat Allison Riggs by 734 votes following two recounts, is asking the North Carolina Supreme Court to stop certification of the election.
www.newsobserver.com
December 18, 2024 at 10:17 PM
Republican Jefferson Griffin has asked the NC Supreme Court to intervene in his challenge of over 60,000 ballots and stay certification of the election.
Griffin trails Democrat Allison Riggs by 734 votes following two recounts. #ncpol
www.newsobserver.com/news/politic...
Griffin trails Democrat Allison Riggs by 734 votes following two recounts. #ncpol
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Saying the quiet part out loud: Overriding the veto of SB382 was "critical to making sure North Carolina continues to be able to do what it can to deliver victories for Republicans up and down the ticket" - N.C. House Speaker Tim Moore, speaking to Steve Bannon
#NCPOL #NC
#NCPOL #NC
NC House speaker admits what GOP power-grabbing bill is really about | Opinion
Hours before North Carolina Republicans overrode the governor’s veto of a bill that would strip power from incoming Democratic officials and reshape election administration, House Speaker Tim Moore finally admitted what the bill was really about.
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December 19, 2024 at 3:43 PM
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Federal funding delays could cost North Carolina $9-plus billion in disaster relief ncnewsline.com/briefs/feder... @christinezhu.bsky.social #ncpol #wnc
Federal funding delays could cost North Carolina $9-plus billion in disaster relief • NC Newsline
North Carolina stands to lose more than $9 billion in disaster relief if Congress fails to pass a spending bill before the end of the week
ncnewsline.com
December 19, 2024 at 3:55 PM
Federal funding delays could cost North Carolina $9-plus billion in disaster relief ncnewsline.com/briefs/feder... @christinezhu.bsky.social #ncpol #wnc
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Thanks to @carolinaforward.bsky.social for sharing. Would be nice if the company was in NC.
What are your thoughts?
Thanks to @carolinaforward.bsky.social for sharing. Would be nice if the company was in NC.
What are your thoughts?
Transmission wire manufacturer plans $194M plant, 333 jobs in Chatham County
A unit of Houston-based MetOx International plans to add the employees by the end of 2029, state economic development officials said Tuesday. Commerce officials approved an incentives package worth up...
www.wral.com
December 17, 2024 at 11:38 PM
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Thanks to @carolinaforward.bsky.social for sharing. Would be nice if the company was in NC.
What are your thoughts?
Thanks to @carolinaforward.bsky.social for sharing. Would be nice if the company was in NC.
What are your thoughts?
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Wake County lists how it's acting on NC DRIVE task force. This includes selecting diverse group for Future Teachers program, offering teaching contracts to people from underrepresented groups & increasing support for teachers of color. #wcpss #nced simbli.eboardsolutions.com/Meetings/Att...
December 17, 2024 at 10:53 PM
Wake County lists how it's acting on NC DRIVE task force. This includes selecting diverse group for Future Teachers program, offering teaching contracts to people from underrepresented groups & increasing support for teachers of color. #wcpss #nced simbli.eboardsolutions.com/Meetings/Att...
Huntersville is streaming the board meeting on YouTube - and also here’s some important dates for you #huntersvillenc
December 17, 2024 at 11:35 PM
Huntersville is streaming the board meeting on YouTube - and also here’s some important dates for you #huntersvillenc
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North Carolina’s per pupil spending is $11,700/yr.
That’s a whopping 30% below the national average. #ncpol
That’s a whopping 30% below the national average. #ncpol
December 16, 2024 at 10:20 PM
North Carolina’s per pupil spending is $11,700/yr.
That’s a whopping 30% below the national average. #ncpol
That’s a whopping 30% below the national average. #ncpol
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Fewer Americans are moving today than ever before. The "mover rate" (people who move residences as a proportion of the overall population) today is less than half what it was just 20 years ago. The biggest reason is rising housing costs.
December 17, 2024 at 12:01 PM
Fewer Americans are moving today than ever before. The "mover rate" (people who move residences as a proportion of the overall population) today is less than half what it was just 20 years ago. The biggest reason is rising housing costs.
