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Keung Hui @keunghui.bsky.social · 16m

Takeover of governor’s appointment powers partly rejected by NC appeals court. Governor's majority preserved on Transportation, Economic, Public Health. Court upholds legislature's appointments on 4 regulatory commissions. (Via @kyleingram.bsky.social) www.newsobserver.com/news/politic... #ncpol

Takeover of governor’s appointment powers partly rejected by NC appeals court

An all-Republican panel of judges agreed with Democratic Gov. Josh Stein in part but upheld other changes by the state legislature.

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Keung Hui @keunghui.bsky.social · 23m

Conservative group’s undercover video targets Raleigh’s diversity work. Accuracy in Media posted undercover video accusing Raleigh of pushing DEI. City says video edits and context misrepresent staff remarks and timeline. (Via @annamroman.bsky.social) www.newsobserver.com/news/local/c... #ncpol

Conservative group’s undercover video targets Raleigh’s diversity work

The city says the video “misrepresents the context” what happened between the group and a city employee.

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Keung Hui @keunghui.bsky.social · 29m

Inside the Triangle’s illegal gaming cafés — where the internet rarely works. Operators exploit zoning gaps to evade gambling regulations. Municipal enforcement yields fines & zoning actions but prosecutions remain limited. (Via @skyoutbriout.bsky.social) www.newsobserver.com/news/busines... #ncpol

Inside the Triangle’s illegal gaming cafés — where the internet rarely works

Gambling continues at internet sweepstakes cafés in Raleigh, Cary and Durham, even though they violate the law.

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Keung Hui @keunghui.bsky.social · 4h

Wake Forest attorney Chris Stock announced his candidacy today for the NC Senate District 18 seat. He'll run in GOP Primary against Wake County school board member Cheryl Caulfield. Seat now held by Democrat Senator Terence Everitt. www.facebook.com/reel/8207472... #ncpol #ncga #nced #wcpss

Excited to announce my candidacy for N.C. Senate in District 18! Follow this page for more updates on this important election, and stay up to date on my activities on the campaign trail. I look forwar...

Excited to announce my candidacy for N.C. Senate in District 18! Follow this page for more updates on this important election, and stay up to date on my activities on the campaign trail. I look...

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Keung Hui @keunghui.bsky.social · 9h

What court filings, prosecution have revealed about charges NC Rep. Cecil Brockman faces. Court filings and prosecutors said electronic evidence and videos link Brockman to acts involving felony sex offenses with a minor. (Via Avi Bajpal) newsobserver.com/news/politic... #ncpol #ncga

What court filings, prosecution have revealed about charges Cecil Brockman faces

Brockman is due back in court next month. Several political leaders and state lawmakers have called on him to resign.

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Keung Hui @keunghui.bsky.social · 9h

North Carolina approaches 100,000 private school voucher students. What it means for the state. Opportunity Scholarships have increased 204% in the past 2 years since it was opened o all families, including existing private school students. www.newsobserver.com/news/local/e... #nced #ncpol

NC approaches 100,000 private school voucher students. What it means for the state.

In two years, the state has gone from funding the tuition costs of a minority of the state’s private school students to now paying the bill for most of them.

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Keung Hui @keunghui.bsky.social · 1d

Charlotte Douglas International blocks video from DHS Secretary Kristi Noem's criticizing Democrats amid shutdown. It's among major US airports not airing video due to concerns about engaging in political/ partisan behavior. (Via Chase Jordan) www.newsobserver.com/news/busines... #ncpol

Charlotte airport blocks political video criticizing Democrats amid shutdown

CLT joins other major airports in refusing to air Homeland Security Secretary Noem’s message, citing rules against political content.

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Keung Hui @keunghui.bsky.social · 1d

NC governor can’t veto a redistricting map. Here’s the unlikely person to blame. Then Sen. Roy Cooper authored the 1995 constitutional amdt. that gave governor veto power but didn't include things such as electoral maps. (Via @kyleingram.bsky.social) www.newsobserver.com/news/politic... #ncpol #ncga

NC governor can’t veto a redistricting map. Here’s the unlikely person to blame.

Gov. Roy Cooper wrote the law that prohibits governors from vetoing redistricting maps, back when he was a NC state senator.

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Keung Hui @keunghui.bsky.social · 1d

Wake County delays voter-backed parks projects as bond money falls short. Amid rising costs, the Buffalo Creek Preserve & Green Hills County Park renovations were postponed to keep money flowing for other park projects. (Via @annamroman.bsky.social) www.newsobserver.com/news/local/c... #ncpol

Wake County delays voter-backed parks projects as bond money falls short

Wake County voters approved $120 million for parks, open space and greenways in 2018.

