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NC Newsline @ncnewsline.com · 9h

A federal judge issued a temporary restraining order Wednesday, blocking the Trump administration from moving forward with the thousands of layoffs it initiated after the government shutdown began Oct. 1, as well as any others that officials might want to carry out. Via @statesnewsroom.com #ncpol

Federal judge blocks Trump from carrying out thousands of layoffs during shutdown • NC Newsline

A federal judge issued a temporary restraining order Wednesday, blocking the Trump administration from moving forward with the thousands of layoffs it initiated after the government shutdown began Oct...

NC Newsline @ncnewsline.com · 12h

In a clear rebuke of recent federal health policy, 15 Democratic governors announced today they’ve formed a public health alliance that breaks with guidance from the Trump administration and U.S. Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. ncnewsline.com/2025/10/15/r...

Democratic governors launch multistate public health alliance to counter Trump, RFK Jr. • NC Newsline

In a clear rebuke of recent federal health policy, NC Gov. Josh Stein joined 14 other Democratic governors to form a public health alliance that breaks with guidance from the Trump administration and ...

NC Newsline @ncnewsline.com · 12h

Democratic governors - including NC Gov. Josh Stein - have launched a multistate public health alliance to counter Trump, RFK Jr. ncnewsline.com/2025/10/15/r... #ncpol @stateline.org

Democratic governors launch multistate public health alliance to counter Trump, RFK Jr. • NC Newsline

In a clear rebuke of recent federal health policy, NC Gov. Josh Stein joined 14 other Democratic governors to form a public health alliance that breaks with guidance from the Trump administration and ...

NC Newsline @ncnewsline.com · 13h

Community health centers provide care to all patients, regardless of their ability to pay. But the federal government shutdown, freezes to federal grants, looming cuts to Medicaid and new Trump administration policies barring some immigrants from receiving care have put them under financial stress.

The nation's community health centers face money troubles • NC Newsline

Community health centers provide care to all patients, regardless of their ability to pay. But the federal government shutdown, freezes to federal grants, looming cuts to Medicaid and new Trump admini...

NC Newsline @ncnewsline.com · 17h

Update: A website created Tuesday ties Senate Leader Phil Berger’s son Kevin Berger to a candidacy for Congress — but he says he won’t be running. Republican legislative leaders announced Monday that they plan to redraw the state’s congressional voting districts. #ncpol

Congressional candidate website naming Kevin Berger draws eyes • NC Newsline

A site naming the son of the North Carolina Senate leader drew eyes Tuesday, but Kevin Berger said he 'will not be running for Congress.'

NC Newsline @ncnewsline.com · 18h

The U.S. Senate returned to Capitol Hill on Tuesday following a four-day weekend, but neither Republicans nor Democrats appeared ready to work toward ending the government shutdown following another failed vote to advance a short-term funding bill. ncnewsline.com/2025/10/15/r... #ncpol

Trump targets ‘Democratic programs’ as shutdown standoff heads for third week • NC Newsline

“We are closing up programs that are Democratic programs that we wanted to close up or that we never wanted to happen," said President Donald Trump

NC Newsline @ncnewsline.com · 19h

North Carolina Republican lawmakers on Tuesday criticized state health officials for moving ahead with Medicaid provider rate cuts lawmakers say were unnecessary. Gov. Josh Stein has blamed Republican legislators for not allocating enough money to maintain Medicaid rates. #ncpol

NC Republican lawmakers criticize state health officials for cutting Medicaid provider rates • NC Newsline

Republican lawmakers criticize state health officials for cutting Medicaid provider rates, calling the reductions unnecessary.

NC Newsline @ncnewsline.com · 1d

US Sen. Whitehouse links rising insurance costs to climate change at Raleigh roundtable ncnewsline.com/2025/10/14/u... @christinezhu.bsky.social #ncpol

US Sen. Whitehouse links rising insurance costs to climate change at Raleigh roundtable • NC Newsline

The Rhode Island Democrat says his home state and North Carolina share similar risks from climate change.