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This is a really good summary from @billycorriher.bsky.social of the state of things in North Carolina's Supreme Court race. Despite Justice Allison Riggs' clear victory and multiple recounts, her Republican opponent still refuses to concede - and is plotting next moves.
slate.com/news-and-pol...
slate.com/news-and-pol...
The North Carolina GOP’s Latest Ploy to Steal a State Supreme Court Seat
After almost two weeks of vote counting, Democratic Justice Allison Riggs won her election to the North Carolina Supreme Court by just 734 votes.
slate.com
December 16, 2024 at 5:57 PM
This is a really good summary from @billycorriher.bsky.social of the state of things in North Carolina's Supreme Court race. Despite Justice Allison Riggs' clear victory and multiple recounts, her Republican opponent still refuses to concede - and is plotting next moves.
slate.com/news-and-pol...
slate.com/news-and-pol...
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Today's North Carolina's next governor newsletter, with details of @joshsteinnc.bsky.social's inauguration:
www.newsobserver.com/news/politic...
www.newsobserver.com/news/politic...
NC’s next governor: What to know about Josh Stein’s inauguration in January
On Sunday, the Under the Dome politics newsletter focuses on the next governor, Josh Stein.
www.newsobserver.com
December 15, 2024 at 5:13 PM
Today's North Carolina's next governor newsletter, with details of @joshsteinnc.bsky.social's inauguration:
www.newsobserver.com/news/politic...
www.newsobserver.com/news/politic...
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Tillis expresses indignation at the “partisanship” of Judge Wynne *while a losing Republican candidate for state supreme court is challenging the votes of 60k people, disproportionately of color.*
After NC’s Tillis blocked appellate judge’s replacement, judge cancels retirement #ncpol
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After NC’s Tillis blocked appellate judge’s replacement, judge cancels retirement
Sen. Thom Tillis spent months ensuring North Carolina Solicitor General Ryan Park would not succeed Appellate Judge James Wynn on the Fourth Circuit bench. Now Wynn is choosing not to retire.
www.newsobserver.com
December 15, 2024 at 9:53 PM
Tillis expresses indignation at the “partisanship” of Judge Wynne *while a losing Republican candidate for state supreme court is challenging the votes of 60k people, disproportionately of color.*
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GOP lost the races for governor, LG, AG in North Carolina. so their new law:
—strips governor of the authority to appoint election boards
—strips governor of authority over Highway Authority
—strips lieutenant governor of energy role
—strips AG of their ability to oppose legislature
... and more!!!
—strips governor of the authority to appoint election boards
—strips governor of authority over Highway Authority
—strips lieutenant governor of energy role
—strips AG of their ability to oppose legislature
... and more!!!
GOP Grabs Control of North Carolina Election Boards, Rushing to Negate November Losses
In their final weeks before they lose the ability to pass laws, Republican lawmakers gutted the powers of incoming Democratic officials and upended who runs elections.
boltsmag.org
December 13, 2024 at 8:58 PM
GOP lost the races for governor, LG, AG in North Carolina. so their new law:
—strips governor of the authority to appoint election boards
—strips governor of authority over Highway Authority
—strips lieutenant governor of energy role
—strips AG of their ability to oppose legislature
... and more!!!
—strips governor of the authority to appoint election boards
—strips governor of authority over Highway Authority
—strips lieutenant governor of energy role
—strips AG of their ability to oppose legislature
... and more!!!
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NEW: North Carolina's GOP rushed through a lame-duck bill that guts the powers of incoming Democratic officials. The bill is a pot-pourri of major changes.
a BIG one: GOP just seized control of all of North Carolina's state and county election boards.
We break down what in the world happened:
a BIG one: GOP just seized control of all of North Carolina's state and county election boards.
We break down what in the world happened:
GOP Grabs Control of North Carolina Election Boards, Rushing to Erase November Losses
In their final weeks before they lose the ability to pass laws, Republican lawmakers gutted the powers of incoming Democratic officials and upended who runs elections.
boltsmag.org
December 12, 2024 at 10:28 PM
NEW: North Carolina's GOP rushed through a lame-duck bill that guts the powers of incoming Democratic officials. The bill is a pot-pourri of major changes.
a BIG one: GOP just seized control of all of North Carolina's state and county election boards.
We break down what in the world happened:
a BIG one: GOP just seized control of all of North Carolina's state and county election boards.
