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After last year's extremely limited flounder and red snapper fishing seasons, state lawmakers are considering intervening. House Bill 442 would order the N.C. Division of Marine Fisheries to have recreational seasons for both species through 2029. www.wunc.org/environment/...

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A 🧵 of compelling reasons to make your donation to WUNC today from our very own @asrao.bsky.social.

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After yesterday's Court of Appeals ruling, State Auditor Dave Boliek has appointed a new GOP majority to the State Board of Elections: current member Stacy "Four" Eggers, former Sen. Bob Rucho and Francis De Luca, former leader of Civitas Institute. Background: www.wunc.org/politics/202... #ncpol

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Breaking: State Auditor Dave Boliek is now poised to gain control over the State Board of Elections on Thursday, likely flipping the powerful board’s partisan majority for the first time since 2017. www.newsobserver.com/news/politic...

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The #ncga could crack down on slow left-lane drivers and speed up the licensing process for teen drivers: www.wunc.org/politics/202... #ncpol

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"The missed deadline by the Department of the Interior is disappointing," Lumbee Tribal Council Representative Rudy Locklear told WUNC. "It reinforces longstanding concerns about delays and the lack of urgency in addressing our tribe’s recognition." www.wunc.org/race-class-c...

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Now, that's a paragraph. #ncpol www.wsj.com/politics/pol...

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I don't talk about it a lot on here, but I work for North Carolina Public Radio. We're in the middle of a fundraising campaign, and we need the support of North Carolinians now more than ever. And that's why I'm asking Bill Belichick to become a sustaining member, at any level. www.wunc.org/donate

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Tine was an #ncga House member who switched his party affiliation from Democratic to unaffiliated back in 2015 #ncpol

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For @wunc.org, I spoke with Jordan Wang, the owner of Neo-China in Durham. He's proud of the 35-year-old business his family worked hard to build and wants to continue their legacy. But the U.S. tariff on China have caused inventory costs to spike, which may force him to make tough choices.

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Today is the one-year anniversary of pro-Palestinian protests at UNC that ended in violence. @batkinson2501.bsky.social followed up with two students who were there: One of the protesters: www.wunc.org/education/20... And one of the fraternity members: www.wunc.org/education/20... #ncpol #nced

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An #ncga House bill would make it a misdemeanor to create what's known as "deepfake" AI content: www.wunc.org/politics/202... #ncpol

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NC House Republicans want to restart executions with electric chair, firing squad www.wunc.org/politics/202... #ncpol #ncga

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North Carolina's average teacher salary is ranked below neighboring states, and is about $14,000 less than the national average. www.wunc.org/education/20...

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A proposal to toll the last free ferry to Hyde County's Ocracoke is causing alarm among the village's business community. www.wunc.org/politics/202...

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How's y'all's Monday going?

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Can confirm: Just spoke to him, and Barber and two others were, in fact, arrested. Story coming.

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Latest on Mark Robinson's family nonprofit Balanced Nutrition... -A new ban from a state-run grant program -A missed deadline to repay $100,000+ in grant money -A new venture for NC's former second lady www.wunc.org/politics/202... #ncpol

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WUNC's Brian Burns managed to catch more than a dozen performances and events at this past weekend's Biscuits & Banjos festival in Durham. Read his recap of stunning live performances, dance parties and celebration of southern Black culture here: www.wunc.org/wunc-music/2...

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NEW @npr.org: ~100 days in, what has DOGE actually done? It hasn't delivered on its promised savings, efficiency or transparency in meaningful ways. But Elon Musk's DOGE has amassed unprecedented power over data. A deep dive with @shannonbond.bsky.social:

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Earlier this month, a FEMA official informed Gov. Stein that the agency had denied North Carolina's request to extend the full reimbursement of debris removal for 180 additional days. www.wunc.org/politics/202...

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New podcast! I talked with @wileynickel.com about the 2026 U.S. Senate race, where he's the only Democrat (for now) running against Sen. Thom Tillis: Full episode: play.prx.org/listen?ge=pr... Highlights: www.wunc.org/politics/202... #ncpol

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NC State chancellor says Poe Hall health hazard investigation shut down due to federal budget cuts www.wcnc.com/article/news...

