K-12 schools are expected to open for in-person instruction for K-12 students following the StongSchoolsNC health guidance released today by the North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services.
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Senate to try again to override veto of school-reopening bill
After coming up one vote short in its first effort to override Gov. Roy Cooper’s veto of a bill to reopen schools, the Senate is moving to try again.
Governor Cooper receives a COVID-19 vaccine
Today, Governor Roy Cooper received his first dose of a COVID-19 vaccine at WakeMed Raleigh Campus.
Republican effort to overturn veto on reopening schools falls short
The N.C. General Assembly on Monday, March 1, tried but failed — by one vote, 29-20 — to override the governor’s veto of a bill to reopen schools, even as students — parents, too — suffer, and opinion polls show residents want children back in the classroom.
Attorney General Josh Stein fights to protect students from bullying
Attorney General Josh Stein filed a friend-of-the-court brief urging the U.S. Supreme Court to preserve schools’ ability to address cyberbullying and other forms of off-campus bullying that substantially affect students’ education.
Lawmakers push bills to free counties from COVID restrictions
Called the “Students, Parents, Community Rights Act,” these bills would allow 50% capacity at outdoor sporting events. Until this week, these events were capped at 100 attendees per Cooper’s executive orders. His most recent order raised that to 30% capacity.
Cooper issues Executive Order to connect unemployed with jobs
Governor Roy Cooper today issued an Executive Order that the Department of Commerce will increase efforts to help North Carolinians who file for unemployment benefits return to work.
NC to receive authorized Johnson & Johnson’s one-shot COVID-19 vaccine Wednesday
North Carolina has another tested, safe and effective COVID-19 vaccine to protect against virus-related hospitalization and death. The federal government authorized the distribution of Johnson & Johnson’s (Janssen) one-shot vaccine and more than 80,000 doses are expected to arrive in the state this week, beginning on Wednesday.
Mental health advocates support return of full-time classroom instruction
Mental health experts who are also parents with students in Wake County Public Schools are sounding an alarm over a rising mental health crisis due to a lack of full-time classroom instruction.
Federally Supported Community Vaccination Center to Open in North Carolina
RALEIGH: Governor Roy Cooper today announced the establishment of a COVID-19 vaccination center in North Carolina, in partnership with the federal government.
Governor’s Office Announces Personnel Changes
RALEIGH: Governor Roy Cooper announced several recent senior personnel changes within the Governor’s Office.
State Highway Patrol Commander Announces Retirement
The North Carolina Department of Public Safety today announced the retirement of Colonel Glenn M. McNeill, Jr. State Highway Patrol commander. Colonel McNeill has served as the 27th commander since his appointment by Governor Roy Cooper on Feb. 2, 2017.
Cooper makes move to re-open bars, says more government money is needed
Private bars will open at limited capacity under a new executive decree from the governor, although at the same time he called for more direct government aid to prop up failing businesses.
USDA Invests $144 thousand in distance learning and telemedicine
The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) today announced it is investing $144 thousand to rural residents gain access to education and health care in rural North Carolina.
Governor Cooper signs ABC permits bill into law
"The pandemic has hit bar owners hard, and this bill offers needed relief from the burden of fees as they work to keep their businesses afloat and create more jobs."
Groups see opportunity to persuade conservatives to back carbon tax
A former South Carolina congressman says it’s possible to get N.C. conservatives to back a carbon tax and other progressive climate change policies if the left uses an economic argument to do so.
State House Speaker Tim Moore (R-Cleveland) responded Wednesday to Governor Cooper modifying certain restrictions on businesses and gatherings in North Carolina. "North Carolina has lagged behind most of our neighboring states when it comes to reopening. I am glad the Governor has taken this step and the General Assembly will continue to advocate for safely reopening schools and the economy."
Governor Cooper announces easing of COVID-19 restrictions as North Carolina trends stabilize
As North Carolina’s numbers continue to show improvement and vaccine distribution increases, Governor Roy Cooper announced today that the state will carefully ease some of its COVID-19 restrictions. Executive Order No. 195 will take effect February 26th at 5 pm and will expire March 26th at 5 pm.
State Board of Elections recommends delaying 2021 elections, 2022 primary
With new U.S. Census data not expected until September, the State Board of Elections is recommending moving all of this year’s municipal elections to 2022.
NC communities awarded $282 million for water and sewer improvement projects
Governor Roy Cooper announced this week $282 million in loans and grants to help pay for 94 drinking water and wastewater projects statewide.