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  One of North Carolina Gov. Josh Stein's first acts upon assuming office earlier this year was to name a new Secretary of the state Department of Health and Human Services, and from the looks of things thus far, the person to whom he turned, Dr. Dev Sangvai, was a winning selection. Since taking office, […]

  Like most Democrats, North Carolina Gov. Josh Stein holds a dramatically different worldview from the Republicans who lead the state legislature — especially those who embrace the politics of President Donald Trump. That said, Stein is also a realist who understands that there are many core issues on which most North Carolinians agree and […]

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North Carolina Gov. Roy Cooper and Lt. Gov. Mark Robinson are exchanging calls for each other to resign. Robinson sits down with WCNC Charlotte's Ben Thompson on Flashpoint.

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FEMA Administrator Deanne Criswell will join North Carolina Gov. Roy Cooper for a press briefing to provide an update on local and federal response and recovery efforts from Hurricane Helene. Helene caused a major flooding disaster in the Carolinas. The federal government has declared the western North Carolina mountains a major disaster area. For emergencies, dial 911. For local community resource assistance, call 211. To help with non-urgent storm cleanup, the Hurricane Helene Cleanup Hotline is available at 844-965-1386. The American Red Cross is also available to assist at 1-800-RED-CROSS (1-800-733-2767). If you would like to donate to help the people of the Carolinas as a Carolina Weather Group listener, you can donate to the American Red Cross using our special link: http://bit.ly/wxpodstelethon

North Carolina Governor Roy Cooper and other state officials hold a briefing to discuss the ongoing recovery efforts from Helene. Helene has caused a major flooding disaster in the Carolinas. Communities remain cut off from the outside world with limited-to-no power or communication. Others have had to flee their homes to escape the rising flood waters brought on by Helene. Across both North Carolina and South Carolina, a million and a half Carolinians remain without power. The federal government has declared the western North Carolina mountains a major disaster area. For emergencies, dial 911. For local community resource assistance, call 211. To help with non-urgent storm cleanup, the Hurricane Helene Cleanup Hotline is available at 844-965-1386. The American Red Cross is also available to assist at 1-800-RED-CROSS (1-800-733-2767). If you would like to donate to help the people of the Carolinas as a Carolina Weather Group listener, you can donate to the American Red Cross using our special link: http://bit.ly/wxpodstelethon

North Carolina Gov. Roy Cooper and other state officials discuss their ongoing response to Helene, which has brought life-threatening flash flooding, damaging wind and tornadoes to North Carolina. For emergencies, dial 911. For local community resource assistance, call 211. To help with non-urgent storm cleanup, the Hurricane Helene Cleanup Hotline is available at 844-965-1386. The American Red Cross is also available to assist at 1-800-RED-CROSS (1-800-733-2767). If you would like to donate to help the people of the Carolinas as a Carolina Weather Group listener, you can donate to the American Red Cross using our special link: http://bit.ly/wxpodstelethon

North Carolina Gov. Roy Cooper is joined by other state and federal officials to discuss the ongoing response to Helene. Cooper joined FEMA on Monda to tour storm damage in Asheville, North Carolina. As a Carolina Weather Group listener, help the victims of Helene by donating to the American Red Cross: http://bit.ly/wxpodstelethon

In just over a week, intensified Israeli air and missile strikes in Lebanon have killed seven high-ranking commanders and officials from the Hezbollah terrorist group, including the group's leader, Hassan Nasrallah. The move has left Lebanon and much of the Middle East in shock as Israeli officials celebrated significant military and intelligence breakthroughs. Hurricane Helene has left a trail of destruction across the Southeast, killing at least 95 people across six states with hundreds still missing. As states begin the recovery process, floods have left some areas cut off and without food and water. North Carolina Gov. Roy Cooper said he expects the death toll to rise as rescue workers reach areas cut off by collapsed roads and bridges amid widespread flooding. Vice President Kamala Harris took the stage in Las Vegas on Sunday night in her second visit to the city since becoming the Democratic presidential nominee. With Nevada's six electoral college votes in play, the state could prove critically important in a close race. Meanwhile, Republican presidential nominee and former President Donald Trump rallied in Erie, Pennsylvania, on Sunday, making his fourth trip in a month to the hotly contested state. ⭕️ Watch in-depth videos based on Truth & Tradition at Epoch TV

#northcarolina #weather #helene #ncwx #scwx #podcast North Carolina Gov. Roy Cooper and other state officials discuss their ongoing response to Helene, which has brought life-threatening flash flooding, damaging wind and tornadoes to North Carolina. See the response in South Carolina: https://youtu.be/nUQlXsjYcXM

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Vetting for potential candidates to run alongside Kamala Harris in her bid for president is underway, with a number of prominent elected Democrats under consideration, according to published reports. A Tuesday afternoon report by the Wall Street Journal said the Harris campaign sent vetting materials to Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro, North Carolina Gov. Roy Cooper, Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer, Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz, Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker, and U.S. Sen. Mark Kelly of Arizona. But Gov. J.B. Pritzker has denied receiving any vetting materials.Support this podcast: https://secure.anedot.com/franklin-news-foundation/ce052532-b1e4-41c4-945c-d7ce2f52c38a?source_code=xxxxxx

Today's newscast features a look at North Carolina Gov. Roy Cooper as a potential vice presidential pick, an investigative look at a failed affordable housing initiative and a story about where city council candidates stand on the issue. We also point to a new mental health initiative and Matt Peiken's interview for "The Overlook" podcast with a young downtown leader, Jefferson Ellison.

North Carolina Gov. Roy Cooper is a moderate who has impressed Democrats by winning statewide races in years that Republicans also win. That’s why some political observers say he’d be a good running mate for Kamala Harris if she ends up winning the Democratic nomination. WRAL state government reporter Paul Specht breaks down the other reasons Cooper’s in the mix.

As 2023 wraps up, host Tim Boyum sits down with North Carolina Gov. Roy Cooper. Gov. Cooper gives us behind-the-scenes insight on finally getting Medicaid expansion past the finish line. He also talks about his push next year to get past school vouchers, his plans for 2024 without having his own campaign for the first time in decades, and his future after 2024. They also discuss the recent death of UNC legend Eric Montross, and Gov. Cooper gives a glimpse of how he finds ways to unwind from the stress of leading a state.

A change of heart from Norfolk Southern could change the dynamic for Charlotte's transit ambitions. North Carolina Gov. Roy Cooper sues the state GOP as they remove more power from his office. And early voting for the fall election begins. Mike Collins and guests will have those stories and more.

A faculty member is fatally shot at UNC-Chapel Hill. North Carolina Gov. Roy Cooper says he has a plan to fix bus driver shortages and Charlotte City Council makes a surprising decision about Eastland Yards. We remember Charlotte media icon Steve Crump, who died this week. Those stories and more.

