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Congress narrowly passed the Trump administration’s budget Thursday that cuts funding for numerous food and health aid programs, including Medicaid. Former Charlotte Mayor Harvey Gantt says things are not good, but the July 4 holiday is a time to remember that the past has involved far worse challenges, especially for African Americans and that the country is a work in progress.
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On the Fourth of July, 20 people from 13 countries — including Ghana, Germany, Mexico and Argentina — became U.S. citizens during a naturalization ceremony at the Charlotte Museum of History. -
A U.S. Supreme Court ruling last week could enable a Trump executive order restricting birthright citizenship. It could change who is considered a U.S. citizen, depending on what state a child is born in and their parents' immigration status. -
The Charlotte region is one step closer to its first state trail. The state House passed House Bill 23 earlier this week, which includes the official designation of the South Fork Passage State Trail. Now, hikers and paddlers are awaiting that final signature from Gov. Josh Stein. -
Developers for the Mountain Valley Pipeline Southgate project are asking state environmental officials for a specific water permit that’s needed to move forward. In 2020, state officials denied this permit, saying the project could lead to unnecessary water quality impacts. -
It’s the first Friday of the month — and this one lands on Fourth of July weekend, which means fireworks, parades and a fresh round of arts and culture events lighting up Charlotte. Our panel of arts-watchers has some suggestions for the month ahead. -
Lawmakers had considered opening state waters year-round, but the legislation died when a shrimp trawling ban was inserted at the last minute.
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