Attorney General Josh Stein Urges Congress to Protect Assisted Reproductive Health Care Access
Attorney General Josh Stein urged Congress to pass the Access to Family Building Act and guarantee women’s right to access assisted reproductive health care, including in-vitro fertilization (IVF) nationwide. Following a recent Alabama Supreme Court decision that jeopardized essential reproductive health services, Attorney General Stein and a coalition of 21 attorneys general are arguing for stronger federal protections for assisted reproductive health care."IVF, like every other reproductive health care decision, is deeply personal and should be made by women, their...
Attorney General Josh Stein Praises Gov. Cooper's Budget Proposal
Attorney General Josh Stein has commended Governor Roy Cooper's budget proposal for the fiscal year 2024-2025, emphasizing the importance of enhancing public safety measures and investing in various critical areas in North Carolina. Stein expressed his gratitude towards the inclusion of funding for a Fentanyl Control Unit in the budget, highlighting its significance in combating the distribution of dangerous drugs."We need to do more to keep our towns and cities safe," stated Attorney General Josh Stein. "Our ability to prosecute more of these cases will save lives."...
Gov. Cooper Presents Budget Focused on Public Education and Economic Growth
Governor Roy Cooper of North Carolina has unveiled his proposed budget for the fiscal year 2024-2025, titled "Securing North Carolina’s Future." The budget emphasizes investments in key areas such as public education, child care, and workforce development while eschewing taxpayer-funded private school vouchers.In a statement, Governor Cooper highlighted the importance of the budget in addressing critical needs within the state, stating, “This budget is an opportunity to build on our state’s momentum and make up ground in areas like public education, quality child care and...
- North Carolina Governor Honors NASA Astronaut Christina Koch and Emphasizes Strong Public Schools
- Attorney General Josh Stein Defends Vehicle Emission Standards
- North Carolina Celebrates Strong STEM Education Programs with NASA Astronaut and State Officials
- Governor Cooper Announces 157 New Jobs as Innovative Construction Group Selects Chatham County
- Governor Cooper Announces $156 million EPA Award to Strengthen Solar Energy Use in Communities Across North Carolina
Governor Cooper Celebrates Earth Day on Blue Ridge Parkway
Governor Roy Cooper and North Carolina Department of Natural and Cultural Resources (NCDNCR) Secretary Reid Wilson marked Earth Day by visiting the Blue Ridge Parkway in Buncombe County. They were accompanied by the National Park Service and state conservation leaders.“The Blue Ridge Parkway is one of our state’s most prominent places to experience our natural beauty, and an excellent place to celebrate Earth Day,” Governor Cooper expressed during the visit. “We are more committed than ever to leave North Carolina better than we found it and to preserve and protect the...
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Spring 2023 Impact Partner Grant Request for Proposals is now live!
Calling all impact-oriented companies, social enterprises, non-profits, universities, and innovators that seek to strengthen Raleigh’s thriving innovation ecosystem – the Spring 2023 Impact Partner Grants Request for Proposals is live!
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Take a Class at Pullen Arts Center
Check out some of the upcoming classes at Pullen Arts Center, and use the links below to register online!
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Watch New CityLife: 2023 Pavement Program
The condition of our streets consistently ranks among the top three concerns for Durham residents when it comes to City-provided services.
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Annual Satisfaction Survey Shows Residents Give High Marks for Living and Working in Durham
Residents Rank Police Protection, Maintenance of City Streets, and Affordable Housing as Top Three Major Services to Receive Most Emphasis Over the Next Two Years
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Packaging Manufacturer to Build New Facility in Archdale with $32 Million Investment
Axium Packaging, a manufacturer of packaging and containers, will create 118 jobs in Randolph County over the next three years, Governor Roy Cooper announced today.
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City of Durham Job Fair Event, March 20
The City of Durham is hosting a job fair on Monday, March 20 from 1 - 6 p.m. at the Durham Convention Center.
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N.C. Department of Commerce and the Danish Energy Agency Sign Agreement to Cooperate on the Responsible Development of Offshore Wind Energy
Today, North Carolina entered an international agreement to access new resources and expertise from the nation that built the world’s first offshore wind farm, advancing North Carolina’s development of a clean energy economy.
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Longtime Elections Director Set to Retire in May
For nearly two decades, Gary Sims has overseen record-breaking elections in the most-populous, fastest-growing county in the heart of a crucial political battleground state, including staging one amid a global pandemic.
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City Seeks Input on the FY2023-24 Draft Annual Action Plan
Each year, the City receives federal funds from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD).
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February 2023’s Median Price of Wake County Real Estate decreases by $16,500 to $435,500
Raleigh, NC – Wake County’s very high-value segment (real estate sales transactions worth $30 million and above) had two transactions in the month of February.