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Brandon Kingdollar @kingdollar.bsky.social · 1d

The redistricting wars hit the Tar Heel state: North Carolina Republican leaders say they have agreed to bring a new congressional map to the floor and expect to consider the bill next week.

North Carolina Republicans plan to redraw state’s congressional districts • NC Newsline

Republican lawmakers in North Carolina plan to pass a new congressional map next week to help maintain a GOP majority in Congress in 2026.

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NC Newsline @ncnewsline.com · 5d

Sen. Thom Tillis (R-N.C.) urged United States Attorney General Pam Bondi this week to investigate the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians over cannabis sales that he alleged target young people and involve illegal transportation of a controlled substance. Story by @kingdollar.bsky.social #ncpol #EBCI

Sen. Thom Tillis calls for DOJ to investigate Cherokee cannabis industry • NC Newsline

Sen. Thom Tillis urged United States Attorney General Pam Bondi to investigate the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians over its cannabis industry

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Brandon Kingdollar @kingdollar.bsky.social · 5d

Sen. Thom Tillis called for the DOJ to investigate the cannabis company operated by the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians, alleging predatory marketing and potentially illegal transportation on nontribal land.

Sen. Thom Tillis calls for DOJ to investigate Cherokee cannabis industry • NC Newsline

Sen. Thom Tillis urged United States Attorney General Pam Bondi to investigate the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians over its cannabis industry

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Brandon Kingdollar @kingdollar.bsky.social · 6d

After his suspension over ties to an anti-fascist group was lifted, UNC Chapel Hill professor Dwayne Dixon returned to teach his students Wednesday. “I’m just going to be overjoyed to see them.”

UNC professor suspended for anti-fascist activism returns to class • NC Newsline

UNC Chapel Hill professor Dwayne Dixon returned to campus to teach his first class after his suspension for ties to an anti-fascist group.

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NC Newsline @ncnewsline.com · 8d

A former Wake Forest University athletic trainer is suing Rep. Pat Harrigan (R-N.C.) for more than $75,000 over his claims that she was fired for comments about the death of Charlie Kirk. ncnewsline.com/briefs/forme... Story by @kingdollar.bsky.social #ncpol

Former Wake Forest trainer sues NC congressman for libel over Charlie Kirk posts • NC Newsline

A former Wake Forest University trainer is suing Rep. Pat Harrigan for more than $75,000 after he said she was fired for comments about Charlie Kirk.

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Brandon Kingdollar @kingdollar.bsky.social · 8d

A former Wake Forest athletic trainer is suing Rep. Pat Harrigan for libel after he posted that she was fired over comments on Charlie Kirk’s death.

Former Wake Forest trainer sues NC congressman for libel over Charlie Kirk posts • NC Newsline

A former Wake Forest University trainer is suing Rep. Pat Harrigan for more than $75,000 after he said she was fired for comments about Charlie Kirk.

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Brandon Kingdollar @kingdollar.bsky.social · 11d

UNC professor Dwayne Dixon was reinstated Friday after his suspension over alleged ties to an anti-fascist, anti-racist group.
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UNC professor Dwayne Dixon reinstated after suspension over anti-fascist ties • NC Newsline

UNC Chapel Hill professor Dwayne Dixon was reinstated Oct. 3, ending his suspension over alleged ties to an anti-fascist group last month.

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NC Newsline @ncnewsline.com · 12d

A survey of North Carolina voters released Thursday found that 84% of all voters, including strong majorities in both parties, say redrawing voting maps for partisan advantage is “never acceptable” and districts should be drawn neutrally. Story by @kingdollar.bsky.social #ncpol

As redistricting fight looms, North Carolina poll shows voters of all parties oppose gerrymandering • NC Newsline

A poll found 84% of North Carolina voters say redrawing maps for partisan advantage is “never acceptable” and they should be drawn neutrally.