This is Garrison Hardie with your CrossPolitic Daily News Brief for Tuesday, August 28th, 2023. Dropwave Do you have a podcast, or thinking about starting one? Does your church have a podcast feed for sermons? Then Dropwave.io is for you. Cancel culture is like walking on a thin glass bridge over the Grand Canyon. Every step you take could get you killed, I mean canceled. Since the beginning CrossPolitic has been working on being antifragile, so no matter what happens, our content can still be delivered to your tv and to your podcast. This past year, the Waterboy and his friend Jeremi, have been working on building a podcast hosting solution for rowdy platforms like CrossPolitic, so that you can be confident your podcast will never fall through that glass bridge. Dropwave offers seamless onboarding for shows that have been around for years to easy to use solutions for starting your own podcast. Dropwave will track all your show’s downloads by city, state, and country, and it offers network and enterprise packages for solutions like the Fight Laugh Feast Network. Free to speak, Free to podcast, free to start your journey now at www.Dropwave.io. https://www.nbcnews.com/news/us-news/unc-campus-lockdown-police-search-armed-dangerous-person-rcna102216 UNC-Chapel Hill faculty member killed in shooting that sent campus into lockdown A University of North Carolina-Chapel Hill faculty member was killed Monday in a shooting that prompted a campuswide lockdown while officials searched for an "armed and dangerous person," university officials said. A suspect was captured about an hour and a half after the shooting at Caudill Laboratories, and an all-clear alert was issued for the campus about two hours after that. No other injuries were reported, schools officials said at a briefing Monday afternoon. "I am devastated and saddened by today’s shooting in one of our campus buildings, a place where we conduct our important work of teaching, mentoring and research every day," UNC Chancellor Kevin M. Guskiewicz said in a letter to the university community. "This shooting damages the trust and safety that we so often take for granted on our campus. We will work to rebuild that trust and safety." The university first alerted students of an armed and dangerous person on or near campus shortly after 1 p.m. At 2:24 p.m., the university issued an alert to remain sheltered in place because a suspect was at large. Video from campus showed a large police presence. When campus police released a photo of a person of interest at 2:35 p.m., they warned, "If you see this person, keep your distance, put your safety first and call 911." The school said at 3:14 p.m. that all classes and events were canceled Monday. North Carolina Gov. Roy Cooper said in a statement that officials "are taking precautions to protect campus safety following today’s shooting." "This is a tragic way to start a new semester and the state will provide any assistance necessary to support the UNC community,” Cooper said. No one with the university was immediately reached Monday afternoon for additional comment. Officials with the FBI in Charlotte said the federal agency is assisting local law enforcement. https://thepostmillennial.com/breaking-trumps-dc-trial-date-set-for-march-4-one-day-before-super-tuesday?utm_campaign=64487 Trump's DC trial date set for March 4—one day before Super Tuesday DC federal Judge Tanya Chutkan has set March 4, 2024 as the trial date for Trump's case over the aftermath of the 2020 election. This is the day before Super Tuesday, when 14 states, including California and Texas, head to the polls to determine the GOP nominee for president. The case, brought by special counsel Jack Smith, alleges that Trump engaged in conspiracy to defraud the United States, conspiracy to obstruct an official proceeding, obstruction of and attempt to obstruct and official proceeding, and conspiracy against rights. Trump has pleaded not guilty to all charges. Trump's trial in Manhattan, brought by Manhattan DA Alvin Bragg, is set to start March 25, 2024. In setting the date, Chutkan reportedly spoke to the New York judge who is overseeing the "falsified business documents" case in New York. "Setting a trial date does not depend and should not depend on a defendant's personal obligations," Chutkan said, comparing Trump's campaign obligations to those of a professional athlete, whose schedule would also not be considered when setting trial dates in a criminal case. More than 12.8 million pages of discovery have been given by the DOJ to Trump's defense. Special counsel prosecutor Molly Gaston said that "at this point, discovery is now substantially complete." Trump's attorneys are likely to file many motions in the coming weeks, and John Lauro, representing the president, said that Trump is essentially being prosecuted for "being President Trump." Lauro is reportedly preparing a motion to dismiss the entire case over selective prosecution, saying "it provides an advantage to these prosecutors' boss who's running a campaign against President Trump." Trump has asserted his belief that the 4 cases currently against him, two from Biden's DOJ and one each in Georgia and New York, constitute election interference. When Trump was impeached the first time, it was on the basis of election interference. Congress alleged that Trump encouraging an investigation by Ukraine into Joe Biden's influence on the judicial system while he was VP, more than a year prior to the US presidential election of 2020, constituted election interference. The House said that Tump "acting both directly and through his agents within and outside the United States Government—corruptly solicited the Government of Ukraine to publicly announce investigations into— a political opponent, former Vice President Joseph R. Biden Jr." Now, the Biden administration is ordering these public trials, and that is not being characterized as election interference. Just weeks before the first indictment, Biden officials reportedly met with Jack Smith. This despite Biden continuously saying that the DOJ is independent. https://www.dailymail.co.uk/health/article-12443319/Mask-study-published-NIH-suggests-N95-Covid-masks-expose-wearers-dangerous-level-toxic-compounds-linked-seizures-cancer.html Mask study published by NIH suggests N95 Covid masks may expose wearers to dangerous level of toxic compounds linked to seizures and cancer The surgical N95 mask has been held up as the gold standard when it comes to protecting against Covid. But a study quietly re-shared by the National Institutes of Health in spring suggests the tight-fitting mask may expose users to dangerous levels of toxic chemicals. Researchers from Jeonbuk National University in South Korea looked at two types of disposable medical-grade masks, as well as several reusable cotton masks. The study found that the chemicals released by these masks had eight times the recommended safety limit of toxic volatile organic compounds (TVOCs). Inhaling TVOCs has been linked to health issues like headaches and nausea, while prolonged and repeated has been linked to organ damage and even cancer. 'It is clear that particular attention must be paid to the VOCs associated with the use of KF94 [medical] masks their effects on human health,' the researchers wrote in the study published April. However, there are ways to reduce the danger, they said. 'Exposure can be significantly reduced if a mask is opened and left to sit for at least 30 min,' the researchers wrote. This suggests that the packaging of these masks could play a role in the amount of chemicals they have. TVOCs are a large group of odorous chemicals, many of which are released by cleaning and beauty products, burning fuel and cooking. In the latest study, researchers tested 14 disposable and cloth masks purchased online by measuring the amount of TVOCs in them. The disposable masks were KFAD and KF94 models, which were made from thermoplastics polypropylene and polyurethane nylon. These masks have been popularized in South Korea, where the study was conducted, whereas KN95s are more popular in the US. However, their differences are miniscule. KFADs and KF94s filter 94 percent of particles, while KN95s filter 95 percent. Sources of TVOCs in the home include aerosol sprays, cleansers and disinfectants, moth repellents, air fresheners and automotive products. Other sources include building materials and furnishings, office equipment such as copiers and printers, permanent markers, correction fluids, carbonless copy paper and craft materials including glues and adhesives. Research carried out by the Cochrane Institute, for example, suggested that face masks made 'little to no difference' in Covid infections and deaths. The researchers said harms caused by masks - including hampering children's schooling - were poorly measured in the studies, meaning any small benefit on infection rates may be outweighed. And a controversial study suggested that wearing face masks raises the risk of stillbirths, testicular dysfunction, and cognitive decline in children. https://www.dailyfetched.com/left-wing-media-meltdown-tucker-carlson-in-negotiations-to-interview-putin/ Tucker Carlson in Negotiations to Interview Putin The news has the left-wing media up in arms. The news was first announced by the Russian state-owned media outlet Russia Today. RT Editor-in-Chief Margarita Simonyan said on Sunday that Tucker Carlson has been seeking an interview with Putin. Carlson has yet to comment on the news. Putin is known to shy away from one-on-one interviews with foreign media. The news was broke by Kanekoa The Great on X: https://twitter.com/i/status/1695898131781853682 - Play Video The last interview Putin did of this type with a Western journalist was an interview with CNBC anchor Hadley Gamble on the sidelines of the Russian Energy Week forum in Moscow in October 2021. Last week, President Donald Trump’s interview with Carlson was viewed 261 Million times, according to the view counter displayed on Twitter.

