Supreme Court Could Put New Limits On Voting Rights Lawsuit
Eight years after carving the heart out of a landmark voting rights law, the Supreme Court is looking at putting new limits on efforts to combat racial discrimination in voting.
Biden Teams Readies Wider Economic Package After Virus Relief
Looking beyond the $1.9 trillion COVID relief bill, President Joe Biden and lawmakers are laying the groundwork for another top legislative priority — a long-sought boost to the nation’s roads, bridges and other infrastructure that could run into Republican resistance to a hefty price tag.
Cooper Vetoes Bill That Would Force K-12 Schools To Reopen
North Carolina Gov. Roy Cooper on Friday rejected a bill that would compel the state’s 115 K-12 public school districts to reopen with at least partial in-person instruction, while also allowing parents the option of keeping their kids learning remotely.
Trump The Dominant Force At Conservative Conference
A conference dedicated to the future of the conservative movement turned into an ode to Donald Trump as speakers declared their fealty to the former president and attendees posed for selfies with a golden statue of his likeness.
Biden: Strikes In Syria Sent Warning To Iran To 'Be Careful'
President Joe Biden said Friday that Iran should view his decision to authorize U.S. airstrikes in Syria as a warning that it can expect consequences for its support of militia groups that threaten U.S. interests or personnel.
Governor McMaster Lifts COVID-19 Restrictions On Gatherings And Alcohol Sales In South Carolina
Governor Henry McMaster says on Monday, March 1st alcohol sales will be allowed past the 11 p.m. curfew and restrictions on large gatherings will be lifted in South Carolina.
Dems Near Relief Bill OK By House, Ponder Wage Plan Rescue
A $1.9 trillion package aimed at helping the country rebuild from the pandemic seemed headed toward House passage Friday, even as Democrats searched for a way to revive their derailed drive to boost the minimum wage.
Governor Cooper Lifts Curfew In North Carolina On February 26th
Governor Roy Cooper says on Friday, February 26th North Carolina's modified Stay-At-Home order will be lifted and there will no longer be a curfew in the state.
Militia Official: US Strike In Syria Kills 1, Wounds Several
A U.S. airstrike in Syria targeted facilities belonging to a powerful Iranian-backed Iraqi armed group, killing one of their militiamen and wounding a number of others, an Iraqi militia official said Friday.
House Votes To Expand Legal Safeguards For LGBTQ+ People
The Democratic-led House passed a bill Thursday that would enshrine LGBTQ protections in the nation’s labor and civil rights laws, a top priority of President Joe Biden, though the legislation faces an uphill battle in the Senate.
Gov. Cooper Extends Legislation That Allows Bar Owners To Defer ABC Permit Fees
Governor Roy Cooper says a new piece of legislation he signed on Thursday will help struggling bar owners by allowing them to defer ABC permit fees until they can reopen at full capacity.
Local Elections in North Carolina Could Be Delayed by a Year
Your local elected leaders might get to extend their current term. 2021 municipal elections will likely be delayed in North Carolina. Census data isn't ready yet, meaning new districts can't be drawn.
South Carolina Considers Ban On Trans Students In Girls' Sports
House members spent more than an hour Tuesday listening to testimony on a bill in South Carolina that would prevent transgender students from playing on girls’ sports teams in middle and high school.
North Carolina Elections Head: Delay '21 City Races, '22 Primary
North Carolina’s top elections administrator on Tuesday urged state lawmakers to move all of this year’s municipal elections to 2022 and bump back next year’s primaries from March to May due to delayed Census data.
Supreme Court Won't Halt Turnover Of Trump's Tax Records
In a significant defeat for former President Donald Trump, the Supreme Court on Monday declined to step in to halt the turnover of his tax records to a New York state prosecutor.
POLITICAL WRAP: U.S. COVID Deaths Nearing 500,000; Texas Power Grid
Another grim milestone nearing, as the U.S. prepares to reach 500,000 COVID deaths. And a week of no power for many in the Lone Star State. While Texas is the only state to have its own power grid, what are the vulnerabilities for North Carolina and the rest of the country?
New Legislation Would Protect Drivers Who Hit Protestors
When massive demonstrations against racial injustice erupted across the nation last summer, protesters used an increasingly common tactic to draw attention to their cause: swarming out onto major roads to temporarily paralyze traffic.
Biden Declares Major Disaster In Texas As Federal Aid Flows
Add Mother Nature to the pile of crises on President Joe Biden’s plate.
South Carolina’s Abortion Ban Suspended A Day After Becoming Law
South Carolina’s new law banning most abortions was suspended by a federal judge Friday on its second day in effect.
'Obviously A Mistake': Cruz Returns From Cancun After Uproar
Texas Sen. Ted Cruz said Thursday that his family vacation to Mexico was “obviously a mistake” as he returned stateside following an uproar over his disappearance during a deadly winter storm.
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