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Confidentiality rules preventing discussion of child welfare cases may limit much of the testimony NC legislators seek.
NC election board records counter claims of resigning Republican members
NC State Board of Elections votes to release records from closed session following claims from Republicans who departed over rules change for which they voted.
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District 11 debate Sept. 30
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Mental health provider got millions in Medicaid but exploited clients, judge says
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When can the kids go back to school? Cooper allows more full-time in-person options
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Police accountability: Accessing law enforcement records in NC
Knowing which police records and information are open, accessible or confidential under N.C. law and whom to ask for them helps ensure transparency.
Crime & Justice
Restoring the vote: Thousands in NC affected by court ruling, election officials trying to identify them
Some 5,000 people convicted of felonies who have completed sentences can’t be prevented from voting just because they owe fines, courts said. NC State Board of Elections now working to figure out which potential voters should be restored.
Economy
Asheville nurses union vote unprecedented in NC
Labor scholar warns that HCA is signaling ‘not accepting the results,’ predicts hospital company can’t succeed after landslide union win.
Education
Caught in the infodemic: NC school policies frustrated by scientific challenges
Scientific studies on kids with COVID-19 highlight problems with accurate data reporting and message in the middle of a global health crisis.
Environment
Stirring up the waters: Lawsuit demands NC coastal fishing reforms
Everyone in NC should have a right to catch fish on the coast, say reform advocates, accusing regulators of protecting trawling industry.
Health
Hit the gym, and here’s some cash: NC leaders announce measures to boost economy
Governor announces limited reopening of gyms and other spaces as pandemic appears to ease. Legislators plan to release federal funds to families, but measures are less than governor sought.
Politics & Government
As early voting days approach, some NC counties still need poll workers
Expected surge in early voting could hit different NC counties unevenly, with some struggling more to find enough workers. By the way, it’s a paying job.