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By JOSH BOAK, Associated Press Donald Trump is betting that Americans crave trillions of dollars in tax cuts — and that growth will be so fantastic that it’s not worth worrying about budget deficits. In short, he’s hoping that most economic analyses of his ideas are dead wrong. Vice
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By LINDSAY WHITEHURST and JENNIFER PELTZ, Associated Press A decision on whether to reclassify marijuana as a less dangerous drug in the U.S. won’t come until after the November presidential election, a timeline that raises the chances it could be a potent political issue in the closely contested
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By GARY D. ROBERTSON, Associated Press North Carolina conservatives who gathered recently over coffee and pancakes at the Olympic Family Restaurant in Colfax to support Republican Lt. Gov. Mark Robinson knew about some of the controversial things he has said previously, but they were inclined to be forgiving. “He’s
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By GARY D. ROBERTSON, Associated Press Robert F. Kennedy Jr. lost twice Thursday in his battles to stay on the presidential ballot in some states and get off of it in others. North Carolina’s elections board refused to take him off the ballot, with a majority saying it was
Local Government
From KFF Health News, North Carolina Health News Aug. 24, 2024 By Debby Waldman KFF Health News In the 18 months after Francine Milano was diagnosed with a recurrence of the ovarian cancer she thought she’d beaten 20 years ago, she traveled twice from her home in Pennsylvania to
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Maurice “Mo” Green, 57, was born in New York City and currently lives in Greensboro. He’s earned a bachelor’s degree in political science and economics as well as a law degree from Duke University. He has served as superintendent of Guilford County Schools, general counsel for Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools,
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Josh Stein, 57, was born in Washington, D.C., but has lived in North Carolina since childhood. He’s a graduate of Chapel Hill High School and Dartmouth College. He’s also got degrees from Harvard and the Kennedy School of Government. Stein lives in Raleigh with his wife Anna.
Development
In November, Durham voters decide whether to approve $200 million in bonds that would improve the city’s streets, sidewalks, and parks. With that in mind, city officials this week have launched a new web page to explain to voters how the money would be used. About the Durham Bond
Faith
North Carolinians struggling with mental health issues also are battling a lack of resources due to poor – or absent – funding to tackle these conditions. The Faith Health Caucus of the North Carolina Medicare for All Coalition wants to develop remedies for this problem by organizing the faith community to find
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The unofficial results tabulated on Tuesday night indicate that 63,479 votes were cast in the 2024 primary election – nearly 27% turnout. Here’s how some of the major races shook out: President Joe Biden won the Democratic primary for re-election as president, although 13% of Democratic voters declared “no
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Are you a Southpoint Access subscriber? Support our ultra-local news at this link! Fredrick A. Davis, a Florida transplant who has lived in Durham since 1991, has been a pastor at First Calvary Baptist Church, guided the development of the Community Family Life and Recreation Center at Lyon Park, and
Local Government
After months of citizens calling for action during public comment periods, the Durham City Council now is set to pass a resolution seeking an end to the ongoing conflict between Israel and Palestine. The resolution, included in the agenda for the Feb. 19 council meeting, recognizes the diverse nationalities, ethnicities,