This is Garrison Hardie with your CrossPolitic Daily News Brief for Tuesday, August 28th, 2023. Dropwave Do you have a podcast, or thinking about starting one? Does your church have a podcast feed for sermons? Then Dropwave.io is for you. Cancel culture is like walking on a thin glass bridge over the Grand Canyon. Every step you take could get you killed, I mean canceled. Since the beginning CrossPolitic has been working on being antifragile, so no matter what happens, our content can still be delivered to your tv and to your podcast. This past year, the Waterboy and his friend Jeremi, have been working on building a podcast hosting solution for rowdy platforms like CrossPolitic, so that you can be confident your podcast will never fall through that glass bridge. Dropwave offers seamless onboarding for shows that have been around for years to easy to use solutions for starting your own podcast. Dropwave will track all your show’s downloads by city, state, and country, and it offers network and enterprise packages for solutions like the Fight Laugh Feast Network. Free to speak, Free to podcast, free to start your journey now at www.Dropwave.io. https://www.nbcnews.com/news/us-news/unc-campus-lockdown-police-search-armed-dangerous-person-rcna102216 UNC-Chapel Hill faculty member killed in shooting that sent campus into lockdown A University of North Carolina-Chapel Hill faculty member was killed Monday in a shooting that prompted a campuswide lockdown while officials searched for an "armed and dangerous person," university officials said. A suspect was captured about an hour and a half after the shooting at Caudill Laboratories, and an all-clear alert was issued for the campus about two hours after that. No other injuries were reported, schools officials said at a briefing Monday afternoon. "I am devastated and saddened by today’s shooting in one of our campus buildings, a place where we conduct our important work of teaching, mentoring and research every day," UNC Chancellor Kevin M. Guskiewicz said in a letter to the university community. "This shooting damages the trust and safety that we so often take for granted on our campus. We will work to rebuild that trust and safety." The university first alerted students of an armed and dangerous person on or near campus shortly after 1 p.m. At 2:24 p.m., the university issued an alert to remain sheltered in place because a suspect was at large. Video from campus showed a large police presence. When campus police released a photo of a person of interest at 2:35 p.m., they warned, "If you see this person, keep your distance, put your safety first and call 911." The school said at 3:14 p.m. that all classes and events were canceled Monday. North Carolina Gov. Roy Cooper said in a statement that officials "are taking precautions to protect campus safety following today’s shooting." "This is a tragic way to start a new semester and the state will provide any assistance necessary to support the UNC community,” Cooper said. No one with the university was immediately reached Monday afternoon for additional comment. Officials with the FBI in Charlotte said the federal agency is assisting local law enforcement. https://thepostmillennial.com/breaking-trumps-dc-trial-date-set-for-march-4-one-day-before-super-tuesday?utm_campaign=64487 Trump's DC trial date set for March 4—one day before Super Tuesday DC federal Judge Tanya Chutkan has set March 4, 2024 as the trial date for Trump's case over the aftermath of the 2020 election. This is the day before Super Tuesday, when 14 states, including California and Texas, head to the polls to determine the GOP nominee for president. The case, brought by special counsel Jack Smith, alleges that Trump engaged in conspiracy to defraud the United States, conspiracy to obstruct an official proceeding, obstruction of and attempt to obstruct and official proceeding, and conspiracy against rights. Trump has pleaded not guilty to all charges. Trump's trial in Manhattan, brought by Manhattan DA Alvin Bragg, is set to start March 25, 2024. In setting the date, Chutkan reportedly spoke to the New York judge who is overseeing the "falsified business documents" case in New York. "Setting a trial date does not depend and should not depend on a defendant's personal obligations," Chutkan said, comparing Trump's campaign obligations to those of a professional athlete, whose schedule would also not be considered when setting trial dates in a criminal case. More than 12.8 million pages of discovery have been given by the DOJ to Trump's defense. Special counsel prosecutor Molly Gaston said that "at this point, discovery is now substantially complete." Trump's attorneys are likely to file many motions in the coming weeks, and John Lauro, representing the president, said that Trump is essentially being prosecuted for "being President Trump." Lauro is reportedly preparing a motion to dismiss the entire case over selective prosecution, saying "it provides an advantage to these prosecutors' boss who's running a campaign against President Trump." Trump has asserted his belief that the 4 cases currently against him, two from Biden's DOJ and one each in Georgia and New York, constitute election interference. When Trump was impeached the first time, it was on the basis of election interference. Congress alleged that Trump encouraging an investigation by Ukraine into Joe Biden's influence on the judicial system while he was VP, more than a year prior to the US presidential election of 2020, constituted election interference. The House said that Tump "acting both directly and through his agents within and outside the United States Government—corruptly solicited the Government of Ukraine to publicly announce investigations into— a political opponent, former Vice President Joseph R. Biden Jr." Now, the Biden administration is ordering these public trials, and that is not being characterized as election interference. Just weeks before the first indictment, Biden officials reportedly met with Jack Smith. This despite Biden continuously saying that the DOJ is independent. https://www.dailymail.co.uk/health/article-12443319/Mask-study-published-NIH-suggests-N95-Covid-masks-expose-wearers-dangerous-level-toxic-compounds-linked-seizures-cancer.html Mask study published by NIH suggests N95 Covid masks may expose wearers to dangerous level of toxic compounds linked to seizures and cancer The surgical N95 mask has been held up as the gold standard when it comes to protecting against Covid. But a study quietly re-shared by the National Institutes of Health in spring suggests the tight-fitting mask may expose users to dangerous levels of toxic chemicals. Researchers from Jeonbuk National University in South Korea looked at two types of disposable medical-grade masks, as well as several reusable cotton masks. The study found that the chemicals released by these masks had eight times the recommended safety limit of toxic volatile organic compounds (TVOCs). Inhaling TVOCs has been linked to health issues like headaches and nausea, while prolonged and repeated has been linked to organ damage and even cancer. 'It is clear that particular attention must be paid to the VOCs associated with the use of KF94 [medical] masks their effects on human health,' the researchers wrote in the study published April. However, there are ways to reduce the danger, they said. 'Exposure can be significantly reduced if a mask is opened and left to sit for at least 30 min,' the researchers wrote. This suggests that the packaging of these masks could play a role in the amount of chemicals they have. TVOCs are a large group of odorous chemicals, many of which are released by cleaning and beauty products, burning fuel and cooking. In the latest study, researchers tested 14 disposable and cloth masks purchased online by measuring the amount of TVOCs in them. The disposable masks were KFAD and KF94 models, which were made from thermoplastics polypropylene and polyurethane nylon. These masks have been popularized in South Korea, where the study was conducted, whereas KN95s are more popular in the US. However, their differences are miniscule. KFADs and KF94s filter 94 percent of particles, while KN95s filter 95 percent. Sources of TVOCs in the home include aerosol sprays, cleansers and disinfectants, moth repellents, air fresheners and automotive products. Other sources include building materials and furnishings, office equipment such as copiers and printers, permanent markers, correction fluids, carbonless copy paper and craft materials including glues and adhesives. Research carried out by the Cochrane Institute, for example, suggested that face masks made 'little to no difference' in Covid infections and deaths. The researchers said harms caused by masks - including hampering children's schooling - were poorly measured in the studies, meaning any small benefit on infection rates may be outweighed. And a controversial study suggested that wearing face masks raises the risk of stillbirths, testicular dysfunction, and cognitive decline in children. https://www.dailyfetched.com/left-wing-media-meltdown-tucker-carlson-in-negotiations-to-interview-putin/ Tucker Carlson in Negotiations to Interview Putin The news has the left-wing media up in arms. The news was first announced by the Russian state-owned media outlet Russia Today. RT Editor-in-Chief Margarita Simonyan said on Sunday that Tucker Carlson has been seeking an interview with Putin. Carlson has yet to comment on the news. Putin is known to shy away from one-on-one interviews with foreign media. The news was broke by Kanekoa The Great on X: https://twitter.com/i/status/1695898131781853682 - Play Video The last interview Putin did of this type with a Western journalist was an interview with CNBC anchor Hadley Gamble on the sidelines of the Russian Energy Week forum in Moscow in October 2021. Last week, President Donald Trump’s interview with Carlson was viewed 261 Million times, according to the view counter displayed on Twitter.

