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According to the data, North Carolina lost out on 97 canceled shipments of requested food aid. ncnewsline.com/2025/10/14/t... Story by @propublica.org #ncpol

Trump Canceled 94 Million Pounds of Food Aid. Here’s What Never Arrived. • NC Newsline

ProPublica obtained records from the Department of Agriculture that detail the millions of pounds of food, down to the number of eggs, that never reached food banks because of the administration’s cut...

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ICYMI: Republican lawmakers in North Carolina plan to pass a new congressional map next week to help the GOP maintain its control over Congress in the 2026 midterm elections. ncnewsline.com/2025/10/13/n... #ncpol

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 · 18h

North Carolina state and local leaders gathered Monday at Oak Grove Elementary School in Raleigh to call on the General Assembly to fund the state’s Farm to School program, warning that federal cuts could threaten student nutrition and local farmers. ncnewsline.com/2025/10/13/f... #nc #ncpol

Federal cuts threaten NC school lunches, local farmers, advocates say • NC Newsline

Advocates are urging NC lawmakers to cover federal funding cuts that could threaten student nutrition and local farmers.

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NC Newsline @ncnewsline.com · 20h

North Carolina Gov. Josh Stein announced Monday that the state’s medical debt relief initiative has eliminated roughly $6.5 billion in medical debt for 2.5 million North Carolinians. ncnewsline.com/2025/10/13/n... Story by @kingdollar.bsky.social #nc #ncpol #debt

NC’s medical debt relief program has wiped out $6.5B owed, exceeding expectations • NC Newsline

North Carolina Gov. Josh Stein announced Monday that the state’s medical debt relief initiative has eliminated $6.5 billion in medical debt.

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NC Newsline @ncnewsline.com · 20h

Stein urges end to federal shutdown to speed up Helene recovery ncnewsline.com/2025/10/13/s... By @christinezhu.bsky.social #ncpol #wnc

Stein urges end to federal shutdown to speed up Helene recovery • NC Newsline

More than a year after Hurricane Helene wreaked havoc on western North Carolina, Stein said there’s still plenty to be done, and more funding needed to make it happen.

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NC Newsline @ncnewsline.com · 21h

The redistricting fight has come to North Carolina after new Republican-leaning maps in Texas and Missouri and a Democratic-led referendum push in California. ncnewsline.com/2025/10/13/n... @kingdollar.bsky.social #ncpol #nc

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 · 22h

ICYMI: Common Cause of North Carolina’s Bob Phillips on the threat of mid-decade redistricting ncnewsline.com/2025/10/13/c... (podcast) #ncpol

Common Cause of North Carolina's Bob Phillips on the threat of mid-decade redistricting • NC Newsline

The gerrymandering virus is continuing its toxic spread throughout American politics, and we’ll learn how, why and what’s likely to be next in a special two-part conversation with Common Cause of Nort...

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NC Newsline @ncnewsline.com · 1d

A Short-Lived Win in a Never-Ending Fight Over Forever Chemicals ncnewsline.com/2025/10/13/a... #ncpol #PFAS @lisasorg.bsky.social @insideclimatenews.org

A Short-Lived Win in a Never-Ending Fight Over Forever Chemicals • NC Newsline

For seven years N.C. activists overcame political and scientific hurdles to convince the EPA to enact PFAS regulations in drinking water. Now they’re confronting a Trump administration intent on quash...

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NC Newsline @ncnewsline.com · 1d

Many states already struggled to balance their own budgets this year. And some fear going without federal reimbursement for shutdown costs could force states to make painful cuts to their own budget priorities. ncnewsline.com/2025/10/13/r... #ncpol #NC @stateline.org

‘This shutdown feels different.’ States might not get repaid when government reopens. • NC Newsline

States are continuing to operate federally funded programs during the shutdown. But they say they can only front those costs for so long — and some are worried about getting repaid.

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NC Newsline @ncnewsline.com · 1d

Hi, I’m glad to be here. I’m glad you are, too. Let’s talk politics. ncnewsline.com/2025/10/13/h... (commentary) #ncpol #nc

Hi, I'm glad to be here. I'm glad you are, too. Let's talk politics. • NC Newsline

After two weeks on the job as NC Newsline’s new editor, I thought it was about time I told you a bit about myself and what you can expect from me in this role.

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NC Newsline @ncnewsline.com · 3d

President Donald Trump threatened to add a 100% tariff rate on Chinese goods Friday, saying in a social media post he was responding to export controls from the world’s second-largest economy. ncnewsline.com/2025/10/11/r... #ncpol

Trump pledges additional 100% tariffs on China by Nov. 1 • NC Newsline

President Donald Trump threatened to add a 100% tariff on Chinese goods, saying he's responding to export controls from the world’s second-largest economy.

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Judge issues $1M bond for NC Rep. Brockman in first court appearance ncnewsline.com/2025/10/10/j... By @christinezhu.bsky.social #ncpol #nc

Judge issues $1M bond for NC Rep. Brockman in first court appearance • NC Newsline

Brockman was arrested Wednesday and charged with two counts of indecent liberties with a child and two counts of statutory rape of a 15-year-old victim.