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Brandon Kingdollar @kingdollar.bsky.social · 12d

More than 80% of North Carolina voters oppose partisan gerrymandering, including a clear majority of Democrats and Republicans, as the state becomes the latest target in the nationwide redistricting battles. #ncpol #ncga

As redistricting fight looms, North Carolina poll shows voters of all parties oppose gerrymandering • NC Newsline

A poll found 84% of North Carolina voters say redrawing maps for partisan advantage is “never acceptable” and they should be drawn neutrally.

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NC Newsline @ncnewsline.com · 13d

A federal lawsuit brought by voters Wednesday accuses the North Carolina legislature of forcing unconstitutional voting maps on Watauga County to help more Republican candidates win local elections. Story by @kingdollar.bsky.social #ncpol #Boone

Watauga voters sue over county maps, alleging illegal gerrymandering • NC Newsline

A federal lawsuit accuses the legislature of forcing unconstitutional voting maps on Watauga County to help local Republican candidates win.

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Brandon Kingdollar @kingdollar.bsky.social · 13d

A group of Watauga County voters is suing over voting maps enacted by the General Assembly for local races, arguing they represent an illegal gerrymander.

The county commission currently has five Republican members — it previously had a 3-2 Democratic majority.

Watauga voters sue over county maps, alleging illegal gerrymandering • NC Newsline

A federal lawsuit accuses the legislature of forcing unconstitutional voting maps on Watauga County to help local Republican candidates win.

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NC Newsline @ncnewsline.com · 14d

Members of the N.C. State Board of Elections argued Tuesday over state Auditor Dave Boliek’s hiring of a former GOP state director to work with local elections officials. ncnewsline.com/briefs/argum... Story by @lbonner.bsky.social #ncpol

Argument erupts on the NC elections board over the new role handed a former GOP operative • NC Newsline

Democrats on the NC Board of Elections criticize the hiring of GOP operative Dallas Woodhouse as a state elections advisor.

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NC Newsline @ncnewsline.com · 13d

The 2025 Back to School Report found that 41% of parents said their financial situation is worse than a year ago, while nearly 70% said inflation has made it harder to buy the groceries they need. ncnewsline.com/briefs/food-... #ncpol

Food costs force more families to rely on school meals, report finds • NC Newsline

A new No Kid Hungry report shows how rising food prices are straining NC families, with school meals serving as a vital lifeline this fall.

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Brandon Kingdollar @kingdollar.bsky.social · 14d

Speaking to reporters after the Council of State today, Gov. Stein called a redistricting push in NC “ridiculous.”

“We cannot get into this maximalist political power worldview because it will destroy this country,” he said.

Gov. Stein sounds off on ‘ridiculous’ mid-decade redistricting push • NC Newsline

Gov. Josh Stein condemned efforts to redraw North Carolina’s congressional map after comments by state Republican leadership.

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NC Newsline @ncnewsline.com · 18d

Former North Carolina Republican Party executive director Dallas Woodhouse will oversee county boards of elections in a new role with the State Auditor’s Office. Auditor Dave Boliek says Woodhouse will "serve as my eyes and ears on the ground." @kingdollar.bsky.social #ncpol #nc

Former GOP official Dallas Woodhouse to oversee NC county election boards • NC Newsline

Former North Carolina Republican Party executive director Dallas Woodhouse will oversee county boards of elections under Auditor Dave Boliek.

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Brandon Kingdollar @kingdollar.bsky.social · 19d

In an interview with NC Newsline, new NC AFL-CIO president Braxton Winston II, a longtime Democratic activist in Charlotte, signaled a willingness to work with the state GOP to create jobs and improve workforce development in North Carolina.

New NC AFL-CIO president Braxton Winston II sees opportunities to work with state GOP • NC Newsline

Former Charlotte City Council member Braxton Winston II was elected to lead the North Carolina AFL-CIO on Sept. 12

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Brandon Kingdollar @kingdollar.bsky.social · 26d

Senators vetted four Trump district judge nominees for North Carolina on Wednesday as the president seeks to replicate his substantial impact on the federal bench during his previous term.

Senators vet four North Carolina federal judge nominees • NC Newsline

The Senate Judiciary Committee heard from four nominees for North Carolina’s federal courts on Wednesday as it considers advancing them.

