North Carolina Veto Clash and Budget Fight Leave Teacher Raises in Limbo
Stein’s first vetoes and a budget deadlock put guns, immigration, and teacher pay at the center of North Carolina’s summer session showdown.
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Survive the DMV. Celebrate with bagels.
Charlotte DMV offices just ranked worst in the nation. Here’s what happened, what to do about it, and why Einstein’s bagels may be the only balm.Tags: DMV, Charlotte, North Carolina, Politics, Bagels, Customer Service
Should Your Teen’s Therapist Call You First?
As NC lawmakers vote to give parents more say in teen medical care, youth advocates warn: not every home is safe—and not every secret is selfish.
DMV Brings Back the Consultants. The Lines Stay.
NC DMV pays Boston Consulting Group $1.2M to study long lines. Again.
Highway Hissy Fit: NC Lawmakers Crack Down on Left-Lane Laggards
NC lawmakers want to fine slow drivers clogging the left lane. A new bill could make dawdling on I-485 officially illegal.
Retirement Roulette: NC Approves Crypto Investments
NC lawmakers vote to let public retirement funds invest in crypto. What could go wrong?
Trump Moves to Halt Offshore Wind Leasing, North Carolina’s Energy Future in Question
Trump halts offshore wind leases 🌀, raising uncertainty for NC’s renewable energy projects. What’s next for wind farms off the Carolina coast?
Charlotte Immigrants Grapple with Fear; CMS Discusses Student Protections
As Trump’s new ICE rules loom, CMS tackles undocumented student protections. Immigrant families and educators seek answers. 🌎📚
Sports Betting Brings $21M Windfall to NC Universities, But Is It Enough?
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