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Governor Roy Cooper appoints Michael Regan to lead DEQ

Maryam Mohamed   Staff Writer   On January 3, North Carolina Governor Roy Cooper chose Michael Regan to lead the Department of Environmental Quality.   Michael Regan was sworn into office January 17, 2017.   Michael Regan has had a decade of experience working as a specialist with the Environmental Protection Agency. Additionally, Regan has worked under the Clinton and Bush administrations from 1998-2008.   … Continue reading Governor Roy Cooper appoints Michael Regan to lead DEQ

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President Trump’s first week of executive orders stir controversy.

Linda Cheng   Staff Writer   President Donald J. Trump began his term with a blitz of executive orders, including beginning the promised wall, a ban on travel to and from certain Muslim nations, and reinstatement of abortion gag rules. On the campaign trail, President Trump often criticized former President Barack Obama for his use of executive orders with the aim of getting things done … Continue reading President Trump’s first week of executive orders stir controversy.

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Greensboro City Council honors community figure, discusses policy changes

Jack Payton   Staff Writer   The Greensboro City Council convened Tuesday, January 17, to discuss minor budgetary matters and contract approvals, as well as more major changes to city policy on permits for assembly and street solicitation. As the meeting opened, a resolution was presented to honor the passing of Marquis Street, a Greensboro native, on November 27 of 2016. During his life, Street … Continue reading Greensboro City Council honors community figure, discusses policy changes

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Judge Blocks Expansion of Medicaid

Jorge Alamillo   Staff Writer   On Saturday, January 14, District Court Judge Louise Flanagan implemented a temporary restraining order that blocked Medicaid expansion.   The block came after Governor Roy Cooper announced he was going to expand the program, which Flanagan argued was against the US Constitution and violated federal laws.   Since Republicans took control of the state legislature in 2011, two laws … Continue reading Judge Blocks Expansion of Medicaid

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Duke Energy offers compensation for neighbors affected by coal ash

Maryam Mohamed    Staff Writer   On December 7, Duke energy announced that anyone who feels that they may suffer from water contamination from unlined coal ash pits will be given compensation.   This compensation plan includes a $5,000 “goodwill” payment in addition to gratuitous water bill payments, though it was not stated for how long water bills would be paid..     Duke Energy … Continue reading Duke Energy offers compensation for neighbors affected by coal ash

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Buzzfeed draws criticism for Trump dossier publication

Jayce Shore   Staff Writer   On January 10, 2017, Buzzfeed News released the Trump dossier documenting allegations about the Russian government supporting the President-elect for years before his run for the White House. The dossier, less than a month old at this time, is a document most news networks have held back from reporting on due to the unverified nature of the document’s holdings. … Continue reading Buzzfeed draws criticism for Trump dossier publication

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Trump Inauguration boycotts raise controversy

Linda Cheng   Staff Writer With Donald J. Trump becoming the 45th president of the United States, many – including performers and politicians –  expressed displeasure by boycotting his inauguration. Some attended organized protests, such as the Women’s March On Washington, and and others decided to simply not attending the inauguration. Among these boycotters are dozens of Democratic members of Congress. The most common explanations … Continue reading Trump Inauguration boycotts raise controversy

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Triad NC Women’s March draws massive crowds to support rights and reform

Zachary Weaver  News Editor On Saturday, January 21 a Women’s March was held in Greensboro to oppose President Donald Trump and his conservative policies, corresponding to a larger movement throughout the United States and the world. “We stand together in solidarity with our partners and children for the protection of our rights, our safety, our health, and our families,” the Triad NC Women’s March mission … Continue reading Triad NC Women’s March draws massive crowds to support rights and reform

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Republicans work to eliminate the Affordable Care Act and Pre-Existing Conditions Clause

Sarah Kate Purnell   Staff Writer   On Thursday, January 12 the Senate made its first major move in repealing the Affordable Care Act. The senate approved a “budget blueprint”, according to the New York Times, which would allow the Senate to dismantle the ACA without the threat of Democratic filibuster. “The vote was 51 to 48.” Thomas Kaplan and Robert Pear of the New … Continue reading Republicans work to eliminate the Affordable Care Act and Pre-Existing Conditions Clause

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Local activists demonstrate in support of Affordable care Act, NC Medicaid expansion

Zachary Weaver   News Editor A protest was held in support of the Affordable Care Act (ACA) outside of Wesley Long Hospital on Sunday, January 15. The protest, organized by Piedmont Progressive Action (PPA), aimed to voice support of ACA and send a statement to Republican lawmakers seeking repeal. It also spoke out against the recent blocking of NC Governor Roy Cooper’s Medicaid expansion plan … Continue reading Local activists demonstrate in support of Affordable care Act, NC Medicaid expansion

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