In this conversation recorded for Washington Post Live on June 15, North Carolina Gov. Roy Cooper (D) talks about his fierce opposition to the his state's recently passed 12-week abortion ban, contending with the Republican supermajority in the state legislature, Donald Trump's second indictment and why he thinks President Biden can “absolutely” win North Carolina in 2024.

North Carolina Gov. Roy Cooper will be at Spectrum Center in Uptown Charlotte Wednesday to sign a bill into law that will soon legalize sports betting across the state. The legislation, which takes effect in early January, will allow sports gambling on mobile devices, as well as establish multiple sportsbooks and venues across the state. Richard DeVayne joins the show with the latest details, plus we break down how gambling revenue will be taxed and used to help youth sports and education programs in North Carolina.FULL STORY: https://www.wcnc.com/article/news/local/gov-cooper-to-sign-online-sports-betting-bill-in-charlotte-north-carolina-nc-sports-betting-mobile-app-phone/275-b3cade8a-925d-4d53-932f-497bcbf06af6Next, we're looking at the cost of quiet quitting. A recent Gallup survey found about half of American workers are doing the bare minimum to get by on their job. Kia Murray has the details as we look at how impactful quiet quitting is on the economy, and discuss what workers say would help them stay engaged at the office.And finally, Carolina Panthers training camp continues in Charlotte this week. All eyes are on rookie quarterback Bryce Young for obvious reasons, but there's more to it than just a "get to know me" period for new players. Ben Thompson connects the dots on what minicamp is, how it can make or break a team's season and why it's so important for a new coach and quarterback to make the most of this summer period.Watch Wake Up Charlotte each weekday morning from 4:30 to 7 a.m. on WCNC Charlotte, and as always, join the conversation on social media using #WakeUpCLT! 

North Carolina Gov. Roy Cooper will be at Spectrum Center in Uptown Charlotte Wednesday to sign a bill into law that will soon legalize sports betting across the state. The legislation, which takes effect in early January, will allow sports gambling on mobile devices, as well as establish multiple sportsbooks and venues across the state. Richard DeVayne joins the show with the latest details, plus we break down how gambling revenue will be taxed and used to help youth sports and education programs in North Carolina. FULL STORY: https://www.wcnc.com/article/news/local/gov-cooper-to-sign-online-sports-betting-bill-in-charlotte-north-carolina-nc-sports-betting-mobile-app-phone/275-b3cade8a-925d-4d53-932f-497bcbf06af6 Next, we're looking at the cost of quiet quitting. A recent Gallup survey found about half of American workers are doing the bare minimum to get by on their job. Kia Murray has the details as we look at how impactful quiet quitting is on the economy, and discuss what workers say would help them stay engaged at the office. And finally, Carolina Panthers training camp continues in Charlotte this week. All eyes are on rookie quarterback Bryce Young for obvious reasons, but there's more to it than just a "get to know me" period for new players. Ben Thompson connects the dots on what minicamp is, how it can make or break a team's season and why it's so important for a new coach and quarterback to make the most of this summer period. Watch Wake Up Charlotte each weekday morning from 4:30 to 7 a.m. on WCNC Charlotte, and as always, join the conversation on social media using #WakeUpCLT! 

In an impotent attempt to block school choice and higher teacher pay, North Carolina Gov. Roy Cooper makes a theatrical and hyperbolic fake "state of emergency" declaration. His six-minute flaccid performance did, however, arouse his followers to attack Republicans on social media.      Get exclusive content here!: https://thepetekalinershow.com/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On today's Daily Signal Top News, we break down: Our colleague Tony Kinnett is reporting that North Carolina Gov. Roy Cooper, who is a Democrat, declared a state of emergency Monday because the state Legislature is expected to override his veto of a school choice bill. Tony's article: https://www.dailysignal.com/2023/05/22/nc-governor-declares-emergency-over-school-choice-bill/The FBI has reportedly failed to provide a document subpoenaed by the House Oversight and Accountability committee. Debt ceiling negotiations continue as the clock ticks closer to a potential defaultThe Chinese-owned app TikTok has filed a lawsuit on Monday against Montana following the state's ban of the app last week. The driver of a U-Haul truck who slammed into security barriers near the White House on Monday evening is facing charges. Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis, a Republican, says that the next president might have the opportunity to appoint two Supreme Court Justices. Relevant LinksListen to other podcasts from The Daily Signal: https://www.dailysignal.com/podcasts/Get daily conservative news you can trust from our Morning Bell newsletter: DailySignal.com/morningbellsubscription Listen to more Heritage podcasts: https://www.heritage.org/podcastsSign up for The Agenda newsletter — the lowdown on top issues conservatives need to know about each week: https://www.heritage.org/agenda Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This episode is presented by Old Grouch's Military Surplus -- Rendered impotent by Republican legislative supermajorities, North Carolina Gov. Roy Cooper pulled the lamest political stunt in modern history by declaring a fake "state of emergency."  Get exclusive content here!: https://thepetekalinershow.com/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