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Keung Hui @keunghui.bsky.social · 1d

North Carolina wipes out $6.5 billion in medical debt for 2.5 million residents. Here’s how. The state's Medical Debt Relief Program is resulting in hospitals forgiving the debt for low- and middle-income residents. (Via @lucianaperezu.bsky.social) www.newsobserver.com/news/politic... #ncpol

North Carolina wipes out $6.5B in medical debt for 2.5M residents. Here’s how.

North Carolina’s medical debt initiative, announced in 2024, has delivered more relief than initially expected in a state with a high rate of medical debt.

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Keung Hui @keunghui.bsky.social · 1d

‘Wanted’ posters of Black Durham leaders spark debate over race and politics. Under the photos are the words “For Social Murder,” and “social and political and economic oppression and capitalist exploitation.” (Via Kristen Johnson) www.newsobserver.com/news/local/c... #ncpol

‘Wanted’ posters of Black Durham leaders spark debate over race and politics

“If they want to get all upset about the poster, good. Hopefully it’ll facilitate some self-awareness and some self-reflection,” said the creator of the posters.

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Keung Hui @keunghui.bsky.social · 1d

How the federal government shutdown could impact North Carolina school meals, SNAP benefits. Extended shutdown could lead to reduction in SNAP benefits & school meal services. Advocates say $4.4 million to fund Farm to School & SUN Bucks would help. www.newsobserver.com/news/local/e... #nced #ncpol

How the federal government shutdown could impact NC school meals, SNAP benefits

In North Carolina, 1.4 million people “rely on SNAP to help put nutritious and healthy food on the table.”

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Keung Hui @keunghui.bsky.social · 2d

NC Republicans announce plan to redraw congressional map to pick up GOP seat. Legislators will vote on new map next week targeting Rep. Don Davis' district. GOP leaders cite Trump agenda & national redistricting pressure. (Via @kyleingram.bsky.social) www.newsobserver.com/news/politic... #ncpol

NC Republicans announce plan to redraw congressional map to pick up GOP seat

North Carolina’s current congressional map already heavily favors Republicans and is being challenged in court for alleged racial gerrymandering.

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Keung Hui @keunghui.bsky.social · 2d

Jordan High School cheerleading coach claims firing was retaliation for addressing bullying. Coach says his attempt to suspend 2 girls for bullying led to pushback from their parents, his immediate suspension & later firing. (Via Kristen Johnson) www.newsobserver.com/news/local/a... #nced

Jordan High cheer coach claims firing was retaliation for addressing bullying

“There’s been a lot going on emotionally,” one parent of a cheerleader said.

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Keung Hui @keunghui.bsky.social · 2d

I'm not sure it would have also fit into the timeline of events we see in the movies to have Saavik on the Bozeman. #TNGSunNight

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Keung Hui @keunghui.bsky.social · 2d

Thank you @madonnaots.com for hosting this blast of a watchalong. Back next week for the rise and fall of Wesley Crusher. #TNGSunNight

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madonna kilpatrick 💙🦄🖖🏻 @madonnaots.com · 2d

Great watch everyone! 🖖🏻
Next week:
#TNGSunNight
#TOSSatNight
#StarTrekTNG
#StarTrek

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Keung Hui @keunghui.bsky.social · 2d

I like the Soyuz design, but it would have been cool if they had been able to afford the original plan to have the Enterprise encounter a Constitution class ship. #TNGSunNight

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Keung Hui @keunghui.bsky.social · 2d

It’s a shame we never see Captain Bateson again in live action. But at least we get a nod in “Lower Decks.” #TNGSunNight

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Keung Hui @keunghui.bsky.social · 2d

It is always cool seeing the different Starfleet uniform styles together on screen. I just wished the Bozeman crew had some knowledge that they had also been trapped in a loop. #TNGSunNight

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Keung Hui @keunghui.bsky.social · 2d

There’s probably a reality where neither using the tractor beam or decompressing the shuttle bay works to avoid the collision. #TNGSunNight

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Keung Hui @keunghui.bsky.social · 2d

Crusher’s glass was not fated to have a happy ending. #TNGSunNight

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Keung Hui @keunghui.bsky.social · 2d

Do you think Picard ever finished reading the book after they escaped the time loop? #TNGSunNight

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Keung Hui @keunghui.bsky.social · 2d

As has already been mentioned, the different camera angles with each cycle make it feel fresh. #TNGSunNight

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Keung Hui @keunghui.bsky.social · 2d

I like the fanfiction theory that the events that trapped the Bozeman and the Enterprise were a part of the Temporal Cold War. That one of the factions set it up to try to take the Enterprise out to change history. #TNGSunNight

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