New version of Helene relief bill passes Senate, adding money for schools, Eastern NC aid
The bill differs from what the House approved last week. Here’s what the latest bill includes, and what it leaves out.
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NC Senate OKs $530 million for Helene relief; final votes next week
The state Senate unanimously approved the latest round of Helene recovery funding Wednesday. It's the first major relief bill ...
NC Senate bill seeks to eliminate DEI in schools
A North Carolina Senate committee discussed the future of DEI in public schools.
State Senate committee approves measure to ban DEI in K-12 schools
A North Carolina Senate committee advanced a controversial bill Wednesday to remove diversity, equity, and inclusion ...
Some NC schools don’t let fans pay cash for sports events. Here’s why that could change
North Carolina schools that stopped accepting cash for tickets to athletic events may be required to take George Washingtons ...
NC GOP lawmakers move fast on bill to end DEI in public schools. What’s next.
GOP lawmakers argued DEI programs have strayed beyond their original ‘laudable goals’ to now enforce ideological conformity.
NC senators give initial approval to blocking attorney general from suing Trump
The North Carolina Senate gave initial approval Wednesday to legislation that would block Attorney General Jeff Jackson from ...
Gov. Stein to visit western NC after Senate approves round of Helene disaster relief
North Carolina Gov. Josh Stein is set to visit Yancey County on Thursday to meet with Helene survivors. The state Senate ...
Bill to ban phones during classes clears NC Senate
The state Senate passed bipartisan legislation Tuesday directing schools to ban the use of cellphones, laptops and other wireless devices during classes, with a series of exceptions including ...
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Republican Strategist Issues Warning About Crucial Midterm Senate Race: 'We're Going to Need a New Candidate'
A Republican strategist is warning that Republicans will need to replace Thom Tillis as a Senate candidate in North Carolina ...
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NC Senate passes fourth round of Hurricane Helene relief; bill now goes to House
RALEIGH, N.C. (WTVD) -- The North Carolina Senate voted Wednesday on a fourth round of disaster relief for western North Carolina to recover from Hurricane Helene.
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Republican legislators move to axe DEI from public schools, state agencies
Republicans in the House are concurrently making moves to remove DEI from state government. House Majority Leader Brenden ...