NORTH CAROLINA GOVERNOR ROY COOPER THINKS ITS A STATE OF AN EMERGENCY FOR KIDS TO HAVE SCHOOL CHOICEThis damn fool is making North Carolina a Laughing Stock!! What a mess, North Carolina Gov. Roy Cooper declares 'state of emergency' over school choice billRepublican state lawmakers have planned to use their veto-proof majority to pass education reformBy Lindsay Kornick | Fox NewsGov. Roy Cooper declares state of emergency over upcoming education reformNorth Carolina Gov. Roy Cooper declared a state of emergency on Monday ahead of the Republican state legislature planning to pass school choice legislation.Democratic North Carolina Gov. Roy Cooper declared a "state of emergency" on Monday in an attempt to stop a school choice bill from passing the state legislature.Cooper released a video announcement where he declared a state of emergency, arguing that the state of public education is "no less important" than other emergencies."It's time to declare a State of Emergency for public education in North Carolina. There's no Executive Order like with a hurricane or the pandemic, but it's no less important," Cooper stated.He continued, "It's clear that the Republican legislature is aiming to choke the life out of public education. I'm declaring this state of emergency because you need to know what's happening. If you care about public schools in North Carolina, it's time to take immediate action and tell them to stop the damage that will set back our schools for a generation."Cooper's announcement drew intense backlash on Twitter as an overreach of government power.The Blaze columnist Auron MacIntyre wrote, "Executive governing in the permanent state of exception to save democracy.""Neutering the abuse of emergency power by the executive branch should be priority number 1 for every state," Conservative account "PoliMath" tweeted.School choice advocate Corey DeAngelis wrote, "they're losing control over the minds of other people's children. good. cry harder, @RoyCooperNC.""What a hypocrite. Public schools aren't good enough for his kids, but they are for yours," Independent Women's Forum senior policy analyst Kelsey Bolar blasted.Purple Strategies partner Rory Cooper commented, "If I *were* the Governor of NC, I would've been declaring a state of emergency when the state was in the bottom third of states reopening schools and depriving children of the education they needed. Not once parents got involved and demanded something better for their kids.""A ‘state of emergency' over a bill passed by the legislature. Very serious," Americans for Prosperity vice president Casey Mattox joked.In April, Republican lawmakers in North Carolina announced efforts to move forward with education reform bills that promote school choice. One measure includes a bill that would provide equal funding to charter school students along those who attend public school. Critics, such as Cooper, claimed that the bill mostly serves to cut funding for public schools."Put together, these ideas spell disaster that requires emergency action. The North Carolina I know was built on support for public schools, and we can't let the legislature tear them down. I'm fighting back, and I need you to do it too. Public schools can survive this legislative session if we can limit the damage, but we all need to pull together to do it," Cooper said.The measures by state Republicans followed the announcement by State Rep. Tricia Cotham that she would be defecting from the Democratic Party to join the GOP. Her decision, she stated at the time, came from her support for school choice."On issues like school choice, like charters, we have to evolve," Cotham said. "One-size-fits-all in education is wrong for children … [Democrats] didn't really want to talk about children. They had talking points from adults and adult organizations."Cooper has been criticized for opposing private school vouchers while sending his daughter to a private school in Raleigh. He has also attempted to end the state's Opportunity Scholarship Program which provides vouchers to lower and middle-income students.=====================LIFE, LIBERTY, JUSTICE FOR ALLPROTECT OUR CONSTITUTIONAL RIGHTS#GoRight For Peter Boykinhttps://PeterBoykin.comPeter Boykin For NC LT GOVERNOR 2024#ncgov #ncltgov #ncltgovernor #NCGOP #NCpolitics #ncpol #PeterBoykin #GoRight #Trump #gop #Election2024 #ElectionsMatter

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  Our interview with Kurt Esslinger in the last show was too good to leave any on the cutting room floor. As a refresher, Kurt Esslinger works on behalf of the Presbyterian Church USA with an ecumenical council of churches in Korea to help bring peace to the Korean Peninsula. A Texas native, he has been living and working in Korea for ten years. This conversation is a look at then President Donald Trump's part in the beginning of peace talks between North and South Korea, the vastly different perceptions of him and his role in those talks between progressives in Korea and the US, outcomes then, and what is possible in the future. This is part two of this in-depth conversation. If you haven't yet, please listen to Korean War and Peace, Part 1 (Episode 140) for the first portion of the discussion.  This time in the Geekscape, Robin Renée schools Wendy Sheridan in essence of music genres including new wave, yacht rock, sophistipop, "Cookie Monster" death metal, classic country, and more. Earlier in the show, the Random Facts cover a possible cure for hangovers and Robin begins the Geekscape vibe early with a definition of witch house. In News, Turkish President Erdoğan and challenger Kemal Kılıçdaroğlu appear headed to a runoff, North Carolina Gov. Roy Cooper (D) vetoes a bill banning most abortions after 12 weeks (the veto was overridden after recording time), a roundup of Trump legal tanglings including the liable verdict in the sexual abuse case brought by E. Jean Carroll, and Swedish singer Loreen wins her second Eurovision title for the song, "Tattoo." In You Got Questions? We Got Answers!, Wendy and Robin respond to "What is a widely accepted belief that needs to be dead and buried?" Things to do: Sign the Korea Peace Appeal. Check out a history of electronic music mapped out to the circuit board of a theremin. Watch Loreen - "Tattoo" - Eurovision 2023 Winner https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=b3vJfR81xO0   Sound engineering by Wendy Sheridan Show notes by Robin Renée Web hosting by InMotion Remote recording by SquadCast

North Carolina Gov. Roy Cooper will need at least one GOP lawmaker to defeat an override vote on an abortion ban. Turkey's presidential election appears to be heading to a run-off. And Democrats consider whether President Biden should invoke the 14th Amendment to stave off a debt ceiling debacle. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week on Flashpoint, WCNC Charlotte's Ben Thompson talks with former North Carolina Gov. Bev Perdue on how both political parties are failing to mentor young women in politics."We haven't done a real good job across the state, Republicans or Democrats, of growing our bench," Former North Carolina Governor Bev Perdue said.Later, Ben talks with State Rep. Zack Hawkins about sports betting, Medicaid expansion and more. A bill filed last week in Raleigh legalizing online sports betting looks to have bipartisan support in General Assembly."There's no reason for North Carolina to be sitting on the sidelines, especially in such a sports-rich state and a growing state," said bill sponsor Zach Hawkins, state representative from Durham.READ MORE: https://www.wcnc.com/article/news/politics/flashpoint/north-carolina-sports-betting-bill-looks-poised-for-passage/275-c21b3d8d-ca0d-45ff-abf1-7473e2140750

This week on Flashpoint, WCNC Charlotte's Ben Thompson talks with former North Carolina Gov. Bev Perdue on how both political parties are failing to mentor young women in politics. "We haven't done a real good job across the state, Republicans or Democrats, of growing our bench," Former North Carolina Governor Bev Perdue said. Later, Ben talks with State Rep. Zack Hawkins about sports betting, Medicaid expansion and more. A bill filed last week in Raleigh legalizing online sports betting looks to have bipartisan support in General Assembly. "There's no reason for North Carolina to be sitting on the sidelines, especially in such a sports-rich state and a growing state," said bill sponsor Zach Hawkins, state representative from Durham. READ MORE: https://www.wcnc.com/article/news/politics/flashpoint/north-carolina-sports-betting-bill-looks-poised-for-passage/275-c21b3d8d-ca0d-45ff-abf1-7473e2140750

The new year brings a new edition of the WRAL Promise Tracker — the annual check-in to see whether North Carolina Gov. Roy Cooper is making good on promises he made on the campaign trail. WRAL State Government Reporter Travis Fain breaks down progress the second-term Democratic governor is making on his biggest goals as he faces resistance in the Republican-controlled state legislature.

Swipe Up 217 - Opinion - Ray Taylor Show Subscribe: InspiredDisorder.com/rts Binge Ad Free: InspiredDisorder.com/plus Show topic: Ray gives his opinions on current events and other random happenings. Story 1: “ajplus - Women's basketball star Brittney Griner is coming home for the holidays.⁣⁣Griner was sentenced to nine years in prison for “drug smuggling” charges, after Russian customs found less than a gram of cannabis oil in her luggage. Griner had a prescription for severe chronic pain, according to her lawyers.⁣⁣When negotiating Griner's release, the U.S. also wanted to free ex-marine Paul Whelan, who has been sitting in a Russian prison for alleged spying. The U.S. government says these are manufactured charges. Whelan remains in Russian custody.⁣⁣Griner's release was traded for a Russian arms dealer named Viktor Bout, who has returned home to Russia from a U.S. prison, according to Russian state media.⁣”Story 2: “abcnews - North Carolina Gov. Roy Cooper said, "This kind of attack raises a new level of threat."But similar attacks and foiled plots suggest electrical grids and other infrastructure across the U.S. have been targeted over the past decade.”Story 3: “pubity - Jackie Chan has revealed he is in talks for ‘Rush Hour 4'. Chan had previously denied that he would be involved in the film in a 2019 statement.Rush Hour earned a total of $244 million in the box office in its previous 3 films. Chan had previously promised to make more romance movies and fewer action movies, contradictory to this recent news.”Shout Out To: @ajplus @abcnews @pubity JOIN Inspired Disorder +PLUS Today! InspiredDisorder.com/plus Membership Includes:Ray Taylor Show - Full Week Ad Free (Audio+Video)Live Painting ArchiveEarly Access to The Many FacesMember Only Discounts and DealsPodcast Back Catalogue (14 Shows - 618 Episodes)Ray Taylor's Personal BlogCreative WritingAsk Me AnythingDaily Podcast: Ray Taylor Show - InspiredDisorder.com/rts Daily Painting: The Many Faces - InspiredDisorder.com/tmf ALL links: InspiredDisorder.com/links

