Governor Cooper Recommends Schools End Mask Mandates

“Many states with Republican governors have already ended the mask mandates and now some states with Democrat governors are following suit. There is evidence supporting claims that masks are not effective for young children and therefore there is no need for them. Additionally, there is evidence that shows that masks have harmed children in both educational and social development. Due to this impact, states are having to reevaluate the cost of wearing masks and if the benefits of masks outweigh the educational and social development of children.”

LocalSeth MooreMarch 7, 2022NC, NCP, NCPOL, Education, NC Education, Mask Mandates, COVID-19Comment

NC Representative Cawthorn Faces Disqualification

“North Carolina’s Representative Madison Cawthorn is under scrutiny from the State Board of Elections in response to a group of eleven North Carolinian voters urging the Board to disqualify his candidacy, citing his involvement in the rallies preceding the January 6th Insurrection as a violation of the Constitution.”

LocalNicholas BerryFebruary 14, 2022NC, NCPOL, Republicans, InsurrectionComment

North Carolina’s Late Budget Shows Little Sign of Appearing Soon

“North Carolina remains without an updated state budget this year, as legislators have not yet decided on a new state budget for the fiscal year. Negotiations between the governor, the House, and the Senate are set to start this week, at the beginning of October.”