Efforts To Reopen Classrooms Ramp Up, Despite Cooper’s Veto
By David BassCarolina Journal News Service
RALEIGH — The N.C. State Board of Education passed a resolution Thursday, March 4, calling on all public school...
Three School Initiatives Show Promise
By John Hood
RALEIGH — In North Carolina politics, few issues are as contentious as education. For years, Democratic Gov. Roy Cooper and the Republican-led...
General Assembly Passes COVID Relief, To Consider Fully Reopening Bars
By Andrew DunnCarolina Journal News Service
RALEIGH — The General Assembly has passed with a unanimous vote a new COVID relief bill that would direct...
Senate Leader, Governor Negotiating Agreement To Reopen Schools
By John TrumpCarolina Journal News Service
RALEIGH — N.C. Senate leader Phil Berger, R-Rockingham, says lawmakers are negotiating with Gov. Roy Cooper, a Democrat, on...
Parents, School Leaders Describe Consequences Of Remote-Only Learning
By David BassCarolina Journal News Service
RALEIGH — Parents in 14 North Carolina public school districts would have the option of sending their children to...
Cooper, State Lawmakers Announce School Reopening Deal
By David BassCarolina Journal News Service
RALEIGH — Democratic Gov. Roy Cooper and Republican lawmakers have reached an agreement on reopening public schools for in-person...
People With High-Risk Medical Condition In Group 4 Will Be Eligible For COVID Vaccine...
People who have a medical condition that puts them at higher risk or who live in certain congregate settings eligible to receive the COVID-19...
Teacher’s Union Continues Opposition Over School Reopening Law
By David BassCarolina Journal News Service
RALEIGH — Even as a bill to reopen schools across North Carolina garnered unanimous bipartisan support and was fast-tracked...
CMS Relaxes Guidance For Visitation In Long-Term Care Facilities
NCDHHS Rescinds LTCF Visitation Secretarial Order
The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services is updating its visitation guidance for long-term care facilities to...
COVID Stimulus Bill Is Reckless
By JOHN HOOD
RALEIGH — The $1.9 trillion “COVID relief” bill just enacted by Congress and signed by President Joe Biden gives out $1,400...