Joy Reid leads this episode of The ReidOut with the triumph of Senator Raphael Warnock, who narrowly defeated his Trump-backed opponent. Will Republicans actually do any soul-searching after another defeat for 'Team Trump'? Joy and her panel discuss. Also in this episode, democracy was on the ballot in the midterms. Now, it is on the line in the Supreme Court with conservative justices possibly set to give state legislatures the power to overturn the will of the voters. North Carolina Gov. Roy Cooper, whose state legislature is pursuing this SCOTUS ruling, joins us on what many see as a potential travesty. Finally, there are shades of January 6th in Germany, where dozens of people are under arrest, charged with plotting to overthrow the democratically-elected government. We bring you expert analysis of the QAnon ties between German conspiracy theorists and those in the U.S. All this and more in this edition of The ReidOut on MSNBC.

Georgia's U.S. Senate runoff has been called in favor of incumbent Democrat Rep. Raphael Warnock. Warnock defeated Republican Herschel Walker. Rahul Bali of WABE joins us. Then, after gunfire damaged two electrical substations in Moore County last week, some North Carolina residents are still without power. North Carolina Gov. Roy Cooper joins us to give an update on the power grid and what's to come. And, the U.S. Supreme Court will hear a case Wednesday that could have major implications in elections. At the center of the case is a gerrymandered map that was drawn in 2020 by the Republican-controlled state legislature. Steve Harrison, politics and government reporter for WFAE, joins us.

In a post on his Longleaf Politics substack, Andrew Dunn writes about North Carolina Gov. Roy Cooper's appearance on a CBS News program, where the two-term Democrat easily and smoothly insulted Republicans. If anybody still views Gov. Roy Cooper as a friendly, gentle, moderate politician, watching his recent interview with CBS News's Major Garrett would certainly disabuse them of that notion. Cooper lives and breathes partisan politics, and he sounded in his element riffing on the midterm results. He channeled his inner MSNBC host, labeling various Republican positions as “dangerous,” “diabolical,” "extreme," and “scary.” There was very little truly of note, with one exception: He's 100% on Team Biden.      Get exclusive content here!: https://thepetekalinershow.com/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We're recapping the results of the 2022 midterm elections with North Carolina Gov. Roy Cooper, the head of the Democratic Governors Association. Cooper believes Democratic governors defied expectations this cycle, thanks in part to campaigning on the Biden administration record. Does the governor think Biden should run for re-election in 2024? "I expect him to...if he makes that decision, I'm for him 100%"Plus: Cooper on Beto O'Rourke's loss in Texas and Ron DeSantis' decisive gubernatorial victory in Florida.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

North Carolina Gov. Roy Cooper is calling on state lawmakers to pass legislation that would exempt those who have their student loans forgiven from paying state income tax. Under current North Carolina law, forgiven loans are considered income, thus making anyone whose loans are forgiven responsible for around $500 for every $10,000. Wake Up Charlotte's Richard DeVayne has the details on Cooper's plan and how it could affect those hoping to have their debt erased. State regulators have begun weeks of testimony over how Duke Energy can reduce carbon emissions. But the cost of going green may be passed down to customers through higher utility bills, critics say. Ben Thompson connects the dots on Duke's proposed measures and how state leaders will make a decision on the best way to move forward without hurting consumers. Plus, we have details on the ongoing legal battle between David Tepper's real estate firm and local governments in South Carolina over the Panthers' failed training facility, Larry Sprinkle has your complete forecast and more on #WakeUpCLT To Go! Watch Wake Up Charlotte each weekday morning from 4:30 to 7 a.m. on WCNC Charlotte, and as always, join the conversation on social media using #WakeUpCLT! 

North Carolina Gov. Roy Cooper is calling on state lawmakers to pass legislation that would exempt those who have their student loans forgiven from paying state income tax. Under current North Carolina law, forgiven loans are considered income, thus making anyone whose loans are forgiven responsible for around $500 for every $10,000. Wake Up Charlotte's Richard DeVayne has the details on Cooper's plan and how it could affect those hoping to have their debt erased. State regulators have begun weeks of testimony over how Duke Energy can reduce carbon emissions. But the cost of going green may be passed down to customers through higher utility bills, critics say. Ben Thompson connects the dots on Duke's proposed measures and how state leaders will make a decision on the best way to move forward without hurting consumers. Plus, we have details on the ongoing legal battle between David Tepper's real estate firm and local governments in South Carolina over the Panthers' failed training facility, Larry Sprinkle has your complete forecast and more on #WakeUpCLT To Go! Watch Wake Up Charlotte each weekday morning from 4:30 to 7 a.m. on WCNC Charlotte, and as always, join the conversation on social media using #WakeUpCLT! 

The first of three phases in a project to replace Creighton Court in Richmond concluded last month; VDOE is near finalizing model policy on explicit material; North Carolina Gov visits VA's wind turbines; and other local stories.

North Carolina Gov. Roy Cooper has blocked and opposed legislative tax reforms for years, but now claims his bipartisanship was why CNBC named NC as the Top State Business. Get exclusive content here!: https://thepetekalinershow.com/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A suspect will be facing multiple charges in connection with a police chase that resembled Grand Theft Auto more than real life Wednesday afternoon. The suspect is accused of stealing multiple vehicles, crashing at least twice and carjacking someone in Ballantyne during the incident. Richard DeVayne has the latest on the investigation and what charges the unnamed suspect will face when he's released from the hospital. North Carolina Gov. Roy Cooper took executive action to protection abortion access in the state, but lawmakers in South Carolina are going the other way. Tradesha Woodward has an update on the house committee meeting that will see state leaders consider even tougher restrictions against abortion, which is already illegal after 6 weeks in South Carolina. And finally, the Panthers have a new quarterback. Baker Mayfield will be coming to the Carolinas in exchange for a 2024 draft pick. He was so ready to get out of Cleveland that he gave up $3.5 million to make it happen. So what does it mean for the Panthers? Can he take the starting job from Sam Darnold or is it another move that doesn't make a splash for the organization? Watch Wake Up Charlotte each weekday morning from 4:30 to 7 a.m. on WCNC Charlotte, and as always, join the conversation on social media using #WakeUpCLT! 

A suspect will be facing multiple charges in connection with a police chase that resembled Grand Theft Auto more than real life Wednesday afternoon. The suspect is accused of stealing multiple vehicles, crashing at least twice and carjacking someone in Ballantyne during the incident. Richard DeVayne has the latest on the investigation and what charges the unnamed suspect will face when he's released from the hospital. North Carolina Gov. Roy Cooper took executive action to protection abortion access in the state, but lawmakers in South Carolina are going the other way. Tradesha Woodward has an update on the house committee meeting that will see state leaders consider even tougher restrictions against abortion, which is already illegal after 6 weeks in South Carolina. And finally, the Panthers have a new quarterback. Baker Mayfield will be coming to the Carolinas in exchange for a 2024 draft pick. He was so ready to get out of Cleveland that he gave up $3.5 million to make it happen. So what does it mean for the Panthers? Can he take the starting job from Sam Darnold or is it another move that doesn't make a splash for the organization? Watch Wake Up Charlotte each weekday morning from 4:30 to 7 a.m. on WCNC Charlotte, and as always, join the conversation on social media using #WakeUpCLT! 

