“Upon entering, visitors will encounter four captivating displays, immersing them in the legacy of Dr Martin Luther King Jr through his powerful oration of his speeches. The event will showcase a variety of materials that highlight the significance of the Civil Rights Movement.”

Huntersville Parks and Rec will celebrate the life of Dr Martin Luther King Jr on 1/20/25 from 3p-5p.

www.huntersville.org/CivicAlerts.... here’s the link for more information!

If you’re in the #huntersvillenc area join us January 20! #ncpol

Congress flirts with a holiday shutdown as GOP objects to bipartisan spending bill Congressional leaders released a stop-gap spending bill to fund the government until March 14 but Republicans, including President-elect Trump, are objecting to additional spending in the bill.

Federal funding for Helene recovery, already overdue, could wait longer due to the standoff
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North Carolina Gov. Roy Cooper, standing behind a podium flanked by American flags, leads a round of applause for First Lady Kristin Cooper (standing to the left in the audience) during his farewell address at Nash Community College in Rocky Mount.

North Carolina Gov. Roy Cooper leads a round of applause for First Lady Kristin Cooper during his farewell address at Nash Community College in Rocky Mount on Dec. 18, 2024. #ncpol

Republican Griffin asks NC Supreme Court to intervene in his challenge of 60,000 ballots Griffin, who trails Democrat Allison Riggs by 734 votes following two recounts, is asking the North Carolina Supreme Court to stop certification of the election.

Republican Jefferson Griffin has asked the NC Supreme Court to intervene in his challenge of over 60,000 ballots and stay certification of the election.

Griffin trails Democrat Allison Riggs by 734 votes following two recounts. #ncpol
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NC House speaker admits what GOP power-grabbing bill is really about | Opinion Hours before North Carolina Republicans overrode the governor’s veto of a bill that would strip power from incoming Democratic officials and reshape election administration, House Speaker Tim Moore finally admitted what the bill was really about.

Saying the quiet part out loud: Overriding the veto of SB382 was "critical to making sure North Carolina continues to be able to do what it can to deliver victories for Republicans up and down the ticket" - N.C. House Speaker Tim Moore, speaking to Steve Bannon
#NCPOL #NC

Federal funding delays could cost North Carolina $9-plus billion in disaster relief • NC Newsline North Carolina stands to lose more than $9 billion in disaster relief if Congress fails to pass a spending bill before the end of the week

Federal funding delays could cost North Carolina $9-plus billion in disaster relief ncnewsline.com/briefs/feder... @christinezhu.bsky.social #ncpol #wnc

Transmission wire manufacturer plans $194M plant, 333 jobs in Chatham County A unit of Houston-based MetOx International plans to add the employees by the end of 2029, state economic development officials said Tuesday. Commerce officials approved an incentives package worth up...

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Thanks to @carolinaforward.bsky.social for sharing. Would be nice if the company was in NC.
What are your thoughts?

Wake County lists how it's acting on NC DRIVE task force. This includes selecting diverse group for Future Teachers program, offering teaching contracts to people from underrepresented groups & increasing support for teachers of color. #wcpss #nced simbli.eboardsolutions.com/Meetings/Att...

Huntersville is streaming the board meeting on YouTube - and also here’s some important dates for you #huntersvillenc

North Carolina’s per pupil spending is $11,700/yr.

That’s a whopping 30% below the national average. #ncpol

Fewer Americans are moving today than ever before. The "mover rate" (people who move residences as a proportion of the overall population) today is less than half what it was just 20 years ago. The biggest reason is rising housing costs.

#ncpol #northcarolina

Here’s some #ncpol news - ICYMI!

The North Carolina GOP’s Latest Ploy to Steal a State Supreme Court Seat After almost two weeks of vote counting, Democratic Justice Allison Riggs won her election to the North Carolina Supreme Court by just 734 votes.

This is a really good summary from @billycorriher.bsky.social of the state of things in North Carolina's Supreme Court race. Despite Justice Allison Riggs' clear victory and multiple recounts, her Republican opponent still refuses to concede - and is plotting next moves.
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NC’s next governor: What to know about Josh Stein’s inauguration in January On Sunday, the Under the Dome politics newsletter focuses on the next governor, Josh Stein.

Today's North Carolina's next governor newsletter, with details of @joshsteinnc.bsky.social's inauguration:

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Tillis expresses indignation at the “partisanship” of Judge Wynne *while a losing Republican candidate for state supreme court is challenging the votes of 60k people, disproportionately of color.*

GOP Grabs Control of North Carolina Election Boards, Rushing to Negate November Losses In their final weeks before they lose the ability to pass laws, Republican lawmakers gutted the powers of incoming Democratic officials and upended who runs elections.

GOP lost the races for governor, LG, AG in North Carolina. so their new law:

—strips governor of the authority to appoint election boards
—strips governor of authority over Highway Authority
—strips lieutenant governor of energy role
—strips AG of their ability to oppose legislature
... and more!!!

GOP Grabs Control of North Carolina Election Boards, Rushing to Erase November Losses In their final weeks before they lose the ability to pass laws, Republican lawmakers gutted the powers of incoming Democratic officials and upended who runs elections.

NEW: North Carolina's GOP rushed through a lame-duck bill that guts the powers of incoming Democratic officials. The bill is a pot-pourri of major changes.

a BIG one: GOP just seized control of all of North Carolina's state and county election boards.

We break down what in the world happened:

NC Board of Elections rejects GOP Supreme Court candidate's efforts to throw out thousands of votes • NC Newsline The NC State Board of Elections voted to reject Republican Appeals Court Judge Jefferson Griffin's election protests.

The state Board of Elections on Wednesday rejected Republican Appeals Court Judge Jefferson Griffin’s efforts to toss out more than 60,000 ballots cast in last month’s election. ncnewsline.com/2024/12/12/n... via @lbonner.bsky.social #ncpol

NC amendment to require ID for mail voting passes legislature • NC Newsline Republican lawmakers have approved a proposed constitutional amendment that would require North Carolinians to have photo ID to vote by mail

While we discuss the challenge of 60,000 ballots let’s also discuss SB 921…..

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The challenge of 60,000 ballots is voter disenfranchisement at a minimum! This is a sad attempt to undermine our voting process and delegitimize North Carolina voters. #ncpol

Seems like a bill that appears to be a “good idea” so as to trick voters ….. wording matters

#NCGA UPDATE: The House Rules Committee is also convening today (prior to the SB382 override vote) to discuss a fast-tracked constitutional amendment to require photo ID. The plan seems to be to vote immediately on its passage in the House chamber today #ncpol

Impactful photos. 👏

NC elections board rejects GOP challenge of 60,000 ballots in Supreme Court race. Allison Riggs retains narrow lead over Jefferson Griffin, who could appeal to state court. (Via @kyleingram.bsky.social) #ncpol
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Makes sense………. 🤡🤡🤡