NC Newsline @ncnewsline.com · 1d

Kevin Berger for Congress? Website naming Senate leader’s son draws eyes ahead of redistricting ncnewsline.com/2025/10/14/k... @galenb.bsky.social #ncpol #nc

Congressional candidate website naming Kevin Berger draws eyes • NC Newsline

A site naming the son of the North Carolina Senate leader drew eyes Tuesday, but Kevin Berger was mum on whether he'd run for Congress.

NC Newsline @ncnewsline.com · 1d

Civil rights groups head to trial to challenge SB 747’s ‘undeliverable mail provision’ ncnewsline.com/2025/10/14/c... #ncpol #nc

Civil rights groups head to trial to challenge SB 747’s ‘undeliverable mail provision’ • NC Newsline

The battle over an omnibus North Carolina elections law passed in 2023 returns to federal court next week. Civil rights groups say it impedes the rights of young people to register to vote and have th...

NC Newsline @ncnewsline.com · 1d

According to the data, North Carolina lost out on 97 canceled shipments of requested food aid. ncnewsline.com/2025/10/14/t... Story by @propublica.org #ncpol

Trump Canceled 94 Million Pounds of Food Aid. Here’s What Never Arrived. • NC Newsline

ProPublica obtained records from the Department of Agriculture that detail the millions of pounds of food, down to the number of eggs, that never reached food banks because of the administration’s cut...

NC Newsline @ncnewsline.com · 1d

ICYMI: Republican lawmakers in North Carolina plan to pass a new congressional map next week to help the GOP maintain its control over Congress in the 2026 midterm elections. ncnewsline.com/2025/10/13/n... #ncpol

North Carolina Republicans plan to redraw state’s congressional districts • NC Newsline

Republican lawmakers in North Carolina plan to pass a new congressional map next week to help maintain a GOP majority in Congress in 2026.

NC Newsline @ncnewsline.com · 2d

North Carolina state and local leaders gathered Monday at Oak Grove Elementary School in Raleigh to call on the General Assembly to fund the state’s Farm to School program, warning that federal cuts could threaten student nutrition and local farmers. ncnewsline.com/2025/10/13/f... #nc #ncpol

Federal cuts threaten NC school lunches, local farmers, advocates say • NC Newsline

Advocates are urging NC lawmakers to cover federal funding cuts that could threaten student nutrition and local farmers.

NC Newsline @ncnewsline.com · 2d

North Carolina Gov. Josh Stein announced Monday that the state’s medical debt relief initiative has eliminated roughly $6.5 billion in medical debt for 2.5 million North Carolinians. ncnewsline.com/2025/10/13/n... Story by @kingdollar.bsky.social #nc #ncpol #debt

NC’s medical debt relief program has wiped out $6.5B owed, exceeding expectations • NC Newsline

North Carolina Gov. Josh Stein announced Monday that the state’s medical debt relief initiative has eliminated $6.5 billion in medical debt.

NC Newsline @ncnewsline.com · 2d

Stein urges end to federal shutdown to speed up Helene recovery ncnewsline.com/2025/10/13/s... By @christinezhu.bsky.social #ncpol #wnc

Stein urges end to federal shutdown to speed up Helene recovery • NC Newsline

More than a year after Hurricane Helene wreaked havoc on western North Carolina, Stein said there’s still plenty to be done, and more funding needed to make it happen.

NC Newsline @ncnewsline.com · 2d

The redistricting fight has come to North Carolina after new Republican-leaning maps in Texas and Missouri and a Democratic-led referendum push in California. ncnewsline.com/2025/10/13/n... @kingdollar.bsky.social #ncpol #nc

North Carolina Republicans plan to redraw state’s congressional districts • NC Newsline

Republican lawmakers in North Carolina plan to pass a new congressional map next week to help maintain a GOP majority in Congress in 2026.

NC Newsline @ncnewsline.com · 2d

ICYMI: Common Cause of North Carolina’s Bob Phillips on the threat of mid-decade redistricting ncnewsline.com/2025/10/13/c... (podcast) #ncpol

Common Cause of North Carolina's Bob Phillips on the threat of mid-decade redistricting • NC Newsline

The gerrymandering virus is continuing its toxic spread throughout American politics, and we’ll learn how, why and what’s likely to be next in a special two-part conversation with Common Cause of Nort...

