The Kicker, Show 15 | The quest for broadband access across NC
A conversation about 2019 legislative efforts to expand access to broadband Internet access to more areas of North Carolina.…more
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Court-ordered redrawing underway for Wake County legislative districts
Three-judge panel said legislators went too far in redrawing seven districts. New maps will have to rely on Census data from 2010.…more
DEQ requires municipalities to test for chemicals in Cape Fear basin
Requirement to test for PFAs and 1,4 dioxane is intended to develop strategy for reducing compound levels to state stream standards.…more
Revocation of sexual consent bill dying in NC Senate
Reform could still be added to different legislation, but otherwise NC will remain only state where sex after consent is withdrawn isn’t considered rape.…more
Rural broadband in NC: A new season or more reruns?
Legislature prepares to download more broadband legislation with three different measures. Chamber of commerce among those leading opposition to change.…more