We break down what in the world happened:
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The state Board of Elections on Wednesday rejected Republican Appeals Court Judge Jefferson Griffin’s efforts to toss out more than 60,000 ballots cast in last month’s election. ncnewsline.com/2024/12/12/n... via @lbonner.bsky.social #ncpol
NC Board of Elections rejects GOP Supreme Court candidate's efforts to throw out thousands of votes • NC Newsline
The NC State Board of Elections voted to reject Republican Appeals Court Judge Jefferson Griffin's election protests.
ncnewsline.com
December 12, 2024 at 12:56 PM
The state Board of Elections on Wednesday rejected Republican Appeals Court Judge Jefferson Griffin’s efforts to toss out more than 60,000 ballots cast in last month’s election. ncnewsline.com/2024/12/12/n... via @lbonner.bsky.social #ncpol
While we discuss the challenge of 60,000 ballots let’s also discuss SB 921…..
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NC amendment to require ID for mail voting passes legislature • NC Newsline
Republican lawmakers have approved a proposed constitutional amendment that would require North Carolinians to have photo ID to vote by mail
ncnewsline.com
December 12, 2024 at 10:12 PM
While we discuss the challenge of 60,000 ballots let’s also discuss SB 921…..
ncnewsline.com/briefs/propo...
#ncpol
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#ncpol
The challenge of 60,000 ballots is voter disenfranchisement at a minimum! This is a sad attempt to undermine our voting process and delegitimize North Carolina voters. #ncpol
December 12, 2024 at 9:00 PM
The challenge of 60,000 ballots is voter disenfranchisement at a minimum! This is a sad attempt to undermine our voting process and delegitimize North Carolina voters. #ncpol
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NC elections board rejects GOP challenge of 60,000 ballots in Supreme Court race. Allison Riggs retains narrow lead over Jefferson Griffin, who could appeal to state court. (Via @kyleingram.bsky.social) #ncpol
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www.newsobserver.com
December 12, 2024 at 12:05 AM
NC elections board rejects GOP challenge of 60,000 ballots in Supreme Court race. Allison Riggs retains narrow lead over Jefferson Griffin, who could appeal to state court. (Via @kyleingram.bsky.social) #ncpol
www.newsobserver.com/news/politic...
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SB 382, the "Sore Loser" bill Republicans passed yesterday over Gov. Cooper's veto, spends $0 new dollars for Western NC.
But it does spend $250,000 dollars to fund a GOP-stacked state government agency's lawsuits against coastal local governments. 🤷♂️
portcitydaily.com/local-news/2...
But it does spend $250,000 dollars to fund a GOP-stacked state government agency's lawsuits against coastal local governments. 🤷♂️
portcitydaily.com/local-news/2...
Helene recovery bill would fund lawsuit blocking coastal protection rules | Port City Daily
NORTH CAROLINA — Two regulatory agencies face a hearing in a lawsuit over coastal protection policies representing a broader power struggle between the state’s legislative and executive branches.
portcitydaily.com
December 12, 2024 at 11:48 AM
SB 382, the "Sore Loser" bill Republicans passed yesterday over Gov. Cooper's veto, spends $0 new dollars for Western NC.
But it does spend $250,000 dollars to fund a GOP-stacked state government agency's lawsuits against coastal local governments. 🤷♂️
portcitydaily.com/local-news/2...
But it does spend $250,000 dollars to fund a GOP-stacked state government agency's lawsuits against coastal local governments. 🤷♂️
portcitydaily.com/local-news/2...
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SHAME!! Senate Bill 382 officially passes stripping powers from incoming executive branch members, burdening election officials with unreasonable administrative timelines, and undermining the will of the people in North Carolina.
This fight isn’t over. Stay connected and ready 📣📣 #ncpol
This fight isn’t over. Stay connected and ready 📣📣 #ncpol
December 11, 2024 at 10:34 PM
SHAME!! Senate Bill 382 officially passes stripping powers from incoming executive branch members, burdening election officials with unreasonable administrative timelines, and undermining the will of the people in North Carolina.
This fight isn’t over. Stay connected and ready 📣📣 #ncpol
This fight isn’t over. Stay connected and ready 📣📣 #ncpol