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NC Newsline @ncnewsline.com · 3d

The Trump administration announced Friday it had begun mass layoffs of federal employees, a step not taken during previous government shutdowns and one that could significantly reshape the size and scope of the government. By @jennifershutt.bsky.social #ncpol #nc

‘Substantial’ layoffs of federal workers launched by Trump administration amid shutdown • NC Newsline

The Trump administration announced Friday it had begun mass layoffs of federal employees, a step that could significantly reshape the government.

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NC Newsline @ncnewsline.com · 4d

President Trump’s novel use of National Guard troops for law enforcement purposes has reopened a debate over states’ authority to control police powers, as dueling briefs from current and former state leaders filed in Illinois’ lawsuit against the president show. ncnewsline.com/2025/10/10/r... #nc

Former governors, state AGs weigh in on Trump’s deployment of National Guard troops • NC Newsline

In a case in which Oregon is challenging Trump’s order to deploy troops to Portland, Democratic governors or attorneys general in 23 states and the District of Columbia argued in support of the state’...

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NC Newsline @ncnewsline.com · 4d

The storm destroyed thousands of homes and tore up roads and railroad tracks alike. Recovery leaders in the region see a chance to rebuild to better suit its needs. ncnewsline.com/2025/10/10/a... @galenb.bsky.social #ncpol #WNC

Western NC leaders dream big on housing and transit post-Helene • NC Newsline

During a one-year anniversary summit, regional leaders made it clear they don’t want to merely return to the status quo after the storm.

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NC Newsline @ncnewsline.com · 4d

The federal government shutdown is forcing a reckoning for two remote health care programs because they automatically expired Oct. 1. ncnewsline.com/2025/10/10/r... #ncpol @stateline.org

Shutdown forces Medicare patients off popular telehealth and hospital-at-home programs • NC Newsline

The federal government shutdown is forcing a reckoning for two remote health care programs because they automatically expired Oct. 1.

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NC Newsline @ncnewsline.com · 4d

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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NC Newsline @ncnewsline.com · 4d

Rep. Cecil Brockman’s court appearance in Greensboro has been postponed after he was reportedly hospitalized, according to court documents. ncnewsline.com/2025/10/09/n... #ncpol

NC Rep. Brockman reportedly hospitalized as calls mount for his resignation • NC Newsline

Brockman was scheduled to appear in front of the Guilford County District Court at 2 p.m. on Thursday. Court documents say he was hospitalized and his appearance has been delayed until Friday.

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Gov. Josh Stein said he will soon have a “comprehensive mental health plan” to send to the legislature, following several recent violent deaths charged to people with mental illnesses. ncnewsline.com/briefs/nc-go... #ncpol

NC Gov. Stein says expanded mental health treatment is important to community safety • NC Newsline

NC Gov. Josh Stein says he's putting together a plan for more mental health treatment following violent deaths charged to people with mental illnesses.

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NC Newsline @ncnewsline.com · 4d

From algorithms to AI chatbots, child advocates push for greater protection for North Carolina youth ncnewsline.com/2025/10/09/f... #ncpol #AI #NC

From algorithms to AI chatbots, child advocates push for greater protection for NC youth • NC Newsline

Advocates call for more guardrails around the use of social media algorithms and AI chatbots to protect North Carolina youth.

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NC Newsline @ncnewsline.com · 4d

State lawmakers have discussed ending the state’s liquor monopoly for years, but the idea has never gained enough political traction to move forward. The debate is back before lawmakers. ncnewsline.com/briefs/nc-ho... #nc #ncpol

NC House lawmakers resurrect debate over privatizing North Carolina’s state-run liquor • NC Newsline

Lawmakers again weighed the system’s efficiency against the hundreds of millions of dollars it funnels to state and local governments.

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NC Newsline @ncnewsline.com · 5d

UPDATE: Gov. Stein calls for Rep. Brockman’s resignation after arrest, charges of sex crimes ncnewsline.com/briefs/nc-re... @christinezhu.bsky.social #ncpol

Stein calls for Rep. Brockman's resignation after arrest, charges of sex crimes • NC Newsline

Brockman, 41, was charged with two counts of indecent liberties with a child and two counts of statutory rape of someone between the ages of 13 and 15.

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NC Rep. Cecil Brockman arrested, faces charges of multiple sex crimes with minor ncnewsline.com/briefs/nc-re... via @christinezhu.bsky.social #ncpol

NC Rep. Cecil Brockman arrested, faces charges of multiple sex crimes with minor • NC Newsline

Brockman, 41, was charged with two counts of indecent liberties with a child and two counts of statutory rape of someone between the ages of 13 and 15.

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NC Newsline @ncnewsline.com · 5d

A majority of Americans disapprove of Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s job performance and the federal government’s evolving vaccine policy ncnewsline.com/2025/10/09/r...

Majorities disapprove of RFK Jr. performance, doubt autism-Tylenol claims, KFF poll finds • NC Newsline

A majority of Americans disapprove of Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s job performance and the federal government’s evolving vaccine policy, according to a poll released Thu...

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NC Newsline @ncnewsline.com · 5d

UNC Professor Dwayne Dixon, whose unpaid leave was lifted last week, denounced the actions of Chancellor Lee Roberts as harmful to free speech. By @kingdollar.bsky.social #ncpol #unc

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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