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Work, Community, and Civic Values Dominate North Carolina Political Identities: Report
A new report uncovers that most North Carolinians identify themselves based on work, community and civic values rather than political affiliations.
Federal Court Pushes for Settlement in Camp Lejeune Toxic Water Case
A federal court decision may bring compensation closer for thousands of victims of toxic water contamination at…
NC households can receive $14,000 to replace furnaces with heat pumps
Residents in North Carolina may soon switch from old, fossil-fuel heating equipment to electric heat pumps,…
Virginia Attorney General Backs Continued Access to Mifepristone in Amicus Brief
Virginia Attorney General Jay Jones files amicus brief in support of continued access to mifepristone, a key abortion drug.
NC households eligible for $14k to replace furnaces with heat pumps
A program in North Carolina aims to help rural families replace old heating systems with electric heat pumps to cut…
State Employee Bonuses and Raises Delayed Until Late September
The new state budget includes bonuses for state employees, however the money won't be seen until late September.
Congress Urged to Act as Millions Lose Health Coverage After Subsidy Expiration
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The U.S. Congress's failure to extend public subsidies for private health insurance has caused millions of Americans to lose their healthcare coverage, according to Human Rights Watch and Oxfam America. This was due to the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA) passed in July 2025, which extended tax cuts for the ultra-wealthy but allowed…
Blue Cross NC Reports $497M Loss, Potentially Raising Premiums for 4.3M Customers
Blue Cross Blue Shield of North Carolina reports a $497m loss, indicating possible premium hikes for 4.3m…
NY Attorney General Sues Trump Administration Over Abandoned Wind Project Deal
New York's attorney general is suing the Trump administration over a deal to end an offshore wind project in favor…
Duke Energy Florida Slashes Residential Bills by 25% in 2026
Duke Energy Florida announces third rate reduction of 2026, lowering residential customer bills by approximately $50, or 25%.