Sarah Michels | Carolina Public Press
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Making civics class relate more to students’ lives is working in some US schools and could be fresh approach needed in N.C. -
Instruction for NC students in civics is spotty and often not a priority. Lessons don’t soak in, leading to disengaged younger generations. -
Several NC bills that Gov. Stein vetoed had the votes of one or more Democrats. How they vote during override attempts will determine result. -
Predictably, N.C. Auditor Dave Boliek has used his new appointment powers to transform the State Board of Elections into a more Republican body. -
Local measures making school board races partisan are among the many election-related bills being considered in the NC legislature.
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The president’s distrust of the electoral process has led to an executive order shaking things up. But it’s uncertain if he has the authority. -
Gun bills aren’t novel in North Carolina, but there weren’t too many major changes until 2023. Since then, the pace of legislation has picked up. -
The eroding power of a North Carolina governor has been a concern to many. A number of GOP-led bills are aimed at diminishing it further. -
The signature program is signed, sealed but not exactly delivered following a study that involved 10 counties and cost over $450,000. -
Helene recovery is now a numbers game. With a $60 billion cost, the state of North Carolina and the federal government aren’t expected to be able to foot the bill.