NC Newsline @ncnewsline.com · 2d

A Short-Lived Win in a Never-Ending Fight Over Forever Chemicals ncnewsline.com/2025/10/13/a... #ncpol #PFAS @lisasorg.bsky.social @insideclimatenews.org

A Short-Lived Win in a Never-Ending Fight Over Forever Chemicals • NC Newsline

For seven years N.C. activists overcame political and scientific hurdles to convince the EPA to enact PFAS regulations in drinking water. Now they’re confronting a Trump administration intent on quash...

NC Newsline @ncnewsline.com · 2d

Many states already struggled to balance their own budgets this year. And some fear going without federal reimbursement for shutdown costs could force states to make painful cuts to their own budget priorities. ncnewsline.com/2025/10/13/r... #ncpol #NC @stateline.org

‘This shutdown feels different.’ States might not get repaid when government reopens. • NC Newsline

States are continuing to operate federally funded programs during the shutdown. But they say they can only front those costs for so long — and some are worried about getting repaid.

NC Newsline @ncnewsline.com · 2d

Hi, I’m glad to be here. I’m glad you are, too. Let’s talk politics. ncnewsline.com/2025/10/13/h... (commentary) #ncpol #nc

Hi, I'm glad to be here. I'm glad you are, too. Let's talk politics. • NC Newsline

After two weeks on the job as NC Newsline’s new editor, I thought it was about time I told you a bit about myself and what you can expect from me in this role.

NC Newsline @ncnewsline.com · 4d

President Donald Trump threatened to add a 100% tariff rate on Chinese goods Friday, saying in a social media post he was responding to export controls from the world’s second-largest economy. ncnewsline.com/2025/10/11/r... #ncpol

Trump pledges additional 100% tariffs on China by Nov. 1 • NC Newsline

President Donald Trump threatened to add a 100% tariff on Chinese goods, saying he's responding to export controls from the world’s second-largest economy.

NC Newsline @ncnewsline.com · 5d

Judge issues $1M bond for NC Rep. Brockman in first court appearance ncnewsline.com/2025/10/10/j... By @christinezhu.bsky.social #ncpol #nc

Judge issues $1M bond for NC Rep. Brockman in first court appearance • NC Newsline

Brockman was arrested Wednesday and charged with two counts of indecent liberties with a child and two counts of statutory rape of a 15-year-old victim.

NC Newsline @ncnewsline.com · 5d

The Trump administration announced Friday it had begun mass layoffs of federal employees, a step not taken during previous government shutdowns and one that could significantly reshape the size and scope of the government. By @jennifershutt.bsky.social #ncpol #nc

‘Substantial’ layoffs of federal workers launched by Trump administration amid shutdown • NC Newsline

The Trump administration announced Friday it had begun mass layoffs of federal employees, a step that could significantly reshape the government.

NC Newsline @ncnewsline.com · 5d

President Trump’s novel use of National Guard troops for law enforcement purposes has reopened a debate over states’ authority to control police powers, as dueling briefs from current and former state leaders filed in Illinois’ lawsuit against the president show. ncnewsline.com/2025/10/10/r... #nc

Former governors, state AGs weigh in on Trump’s deployment of National Guard troops • NC Newsline

In a case in which Oregon is challenging Trump’s order to deploy troops to Portland, Democratic governors or attorneys general in 23 states and the District of Columbia argued in support of the state’...

NC Newsline @ncnewsline.com · 5d

The storm destroyed thousands of homes and tore up roads and railroad tracks alike. Recovery leaders in the region see a chance to rebuild to better suit its needs. ncnewsline.com/2025/10/10/a... @galenb.bsky.social #ncpol #WNC

Western NC leaders dream big on housing and transit post-Helene • NC Newsline

During a one-year anniversary summit, regional leaders made it clear they don’t want to merely return to the status quo after the storm.