Madison Hoffmann      Staff Writer NC House Speaker Tim Moore stated at a news conference in Raleigh that there will never be a state legislative hearing aimed at reversing the U.S. Supreme Court legalization of gay marriage.   “There are strong constitutional concerns with this legislation given that the U.S. Supreme Court has firmly ruled on the issue, therefore House Bill 780 will be … Continue reading GOP leader’s promise on bill to block same-sex marriage

  Madison Hoffman    Staff Writer   Dr. Martin Halbert has been named the new Dean of UNCG University Libraries.   Halbert received his bachelor’s degree at Rice University in Texas, obtained his master’s degree from the University of Texas, and gained his doctorate from Emory University.   The Dean of University Libraries serves as the chief administrative officer for the Libraries and the leader … Continue reading New Library Dean

Madison Hoffman    Staff Writer   House Bill 249, filed by Republican Representatives John Torbett and John Faircloth, is calling for the creation of a felony offense for “economic terrorism.”   Economic terrorism is any attempt at economic destabilization by a group or individual.   HB249 could have the power to label disruptive protesters as “economic terrorists,” as well as criminalizing the act of blocking … Continue reading NC Anti-protester bill

Madison Hoffman Staff Writer   The Greensboro City Council met on Tuesday February 21 to discuss rezoning, the Golden LEAF Foundation, and contracts for Smith-Rowe.   An 8 to 0 vote passed on pulling out of the rezoning project of 1906 New Garden Road, an area that originally had been proposed to be a multi-use development site. The proposal was withdrawn after protests about disruption … Continue reading Greensboro City Council Meeting