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U.S. Supreme Court flips precedent that empowered federal agencies
The U.S. Supreme Court struck down a precedent Friday that had for decades limited judicial power to strike executive branch regulations, in a decision immediately criticized for potentially undermining decisions by scientists and agency experts. The 6-3 and 6-2 decisions in two cases brought by fishing operators in New Jersey and Rhode Island challenged a […] The post U.S. Supreme Court flips precedent that empowered federal agencies appeared first on NC Newsline.
North Carolinians must earn more, work more to pay for modest apartments
North Carolinians must earn $3.61 more per hour and work more than they did in 2023 to pay for a modest apartment, according to a new National Low Income Housing Coalition (NLIHC) report. The coalition’s 2024 Out of Reach: The High Cost of Housing report found that the 2024 “housing wage” for North Carolina is […] The post North Carolinians must earn more, work more to pay for modest apartments appeared first on NC Newsline.
Weekend humor from Celia Rivenbark: Biscuits and gravy shouldn’t have to be political
It’s hard being a liberal who loves the Cracker Barrel. (Doesn’t that sound like a good title for a country song?) The interstate staple with a trademark commitment to all things “Kountry,” Cracker Barrel is an easy target for those of my political persuasion. Comedian Bill Maher, whom I guarantee has never set foot in […] The post Weekend humor from Celia Rivenbark: Biscuits and gravy shouldn’t have to be political appeared first on NC Newsline.
NC DHHS has been unable to arrange required exit conference with Yolanda Hill
The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) has made multiple unsuccessful attempts to schedule a routine exit conference with Balanced Nutrition Inc., a nonprofit run by Yolanda Hill, wife of Lt. Gov. Mark Robinson, according to a June 14 letter obtained by NC Newsline. According to the letter, Balanced Nutrition did not […] The post NC DHHS has been unable to arrange required exit conference with Yolanda Hill appeared first on NC Newsline.
In Raleigh, a fiery Biden blasts Trump as a threat to democracy, seeks to quell age concerns
In his first major public appearance after Thursday night’s presidential debate in Atlanta, a fiery and animated President Joe Biden addressed a loud and enthusiastic crowd on Friday at the North Carolina State Fairgrounds in Raleigh. In a speech interrupted repeatedly by applause and chants of “four more years!” and “yes you can!” from an […] The post In Raleigh, a fiery Biden blasts Trump as a threat to democracy, seeks to quell age concerns appeared first on NC Newsline.
U.S. Supreme Court sides with Oregon city, allows ban on homeless people sleeping outdoors
WASHINGTON — The U.S. Supreme Court Friday sided with a local ordinance in Oregon that effectively bans homeless people from sleeping outdoors, and local governments will be allowed to enforce those laws. In a 6-3 decision, Justice Neil Gorsuch wrote in the opinion that the enforcement of those local laws that regulate camping on public […] The post U.S. Supreme Court sides with Oregon city, allows ban on homeless people sleeping outdoors appeared first on NC Newsline.
Presidential election seen as climate turning point as CO2 hits record
WASHINGTON – Despite policies the Biden administration has championed to target climate change, recent findings show carbon dioxide in the atmosphere is at an all-time high, raising the stakes for November’s presidential election among advocates for aggressive climate action. Recent data from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration indicate that carbon dioxide in the atmosphere […] The post Presidential election seen as climate turning point as CO2 hits record appeared first on NC Newsline.
Jewish and Muslim demonstrators call for veto of bill defining antisemitism
A group of Jewish and Muslim activists protested outside the Governor’s Mansion Thursday evening against a bill that would codify a controversial definition of antisemitism into state law. Protesters called on Gov. Roy Cooper to veto the bill (labeled by its sponsors as “The Shalom Act”) which critics — including the demonstrators — argue is […] The post Jewish and Muslim demonstrators call for veto of bill defining antisemitism appeared first on NC Newsline.
Biden and Trump trade insults, accusations of lying in acrimonious presidential debate
President Joe Biden and former President Donald Trump pitched to undecided voters Thursday night during the first debate of the presidential campaign — trading insults over their policy differences, immigration and who represents a threat to democracy. During the debate from CNN’s headquarters in Atlanta, the two men argued over who would be better for […] The post Biden and Trump trade insults, accusations of lying in acrimonious presidential debate appeared first on NC Newsline.
