North Carolina Court of Appeals rejects ‘fair elections’ lawsuit
The North Carolina Court of Appeals dismissed a lawsuit brought by 11 voters challenging partisan gerrymandering in the state.
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Jan. 6 police officers sue Trump over $1.77B ‘taxpayer-funded slush fund’
Two police officers who defended the U.S. Capitol on Jan. 6, 2021, sued the Trump administration Wednesday to block the creation of a nearly $1.8 billion fund to pay people said to be victims of judicial weaponization, saying the fund would aid and encourage the pro-Trump rioters who attacked that Capitol that day and still…
Duke University says data center will boost ‘environmental responsibility and sustainability’
Duke University plans to build a small data center at Central Campus, potentially the first of several similar-size projects, which has raised questions among some faculty about whether the energy- and water-intensive endeavors could derail the institution’s climate commitments.
Sagging poll ratings, soaring gas prices put GOP in a fix for keeping US House control
A Quinnipiac University poll published Wednesday showed 50% of voters preferred Democrats won control of the House, while only 39% preferred Republicans.The same survey showed Trump’s approval rating at a second-term low, 34% approval with 58% disapproving. On economic issues, as the price of gas has skyrocketed during the war with Iran, nearly twice as many voters disapproved of Trump’s handling than approved.
Lawsuits challenging embryo disposal could hinder IVF
An anti-abortion group last month sued seven Utah fertility clinics, claiming their disposal of embryos as part of the in vitro fertilization process violates the state’s wrongful death law.
NC Republican senators propose cuts to the state’s most popular voting method
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NC Senate moves constitutional amendment on local property tax increases to the November ballot
With NC Senate OK, voters will decide in November whether to write General Assembly control over local property tax increases into the constitution.
NC House panel advances data center restrictions
Senate Bill 730, “Ratepayer Protection Act,” is one of several proposals to regulate data centers at the state level.
NC voters set to weigh in on limiting state income tax and property taxes in November
The state House Wednesday okayed three constitutional amendments on income and property taxes and Council of State vacancies. Each passed narrowly with votes from former Democratic Reps. Carla Cunningham (U-Mecklenburg) and Nasif Majeed (U-Mecklenburg).
North Carolina lawmakers push bills to require AEDs in public schools
NC lawmakers are pushing bills to require AEDs and cardiac emergency plans in all public schools in the state