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State & National
| Trump’s convention demand comes amid Charlotte virus surge |
| Wednesday, May 27, 2020 |
| CHARLOTTE — President Donald Trump’s demand for a full-capacity Republican convention in August is putting pressure on North Carolina health officials — and local Republicans — as coronavirus cases surge in the host county and statewide. Democratic Gov. Roy Cooper’s administration has refused to give in, though, responding |
| NC Senate Republicans unveil must-haves in downturn |
| Thursday, May 21, 2020 |
| RALEIGH — North Carolina’s Senate Republicans unveiled spending priorities on Tuesday for the coming fiscal year, labeling what they consider their must-haves despite plummeting revenues due to the COVID-19 economic downturn. The chamber’s three leading budget-writers filed nearly 20 bills, with an emphasis on ensuring teachers and |
| President Obama headlines virtual HBCU commencement celebration |
| Tuesday, May 19, 2020 |
| Former President Barack Obama delivered a rousing commencement speech on Saturday to graduates of the nation’s historically black colleges and universities, urging them to “have a vision that isn’t clouded by cynicism or fear.” Obama’s comments sparked national headlines and widespread attention. His remarks came amid the |
| The fight for the 2020 vote |
| Wednesday, May 13, 2020 |
| Since the onset of COVID-19, voter registration in the United States has decreased by a whopping 90 percent. Additionally, more than 18 million voters have been purged off the rolls since 2016, and, with the all-important 2020 General Election on the horizon, activists, and others, are working to ensure the registration of millions. On May 4, the |
