March 2023 Archives

Israel tensions ease as Netanyahu pauses judicial overhaul

March 30, 2023 The Associated Press

TEL AVIV, Israel — Israel’s political factions opposed to embattled Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu began setting up negotiating teams Tuesday after he paused a controversial judicial overhaul plan that had triggered unprecedented street protests and a […]

BOE: What does it mean to be a refugee?

March 30, 2023 Eh Taw Boe

What does it mean to be a refugee? That is a question I used to be embarrassed to answer. I came to America as a 5-year-old refugee, but now at 20 years old, I identify […]

House Bill blocking COVID vaccine requirements for K-12 students drops provision on masking

March 30, 2023 A.P. Dillon

RALEIGH — A House bill seeking to prohibit requiring COVID-19 vaccinations for K-12 students in North Carolina has dropped a key provision on masking in schools. House Bill 98, titled the “Medical Freedom Act,” was […]

Raleigh-based First Citizens strikes deal to buy troubled Silicon Valley Bank

March 30, 2023 The Associated Press

RALEIGH — Family-owned First Citizens Bank, based in Raleigh, is buying much of Silicon Valley Bank, the tech-focused financial institution whose failure this month set off a chain reaction that helped rattle faith in banks […]

Biden visits Wolfspeed in effort to boost economic policies

March 30, 2023 The Associated Press

DURHAM — President Joe Biden visited semiconductor manufacturer Wolfspeed to spotlight the impact legislation passed earlier in his administration is having on the U.S. economy and contrast his vision with that of Republicans as they square […]

Council of State will look much different in 2025

March 30, 2023 Matt Mercer

RALEIGH — With the entry of at least three statewide elected officials into the race for governor, a fifth seat on North Carolina’s Council of State will be open for both parties in the 2024 […]

Biden approval dips near lowest point: AP-NORC poll

March 30, 2023 Josh Boak, Associated Press

WASHINGTON, D.C. — Approval of President Joe Biden has dipped since a month ago, nearing the lowest point of his presidency as his administration tries to project a sense of stability while confronting a pair […]

K-12 scholarship programs consolidated under House bill

March 30, 2023 A.P. Dillon

RALEIGH — Two scholarship programs would be consolidated under a recently filed House bill. House Bill 420, titled “Expand & Consolidate K-12 Scholarships,” was filed on March 22 by Reps. Donnie Loftis (R-Gaston), David Willis (R-Union) and John Bradford […]

NC House unveils budget proposal including numerous policy items, school choice

March 29, 2023 A.P. Dillon

RALEIGH — House Speaker Tim Moore (R-Kings Mountain), joined by House budget chairs, unveiled the chamber’s $29.7 billion budget proposal at a press conference on March 29. The 2023 Appropriations Act contains a number of […]

Agreement signed to protect eastern NC land

March 29, 2023 North State Journal Staff

RALEIGH — State officials have signed an agreement with Weyerhaeuser that protects more than 1,600 acres of environmentally rich land across eastern North Carolina. The largest private landowner in North Carolina, Weyerhaeuser has agreed to voluntarily […]

Month: March 2023

Israel tensions ease as Netanyahu pauses judicial overhaul

BOE: What does it mean to be a refugee?

House Bill blocking COVID vaccine requirements for K-12 students drops provision on masking

Raleigh-based First Citizens strikes deal to buy troubled Silicon Valley Bank

Biden visits Wolfspeed in effort to boost economic policies

Council of State will look much different in 2025

Biden approval dips near lowest point: AP-NORC poll

K-12 scholarship programs consolidated under House bill

NC House unveils budget proposal including numerous policy items, school choice

Agreement signed to protect eastern NC land

Cunningham is the second Democrat to leave the party in the past two years
Mecklenburg Democrat switches to unaffiliated following primary ouster

Cunningham is the second Democrat to leave the party in the past two years