AP: Florida Gov DeSantis Pushes To End Disney Self-Government
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis is asking the Legislature to repeal a law allowing Walt Disney World to operate a private government over its properties in the state.
Attorney General Josh Stein Holds Press Conference In Support Of Domestic Violence And Sexual Assault Survivors
Attorney General Josh Stein and Congresswoman Deborah Ross will hold a press conference on State and Federal efforts to support domestic violence and sexual assault survivors on Thursday, April 21.
CMS School Board Vote To Terminate Superintendent Earnest Winston's Contract
The Charlotte-Mecklenburg School board voted to terminate Superintendent Earnest Winston's contract for convenience on Tuesday. The vote was 7-2.
AP: Russians Fight In Streets Of Ukrainian Town
A Ukrainian military official said street battles have begun and evacuation is impossible in the town of Kreminna.
Police: More Than 900 Civilian Bodies Found In Kyiv Region
More than 900 bodies of civilians were discovered in the Kyiv region following the withdrawal of Russian forces. That's according to the regional police chief, who spoke Friday.
Abortion Ban After 15 Weeks Signed Into Law In Florida
Florida will soon ban abortions after 15 weeks. Gov. Ron DeSantis signed the law on Thursday; it goes into effect on July 1.
Biden Approves $800M In New Military Assistance For Ukraine
President Joe Biden approved $800 million in new military assistance to Ukraine, including artillery and helicopters, to bolster its defenses against an intensified Russian offensive in the country’s East.
Mark Meadows Removed As North Carolina Registered Voter
An elections board in a North Carolina county has removed Mark Meadows, a former chief of staff to President Donald Trump, from its list of registered voters after documents showed he lived in Virginia and voted in the 2021 election there.
AP Source: CDC To Extend Travel Mask Requirement For 2 Weeks
The Biden administration will extend for two weeks the nationwide mask requirement for public transit as it monitors an uptick in COVID-19 cases.
Oklahoma Governor Signs Abortion Bill
Oklahoma Governor, Kevin Stitt on Tuesday, April 12 signed a bill into law that makes performing an abortion illegal within the state.
South Carolina's McMaster Amasses $5M For 2022 Reelection
South Carolina Gov. Henry McMaster has raised more than $5 million in his pursuit of a second full term.
Biden Waiving Ethanol Rule In Bid To Lower Gasoline Prices
President Joe Biden is visiting corn-rich Iowa to announce he’ll suspend a federal rule preventing the sale of higher ethanol blend gasoline in the summer.
Biden Aims At 'Ghost Gun' Violence With New Federal Rule
President Joe Biden is taking fresh aim at “ghost guns,” the privately made firearms without serial numbers that are increasingly cropping up in violent crimes.
President Joe Biden To Visit Greensboro On April 14
President Joe Biden is expected to travel to North Carolina on Thursday.
Cheers For Jackson As Biden Declares 'Moment Of Real Change'
It’s a moment 46 days and more than two centuries in the making.
Jackson Approved As First Black Female Supreme Court Justice
The Senate has confirmed Ketanji Brown Jackson to the Supreme Court, shattering a historic barrier by securing her place as the first Black female justice and giving President Joe Biden a bipartisan endorsement for his effort to diversify the court.
Pelosi Positive For COVID-19, Was At White House With Biden
House Speaker Nancy Pelosi has tested positive for COVID-19, her spokesman says.
Charlotte City Council To Vote On $12.4 Million Dollars For Affordable Housing Projects
The Charlotte city council is one step closer to approving more affordable housing developments. The council is nearing a final vote on seven projects that’ll include an investment from the city of more than $12 million dollars.
Murkowski, Romney Back Jackson, All But Assure Confirmation
Republican Senators Lisa Murkowski and Mitt Romney say they will vote to confirm Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson’s historic nomination to the Supreme Court, giving President Joe Biden’s nominee a new burst of bipartisan support to become the first Black woman on the high court.
Huntersville Politicians Get Into Social Media Scuffle
After Florida passed its so-called "Don't Say Gay Bill", Huntersville Mayor Pro Tem Stacy Phillips Tweeted on March 9th saying: "If you're a kid living in a #don'tsaygay state & feel like you don't have an adult to talk to, I got you. You're welcome to slide into my dms to talk, to share, to express yourself confidentially. It'd be an honor to be your auntie by blessing. You're perfect just the way you are."
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