On Thursday, a judge sentenced a woman in connection the killing of a 20-year-old woman in Charlotte's NoDa neighborhood. Kelly Lavery, one of four people arrested in connection to the murder, was sentenced to 25-32 years in prison for the death of Mary Collins. Prosecutors say Collins was lured to an apartment and then brutally killed during the first COVID-19 lockdowns in 2020. Collins' friends and family described her as sweet, kind and innocent. On March 28, 2020, authorities said Kelly Lavery and Lavi Pham sent Collins an Uber because she didn't drive and lured her to their apartmentDetectives said Lavery and Pham were in a relationship, and Collins knew the pair because she had previously briefly dated Pham. She thought she was heading to hang out with friends. Police believe Lavery, Pham and their friend Jimmy Salerno attacked Collins when she arrived.READ MORE: https://www.wcnc.com/article/news/crime/mary-collins-homicide-suspects-court-appearance/275-0dc80821-12c5-4d99-bfa1-c8315ed52dbfIt's a budding business. A law that makes the sale of hemp products legal in North Carolina was about to expire, but North Carolina Gov. Roy Cooper signed legislation on Thursday that keeps the state's burgeoning hemp industry operating lawfully.The General Assembly had given final approval Wednesday to language that would make hemp products for industrial use and others with personal care uses like CBD permanently exempt from the state's list of illegal drugs.Such language was required by the end of June so that North Carolina growers could keep participating in a production program run by the U.S. Department of Agriculture. The state had run its own pilot production program for several years until recently.There are more than 1,500 licensed hemp producers in the state.“Agriculture is North Carolina's largest industry and giving North Carolina farmers certainty that they can continue to participate in this growing market is the right thing to do for rural communities and our economy,” Cooper said in a news release announcing he had signed three bills.READ MORE: https://www.wcnc.com/article/news/politics/north-carolina-politics/hemp-could-become-illegal-north-carolina/275-fe1d8211-dc0c-42b8-9176-74f849a408cdWatch Wake Up Charlotte each weekday morning from 4:30 to 7 a.m. on WCNC Charlotte, and as always, join the conversation on social media using #WakeUpCLT! 

On Thursday, a judge sentenced a woman in connection the killing of a 20-year-old woman in Charlotte's NoDa neighborhood. Kelly Lavery, one of four people arrested in connection to the murder, was sentenced to 25-32 years in prison for the death of Mary Collins.  Prosecutors say Collins was lured to an apartment and then brutally killed during the first COVID-19 lockdowns in 2020. Collins' friends and family described her as sweet, kind and innocent.  On March 28, 2020, authorities said Kelly Lavery and Lavi Pham sent Collins an Uber because she didn't drive and lured her to their apartment Detectives said Lavery and Pham were in a relationship, and Collins knew the pair because she had previously briefly dated Pham. She thought she was heading to hang out with friends. Police believe Lavery, Pham and their friend Jimmy Salerno attacked Collins when she arrived. READ MORE: https://www.wcnc.com/article/news/crime/mary-collins-homicide-suspects-court-appearance/275-0dc80821-12c5-4d99-bfa1-c8315ed52dbf It's a budding business. A law that makes the sale of hemp products legal in North Carolina was about to expire, but North Carolina Gov. Roy Cooper signed legislation on Thursday that keeps the state's burgeoning hemp industry operating lawfully. The General Assembly had given final approval Wednesday to language that would make hemp products for industrial use and others with personal care uses like CBD permanently exempt from the state's list of illegal drugs. Such language was required by the end of June so that North Carolina growers could keep participating in a production program run by the U.S. Department of Agriculture. The state had run its own pilot production program for several years until recently. There are more than 1,500 licensed hemp producers in the state. “Agriculture is North Carolina's largest industry and giving North Carolina farmers certainty that they can continue to participate in this growing market is the right thing to do for rural communities and our economy,” Cooper said in a news release announcing he had signed three bills. READ MORE: https://www.wcnc.com/article/news/politics/north-carolina-politics/hemp-could-become-illegal-north-carolina/275-fe1d8211-dc0c-42b8-9176-74f849a408cd Watch Wake Up Charlotte each weekday morning from 4:30 to 7 a.m. on WCNC Charlotte, and as always, join the conversation on social media using #WakeUpCLT! 

North Carolina Gov. Roy Cooper responded to the Texas school shooting by calling for new  laws aimed at limiting gun ownership in the state and nation.   Get exclusive content here!: https://thepetekalinershow.com/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

North Carolina Gov. Roy Cooper said his proposed state budget for fiscal year 2022-2023 has sights set on everything from early childhood education to healthcare, while still cutting down on taxes. The price tag: $29,284,765,214.Cooper was joined in a Wednesday afternoon news conference by Charlie Perusse, the state budget director, to discuss the details of the budget during an afternoon news conference. As he opened up his conference, Cooper applauded Republicans in the state General Assembly for working with Democrats and his office last year to come up with a budget and says they're doing the same thing in 2022.This year's proposed budget, themed "Building on Success", includes an expansion in Medicaid, a key goal for Cooper after 2021's approved budget ended up not including it.READ MORE: https://www.wcnc.com/article/news/politics/north-carolina-politics/nc-budget-recommendation-cooper-government-politics/275-d4a82d27-8228-4a87-b35f-2f45ef1139d0Atrium Health announced Wednesday that it will merge with Advocate Aurora Health to provide a leading health care system for patients in the U.S. Together, the two companies will form Advocate Health. Atrium Health, which is one of Charlotte's largest employers, will nearly double in size as part of this merger. The company will serve more than 5 million patients across 1,000 sites and 67 hospitals. Advocate Health's headquarters will be based in Charlotte. It will have locations in Alabama, Georgia, Illinois, North Carolina, South Carolina and Wisconsin. The company will employ over 7,600 doctors, 41,000 nurses and 148,000 total employees.READ MORE: https://www.wcnc.com/article/money/business/atrium-health-advocate-aurora-health-merger-charlotte-headquarters/275-0bb988a8-6209-45e1-a3dc-1e220a03769cWatch Wake Up Charlotte each weekday morning from 4:30 to 7 a.m. on WCNC Charlotte, and as always, join the conversation on social media using #WakeUpCLT! 

