In passing budget, North Carolina Republican senators reject teacher pay increases, funding elections board
‘Our public school teachers are being treated as second class citizens with the mediocre salaries we plan to pay them.’
‘Our public school teachers are being treated as second class citizens with the mediocre salaries we plan to pay them.’
Current law already tries 16 and 17 year olds as adults in certain cases, but this law would eliminate juvenile courts as a middleman.
‘With one-seat supermajorities in the House of Representatives and the Senate, Republicans have used their power to push through an unpopular abortion ban, enact voter suppression measures, and pass bills attacking the LGBTQ+ community.’
Marcus, in her third two-year term, has been a frequent critic of Republican policies such as additional restrictions on abortion.
The new General Assembly maps appear to give Republicans a solid chance to retain their current veto-proof House and Senate majorities in the 2024 elections.
Republicans don’t deny that the proposed maps for Congress and the state House and Senate give them a clear partisan advantage in future elections.
North Carolina becomes the 22nd state to enact legislation restricting or banning gender-affirming medical care for transgender minors.
Democrats have raised concerns that the bill could threaten productive workplace discussions about diversity, equity and inclusion.
Critics say the bill unfairly targets drag shows.
‘This bill robs the people of the right to have the Governor that they chose execute the laws consistent with the Governor’s policy preferences.’