NC legislature passes laws on masks, protests, and campaign money over the governor’s objections
The Republican-dominated legislature passed three new laws that Gov. Roy Cooper does not want, with the Senate voting Thursday to tear holes in campaign finance rules, allow billboard owners to cut more trees along roadsides, and have more 16- and 17-year-olds to face trial in adult court. The Senate voted along party lines to override […] The post NC legislature passes laws on masks, protests, and campaign money over the governor’s objections appeared first on NC Newsline.
U.S. Supreme Court sends Idaho abortion case back down to lower courts
As expected after the court said it inadvertently uploaded the opinion prematurely on Wednesday, the U.S. Supreme Court issued a decision Thursday remanding a case about emergency abortions in Idaho back to the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals for now. The decision was 6-3, with conservative Justices Samuel Alito, Neil Gorsuch and Clarence Thomas dissenting. […] The post U.S. Supreme Court sends Idaho abortion case back down to lower courts appeared first on NC Newsline.
House advances bill requiring State Board of Elections to work with “election integrity” groups
In the waning days of the legislative session, Rep. George Cleveland (R-Onslow) urged his colleagues on Thursday to greenlight legislation that would require the State Board of Elections to establish a new system for investigating and correcting data provided by “election integrity” organizations to assist in maintenance of the state’s voter registration lists. Cleveland told […] The post House advances bill requiring State Board of Elections to work with “election integrity” groups appeared first on NC Newsline.
Advocates, businesses praise new Biden policy to aid immigrant spouses
The U.S. immigration system remains broken and in desperate need of comprehensive reform, but the Biden administration’s recent action to provide a path to permanent residency, and eventually citizenship, for hundreds of thousands of undocumented spouses of U.S. citizens is “a great first step” according to John Oswald, the owner of an Asheville-based defense contractor. […] The post Advocates, businesses praise new Biden policy to aid immigrant spouses appeared first on NC Newsline.
Document indicates Supreme Court will punt Idaho emergency abortion case for now
A document inadvertently uploaded to the U.S. Supreme Court’s website on Wednesday appears to indicate the court will send a case regarding emergency abortion care in Idaho back to the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals rather than make a decision, according to reporting from Bloomberg Law. Rather than rule on the merits, the unofficial opinion, […] The post Document indicates Supreme Court will punt Idaho emergency abortion case for now appeared first on NC Newsline.
Demanding transparency and fairness: North Carolina’s budget process needs reform
North Carolina House and Senate spending plans released last week show we can’t fix the big problems we face in our state without asking the wealthy and profitable corporations to pay what they owe in taxes. Low rates on the income taxes paid by wealthy individuals and profitable corporations mean billions of fewer dollars for […] The post Demanding transparency and fairness: North Carolina’s budget process needs reform appeared first on NC Newsline.
Third party presidential candidates blocked from NC ballot, at least temporarily
The state Board of Elections refused along party lines to recognize as political parties the groups trying to put Robert Kennedy Jr. and Cornel West on the November presidential ballot. Democrats on the board rejected petitions from Justice for All, which is trying to put West on the ballot, and from Kennedy’s We the People […] The post Third party presidential candidates blocked from NC ballot, at least temporarily appeared first on NC Newsline.
State lawmakers approve bill enshrining controversial antisemitism definition in state law
North Carolina Senate on Wednesday overwhelmingly approved an amended version of House Bill 942, also known as the “Shalom Act,” that would establish a definition of antisemitism in state law. The vote was 47-2. Lawmakers removed a provision in the bill that would have appropriated $10,000 from the General Fund to the Department of Administration […] The post State lawmakers approve bill enshrining controversial antisemitism definition in state law appeared first on NC Newsline.
Republican-led NC House overrides three gubernatorial vetoes
Republicans in the North Carolina House made short work of three of Governor Roy Cooper’s vetoes on Wednesday during a marathon session. The first veto to fall was House Bill 198, “Department of Transportation Legislative Changes.” Rep. Tim Longest (D-Wake) urged his colleagues to vote against the override and protect redbud trees from overzealous cutting […] The post Republican-led NC House overrides three gubernatorial vetoes appeared first on NC Newsline.
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