North Carolina bill to curb mask-wearing in protests could make it illegal for medical reasons, too
People wearing a mask during protests could face extra penalties if arrested, under proposed legislation critics say could make it illegal to wear a mask in public to protect against COVID-19 or for other health reasons.
“The world is different now. We can’t go back to when pandemics didn’t happen.” - Sen. Natasha Marcus (D)
https://apnews.com/article/north-carolina-covid-masks-gaza-protest-b0c6ea89a5d08a8d2f2b21e793e8a6d7?utm_source=copy&utm_medium=share #COVID #Palestine #ncpol #politics #ncnews
Republican lawmakers in North Carolina have proposed a bill that would enhance penalties for people wearing a mask during a crime or intentionally blocking traffic during protests. The bill passed its first committee on Tuesday. Critics say the law would make it illegal to wear a mask in public as a way to protect against COVID-19 or for other health reasons. Republican Sen. Buck Newton brushed off concerns that the law was overly broad. He said he expects authorities to use common sense. During public comment, several people said the “anti-protest bill” aimed to curb free speech.
Study: North Carolina public schools are growing more segregated
N.C. State University researchers report that N.C. public schools are becoming more segregated by race, even as the overall student population becomes more racially diverse.
The report also makes several policy recommendations for school districts and the state.
https://www.wunc.org/education/2024-05-13/study-north-carolina-public-schools-segregated-race #ncnews #ncpol #education #schools #racism
North Carolina public schools are becoming more segregated by race, even as the overall student population is becoming more racially diverse. This trend comes as students of color now make up the majority of public school students.
NC legislature to keep itself exempt from public records laws, top Senators indicate
A new state law will allow North Carolina state legislators to sell their emails and texts, then destroy any evidence, said Democratic Sen. Graig Meyer. He unsuccessfully pushed for its repeal.
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Charlotte police chief addresses possibility of second shooter during deadly standoff: 'We're not ruling that out'
Eight officers were shot when a U.S. Marshals Fugitive Task Force was serving a warrant. Four law enforcement officials, including a CMPD officer, were killed during Monday's shootout.
https://www.wcnc.com/article/news/crime/charlotte-deadly-standoff-police-shooting-johnny-jennings-second-shooter-investigation/275-22b21bdc-0837-4910-bb33-7bab18eba4bd #CMPD #NorthCarolina #ncnews #Guns #police #crime #news
These people make laws for North Carolina ...
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Anonymous post describes ‘unruly’ NC lawmakers at Kentucky distillery. Here’s what we know.
The Reddit user wrote: “Despite being extremely rude, disruptive, not tipping the bartenders and tour guides, and even VOMITING in our bathroom sinks, not a single apology was offered.”
https://www.charlotteobserver.com/news/politics-government/article288109635.html
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Three officers killed, five more injured trying to arrest fugitive in Charlotte
(Updated 6:04 p.m.)
Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police said the shooting scene remained an "active scene," with gunfire continuing past 2 p.m.
https://www.wfae.org/crime-justice/2024-04-29/breaking-news-multiple-victims-officers-shot-in-east-charlotte #ncnews #guns #news #shootings #crime #CMPD
Justice for sexual assault victims: NC ends untested rape kit backlog
Attorney General Josh Stein announced this month that North Carolina has ended the backlog of untested older sexual assault kits.
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The North Carolina GOP is running at least three batshit-crazy hatemongers in statewide races -- governor, AG and schools superintendent.
As scary as that is, it's a silver lining if it helps Biden beat Trump.
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Outgoing governor Roy Cooper (D) says Joe Biden can win N.C.
N.C. "was President Biden’s closest loss in 2020." It's “the third-fastest growing state. ... A lot of college educated-people are moving" to N.C.
https://thehill.com/homenews/campaign/4602645-north-carolina-governor-biden-can-win/ #politics #ncpol #Republicans #GQP #ncnews
North Carolina Gov. Roy Cooper (D) said Wednesday he thinks President Biden can win his state in this year’s upcoming presidential election. “I believe President Biden can win North Carolina,” Cooper said at Semafor’s World Economy Summit. “And the campaign obviously believes that because they are investing. And they are there.” Biden’s campaign has set…
TODAY: First lady Jill Biden to visit two NC community colleges to highlight career-connected learning programs.
Dr. Biden to visit:
- Pitt CC in Winterville (near Greenville)
- Guilford Technical CC in Greensboro
Joe Biden's team is expected to campaign heavily in North Carolina, a key swing state, in 2024.
https://www.witn.com/2024/04/15/first-lady-visit-pitt-county-part-day-long-trip-north-carolina/
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