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At a press conference on Monday, Gov. Roy Cooper reiterated his call for increased investment in public schools and outlined new legislation that proposes a moratorium on additional taxpayer-funded private school vouchers until public schools are “fully funded.” Cooper called efforts by Republicans to expand the voucher program “larceny.” The governor was joined by state […] The post Cooper renews call for public school investments, blasts GOP voucher expansion as “larceny” appeared first on NC

Ratepayers plead with NC Utilities Commission to reject Duke Energy’s carbon plan By Lisa Sorg Bobby Jones, a founder of the Down East Coal Ash Environmental and Social Justice Coalition in Goldsboro, had been seated for less than five minutes when he bolted from his bench. “This hearing is a farce!” Jones said, as a […] The post Weekend reads: On protests, pipes and and power appeared first on NC Newsline.

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NC General Assembly’s “short session” convenes By Staff The North Carolina General Assembly returns to Raleigh today for the 2024 “short session” — a session that figures to feature debates over familiar topics like public and higher education and funding for state agencies, as well as new proposals to expand legalized gambling and to further […] The post Weekend reads: New session, new poll, recordkeeping discrepancies, and Duke’s new carbon plan appeared first on NC Newsline.

Dozens of Moms Demand Action members and advocates, including elected officials, rallied at the General Assembly on Thursday to urge lawmakers to address gun violence during the legislative session. Moms Demand Action was founded after the 2012 Newtown, Connecticut shooting at which Adam Lanza killed 26 people, including 20 children, at Sandy Hook Elementary School. […] The post Advocates rally for gun safety measures at the General Assembly appeared first on NC Newsline.