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Terrific reporting on the ongoing battle over the Confederate monument in Sylva by @blueridgepublic.bsky.social's Lilly Knoepp. This one's got it all--politics, law, history--there's even a prize-winning novelist who makes an appearance www.bpr.org/bpr-news/202... #ncpol #southernpolitics

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Good story from @adn.com. My job exists because of a CPB grant funding statehouse coverage across the country. My first-ever journalism job was with KRBD in Ketchikan, a four-person operation. Much of our listening area had no other news source. That's at risk. www.adn.com/alaska-news/...

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High-level staff resignations hit one of the Triangle's fastest-growing towns, amid a lawsuit over a decision to block a housing development. And an #ncga bill could make that sort of lawsuit much more costly to local governments: www.wunc.org/politics/202... #ncpol

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A bill working its way through the N.C. House of Representatives would allow civil lawsuits against individuals for development decisions they make on city councils or planning boards. www.wunc.org/politics/202...

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Inbox: Sandy Roberson is running for North Carolina’s 1st District. It’s NC’s biggest toss-up seat, represented by Democrat Rep. Don Davis. Roberson is mayor of Rocky Mount, ran and lost in 22’ R Primary and says he’s been endorsed by 24’ R NC-01 nominee Laurie Buckhout. #ncpol

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Gov. Josh Stein visited Winston-Salem Tuesday to applaud the city’s economic growth, but he also warned that President Trump’s trade policies could jeopardize North Carolina’s long-term financial stability. buff.ly/RAkabsf

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Coming this Friday on the @wunc.org Politics Podcast...a conversation with the only Democrat (so far) in the 2026 U.S. Senate race #ncpol

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"Most local governments still haven't seen a nickel."

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More Than 180 Academic Leaders Condemn Trump ‘Overreach’... including presidents at Duke, Warren Wilson, Davidson, Carolina Christian College... and not a single UNC system chancellor. #ncpol www.nytimes.com/2025/04/22/u...

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A major figure in North Carolina and UNC's medical community is preparing for a new chapter. The UNC Health system announced Tuesday its chief executive officer and the UNC School of Medicine's dean Dr. Wesley Burks will step down on Sept. 1.

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For nearly 20 years, North Carolina's Innocence Inquiry Commission has investigated claims of wrongful convictions. It's the only commission of its kind in the country. The NC Senate's budget proposal, which passed its final vote today, would eliminate the commission. www.wunc.org/politics/202...

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"Right now, the ratepayers are responsible for the costs that are incurred by that public utility authority in order to remove the PFAS contamination that was put in there by the polluter," said Rep. Ted Davis. www.wunc.org/politics/202...

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Planners have come up with four options to relieve congestion on Capital Boulevard between Interstate 540 and Wake Forest. Drivers would have to pay tolls on all of them. www.wunc.org/term/news/20...

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The #ncga House voted to add an official state TV show to North Carolina's long list of state symbols. Lawmakers chose "The Andy Griffith Show" for the honor. www.wunc.org/politics/202... #ncpol

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Today's @ncinsider.bsky.social quote of the day really takes a turn at the end... #ncpol #ncga

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A 2008 bill omits solar farms from paying for 80% of the property tax on the value of their equipment. County governments and some House Republicans want them to pay their full bill. www.wunc.org/politics/202...

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The federal judge overseeing the consolidated Griffin challenges has issued an order declining to pause the curing and ballot removal process. Because he ordered the race not be certified, the curing process can not result in disenfranchisement, he writes. #nccourts #ncpol

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State lawmakers could crack down on retailers who charge a fee for using credit cards instead of cash: www.wunc.org/politics/202... #ncpol #ncga

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Republican #ncga legislators want to set up committee reviews of school library books to root out what they describe as “gross filth.” But the committees could potentially go beyond banning sexual content under the bill: www.wunc.org/politics/202... #ncpol

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If you're curious about how proposed federal funding cuts would affect us @wunc.org -- and how to make sure we're still here regardless -- this is a good explainer: www.wunc.org/2025-04-15/c...

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How a loss of CPB funding will impact WUNC specifically & what you can do about it: www.wunc.org/2025-04-15/c...

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We read the #ncga Senate budget bill so you don't have to... What's being cut, and who's getting a raise: www.wunc.org/politics/202... Funding for Helene: www.wunc.org/2025-04-14/n... Funding for new Children's Hospital: www.wunc.org/2025-04-14/n... #ncpol

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