Enjoyed the pre-show entertainment at PBS North Carolina for today's taping of State Lines

Does anyone ever see an internet pop-up ad that says 'you've been selected,' and actually think, 'wow, it's my lucky day, I'd better click on it!'

Under the NC Promise program, in-state students pay just $500 per semester at four participating UNC system schools. But NC Promise has played a role in enrollment declines at several other UNC system schools that are not a part of the program.

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'Our economists predict that this project will lift North Carolina's economy by more than $4.7 billion over the next dozen years, and it's pretty clear that North Carolina has become an advanced manufacturing powerhouse' -- Governor Roy Cooper
wunc.org/politics/2024-… #ncpol

Anybody know if the sports betting apps will take bets on whether or not this actually happens at the #ncga ? #ncpol

NC jobs hint from Gov. Cooper:

'I'll just say right now we're looking forward to announcing some new jobs for North Carolina,' he said during a phone interview today. 'And we'll talk a little bit about that tomorrow.'

The N.C. Economic Investment Committee meets tomorrow at 11.

Former governor is now a PBS TV show host. I guess everyone wants to be cool like Kelly McCullen these days... #ncpol

The North Carolina Supreme Court will determine whether lawyers behind false claims of voter fraud can be sued for defamation, reports Rusty Jacobs.

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School group on the #ncga House floor this afternoon debating a bill to make the Italian hoagie the official state sandwich. The bill failed in a 3-7 vote. #ncpol

When the #ncga returns later this month, Speaker Tim Moore says a big expansion of private school voucher funding could be on the agenda so families at high income levels aren't left out: wunc.org/politics/2024-… #ncpol

.Speaker Tim Moore on Morrow: 'I certainly think any comments, the ones that I've seen, are not appropriate comments at all, and I'm not gonna condone comments like that. I know she has explained some of those, but my plan is to support all the Republican nominees.' #ncpol

I’m in Fayetteville this morning where EPA Administrator Regan will announce the first ever national drinking water standards for 6 types of PFAS. The mood is jovial & lighthearted as folks wait for Regan & other officials to arrive

EPA leaders to come to Fayetteville on Wednesday - an epicenter in the 'forever chemical' crisis with the Chemours Co. factory - to announce new standards for PFAS in drinking water.

Evey Weisblat has the story:
cityviewnc.com/stories/in-fay…

#ncga #ncpol

It's rare for a foreign head of state to visit NC for an official trip. But given the # of Japanese companies expanding here, it's unsurprising to see Japan PM Fumio Kishida on his way.

He'll be treated to bluegrass and a James Beard Award-winning chef:
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.Blue Ridge Public Radio reports: Concerns over rising electric bills will likely be one of the topics tonight at a public hearing in Asheville to discuss Duke Energy's long-term plan to reduce carbon dioxide emissions.

wunc.org/2024-04-09/duk…

As of April, nearly 12,000 kits have been tested or are in the process of being tested: wunc.org/news/2024-04-0… #ncpol

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