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Galen Bacharier @galenb.bsky.social · 27d

U.S. Rep. Greg Murphy (R-NC): “[What] I hear constantly now is the cry of the federal government is not paying enough ... it’s time actually for states to stop screaming for the federal government to pay, and now states take a little bit more burden."

NC Newsline @ncnewsline.com · 28d

Nearly a year after Hurricane Helene devastated western North Carolina, former state Elections Director Karen Brinson Bell stressed the importance of advanced preparation for disasters in Congressional testimony Tuesday. ncnewsline.com/briefs/nearl... By @lbonner.bsky.social #ncpol #Helene

Nearly a year after Helene, former NC elections director testifies about preparing for disaster • NC Newsline

Former NC elections director Karen Brinson Bell said officials are worried about cuts to federal agencies supporting elections.

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NC Newsline @ncnewsline.com · 27d

Veterans, nurses, and union activists called on Sen. Ted Budd (R-N.C.) to back the rights of federal workers and help restore collective bargaining agreements with the Department of Veterans Affairs ncnewsline.com/2025/09/17/l... By @kingdollar.bsky.social #ncpol

Labor activists demand Sen. Budd back VA workers in Wilmington protest • NC Newsline

Veterans, nurses, and union activists called on Sen. Ted Budd to back federal workers’ rights and to help restore collective bargaining.

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NC Newsline @ncnewsline.com · 29d

As it targets diversity and equity, the Trump administration has ended funding for projects that encourage a diverse STEM workforce, research by early-career scientists, and research about health disparities, HIV, mental health, and nutrition. By @lbonner.bsky.social and @kingdollar.bsky.social #NC

NC's next generation of scientists fear careers are going 'up in smoke' as NIH grants end • NC Newsline

Loss of NIH grants over DEI shuts down science education programs in NC and ends support for research into HIV and health disparities.

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NC Newsline @ncnewsline.com · Sep 11

In remarks to the North Carolina AFL-CIO’s annual convention, Gov. Josh Stein pushed for more affordable housing, investments in education, and greater access to child care as part of a broader effort to lower the cost of living for workers. Story by @kingdollar.bsky.social #ncpol

Gov. Josh Stein calls to invest in workers at state AFL-CIO convention • NC Newsline

In remarks to the North Carolina AFL-CIO convention, Gov. Josh Stein pushed for affordable housing, education, and access to child care.

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Brandon Kingdollar @kingdollar.bsky.social · Sep 12

Closing out the North Carolina AFL-CIO on Friday, Justice Allison Riggs vowed that she would fight on for workers’ rights.

“I am committed to a North Carolina where workers are protected, freedoms are exercised, and families can thrive.”

Justice Allison Riggs vows ‘I will not back down’ on labor rights • NC Newsline

Closing the North Carolina AFL-CIO convention on Friday, state Supreme Court Justice Allison Riggs pledged to fight for labor rights.

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Brandon Kingdollar @kingdollar.bsky.social · Sep 12

Across panels and speeches on the second day of the North Carolina AFL-CIO convention on Thursday, labor activists called to fight back against the Trump administration’s federal layoffs and funding cuts.

Labor activists decry federal layoffs at NC AFL-CIO convention • NC Newsline

Labor activists called to fight back against the Trump administration’s federal layoffs and funding cuts on Thursday.

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Fitzsimon @fitzsimon.bsky.social · Sep 11

Southern University, other HBCUs order campus lockdowns lailluminator.com/2025/09/11/s...

Southern University, other HBCUs order campus lockdowns • Louisiana Illuminator

Persons on campus have been advised to shelter in place until further notice.

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Brandon Kingdollar @kingdollar.bsky.social · Sep 11

Gov. Josh Stein pushed for a set of policies that “supports working families struggling with the rising cost of living” at the North Carolina AFL-CIO’s annual convention Wednesday, pushing the legislature to fund education and child care.

Gov. Josh Stein calls to invest in workers at state AFL-CIO convention • NC Newsline

In remarks to the North Carolina AFL-CIO convention, Gov. Josh Stein pushed for affordable housing, education, and access to child care.

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