North Carolina Gov. Roy Cooper said his proposed state budget for fiscal year 2022-2023 has sights set on everything from early childhood education to healthcare, while still cutting down on taxes. The price tag: $29,284,765,214. Cooper was joined in a Wednesday afternoon news conference by Charlie Perusse, the state budget director, to discuss the details of the budget during an afternoon news conference. As he opened up his conference, Cooper applauded Republicans in the state General Assembly for working with Democrats and his office last year to come up with a budget and says they're doing the same thing in 2022. This year's proposed budget, themed "Building on Success", includes an expansion in Medicaid, a key goal for Cooper after 2021's approved budget ended up not including it. READ MORE: https://www.wcnc.com/article/news/politics/north-carolina-politics/nc-budget-recommendation-cooper-government-politics/275-d4a82d27-8228-4a87-b35f-2f45ef1139d0 Atrium Health announced Wednesday that it will merge with Advocate Aurora Health to provide a leading health care system for patients in the U.S.  Together, the two companies will form Advocate Health. Atrium Health, which is one of Charlotte's largest employers, will nearly double in size as part of this merger. The company will serve more than 5 million patients across 1,000 sites and 67 hospitals.  Advocate Health's headquarters will be based in Charlotte. It will have locations in Alabama, Georgia, Illinois, North Carolina, South Carolina and Wisconsin. The company will employ over 7,600 doctors, 41,000 nurses and 148,000 total employees. READ MORE: https://www.wcnc.com/article/money/business/atrium-health-advocate-aurora-health-merger-charlotte-headquarters/275-0bb988a8-6209-45e1-a3dc-1e220a03769c Watch Wake Up Charlotte each weekday morning from 4:30 to 7 a.m. on WCNC Charlotte, and as always, join the conversation on social media using #WakeUpCLT! 

North Carolina Gov. Roy Cooper encouraged schools and local governments to end mask mandates Thursday, citing widespread vaccine availability and decreasing COVID-19 metrics statewide. "The last couple of months, omicron overran the nation quickly," Cooper said during a Thursday briefing from Raleigh. "Now, just about as fast as the numbers peaked, they're falling. This variant is clearly more contagious, yet generally causes less severe illness, particularly to people who are vaccinated and boosted. And now people know how to gauge their level of risk and best protect themselves."Cooper's recommendation comes one day after Mecklenburg County commissioners unanimously voted to drop the county's indoor mask mandate.READ MORE: https://www.wcnc.com/article/news/health/coronavirus/north-carolina-mask-guidance-update-governor-roy-cooper-coronavirus-omicron-surge/275-451e982f-cb43-49c1-8d75-8924ededa58cWith a day to spare, North Carolina state lawmakers successfully passed new versions of congressional and legislative maps for approval by a trial court.State lawmakers were given a deadline of Feb. 18 to create new maps after the North Carolina Supreme Court struck down the first proposals, calling them unconstitutional.The new maps will now go to a three-judge panel in Wake County Superior Court on Friday. Judges have until Feb. 23 to approve or reject the legislature's new proposals.The congressional proposal gives North Carolina Democrats a better chance to pick up more seats in the state.READ MORE: https://www.wcnc.com/article/news/politics/north-carolina-politics/north-carolina-lawmakers-new-redistricting-maps/275-be93afc9-7091-48dc-883a-5f42c6868033Watch Wake Up Charlotte each weekday morning from 4:30 to 7 a.m. on WCNC Charlotte, and as always, join the conversation on social media using #WakeUpCLT!

North Carolina Gov. Roy Cooper encouraged schools and local governments to end mask mandates Thursday, citing widespread vaccine availability and decreasing COVID-19 metrics statewide.  "The last couple of months, omicron overran the nation quickly," Cooper said during a Thursday briefing from Raleigh. "Now, just about as fast as the numbers peaked, they're falling. This variant is clearly more contagious, yet generally causes less severe illness, particularly to people who are vaccinated and boosted. And now people know how to gauge their level of risk and best protect themselves." Cooper's recommendation comes one day after Mecklenburg County commissioners unanimously voted to drop the county's indoor mask mandate. READ MORE: https://www.wcnc.com/article/news/health/coronavirus/north-carolina-mask-guidance-update-governor-roy-cooper-coronavirus-omicron-surge/275-451e982f-cb43-49c1-8d75-8924ededa58c With a day to spare, North Carolina state lawmakers successfully passed new versions of congressional and legislative maps for approval by a trial court. State lawmakers were given a deadline of Feb. 18 to create new maps after the North Carolina Supreme Court struck down the first proposals, calling them unconstitutional. The new maps will now go to a three-judge panel in Wake County Superior Court on Friday. Judges have until Feb. 23 to approve or reject the legislature's new proposals. The congressional proposal gives North Carolina Democrats a better chance to pick up more seats in the state. READ MORE: https://www.wcnc.com/article/news/politics/north-carolina-politics/north-carolina-lawmakers-new-redistricting-maps/275-be93afc9-7091-48dc-883a-5f42c6868033 Watch Wake Up Charlotte each weekday morning from 4:30 to 7 a.m. on WCNC Charlotte, and as always, join the conversation on social media using #WakeUpCLT!

North Carolina Governor Roy Cooper and other state officials hold a news conference in Raleigh to discuss preparations for a winter storm. LEAVE A TIP SUBSCRIBE TO OUR PODCAST SUPPORT US ON PATREON VISIT OUR WEBSITE WATCH CAROLINA WEATHER GROUP ON YOUTUBE --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/carolinaweather/message

Tonight on the Last Word: President Biden announces a new Covid policy as omicron spreads. Also, North Carolina Gov. Roy Cooper discusses how the infrastructure law provides funding for his state's bridges, public transportation and broadband access. Plus, a Senate report finds Donald Trump's enabling of Russian interference was the “single most grave counterintelligence threat.” And Rep. Debbie Dingell's Michigan office is vandalized. Rep. Hakeem Jeffries, David Frum, Rep. Eric Swalwell also join Lawrence O'Donnell.

LETS RAISE OUR VOICE ..............Brown died one day after former Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin was found guilty of murder and manslaughter in the death of George Floyd — a case that inflamed nationwide protests against police brutality and racial injustice. The Elizabeth City mayor is calling for North Carolina to change its laws to streamline the release of footage from officer-worn cameras, saying a delay of up to 48 hours should be sufficient. Initial details about Brown's death "are tragic and extremely concerning," North Carolina Gov. Roy Cooper said on Friday. He added, "The body camera footage should be made public as quickly as possible and the SBI should investigate thoroughly to ensure accountability." Seven sheriff's deputies have since been placed on administrative leave. Three others resigned, though the sheriff's office said the resignations were not related to the shooting. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

North Carolina Gov. Roy Cooper is now urging all school districts to provide an option for in-person instruction. So, what changed? Cooper says new research prompted him to shift his position. But, we've known for months that spread of the coronavirus is very low in school settings. Support the show: https://www.patreon.com/petekalinershow See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Get exclusive content here!: https://thepetekalinershow.com/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

North Carolina Governor Roy Cooper announced that due to a "new peak" (don't call it a "spike") in COVID-19 cases, he was reducing the capacity on family and social gatherings -- from 25 back down to 10. I wonder why he didn't announce this BEFORE the election. Also, Joe Biden has announced 10 members of his coronavirus task force. One is a proponent of global lockdowns. Another doesn't think people have little reason to live past 75 years old. https://ThePeteKalinerShow.com Support the show: https://www.patreon.com/petekalinershow See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Get exclusive content here!: https://thepetekalinershow.com/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

North Carolina Gov. Roy Cooper informed hospitality industry leaders, then the media, and the legislature that he intends to relax some of the restrictions that prohibited restaurants and bars from opening. Subscribe for FREE: https://thepetekalinershow.com/get-the-podcast/ Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/petekalinershow Marketplace: https://thepetekalinershow.com/marketplace/ Advertisers: https://thepetekalinershow.com/support-the-businesses-that-support-us/ Twitter: @PeteKaliner Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/633836460739500/ Support the show: https://www.patreon.com/petekalinershow See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Get exclusive content here!: https://thepetekalinershow.com/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

North Carolina Gov. Roy Cooper announced a couple of tough calls this week in the face of increasing frustration with social distancing restrictions.

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