A survey of school districts that charge for meals found 97% were facing an increase in unpaid meal debt because of the loss of the federal pandemic waiver allowing students to get free meals.
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‘23 is going to be a great year for UNC
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BREAKING: In a rare bipartisan win, the Senate just voted to include the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act in the omnibus spending package. The amendment passed 73 to 24.
This has been a years-long fight to guarantee basic accommodations for pregnant workers. It's a very big deal.
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Today is really difficult and weird.
Just a reminder to my fellow queer folk in North Carolina, especially in the most rural parts of our state: you are so loved.
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If you are at a North Carolina precinct polling place in the county you are registered in and find out it is the WRONG polling place for you, but you can’t get to the correct precinct to be in line by 7:30pm, you can stay where you are and ask for a provisional ballot. #ncpol
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IMPORTANT PSA: Voting has been extended at 3 precincts in NC today due to delayed building access. Please RT to share so that NC knows they have a little more time to vote in these 3 precincts!! #ncpol
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I voted early but you still time to cast your ballot TODAY, polls close at 7:30 p.m. You can vote as long as you are in line by then 💕💚 #SoarToThePolls #MARVotes #MARConnects #AKA1908 #ncpol #Vote
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TONIGHT we're helping you #SoarToThePolls by making sure you're informed. Join us for a virtual information session on the State of Black Women's Economic and Maternal Health. #AKA1908 #MARConnects #MARVotes
Register at:
us02web.zoom.us/meeting/regist
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Happening TONIGHT AT 7: Our Week of Action continues in North Carolina with our webinar on "Voting Rights and Your Ballot." Learn all you need to know to #SoarToThePolls. #AKA1908 #MARConnects #MARVotes
Register at: us02web.zoom.us/meeting/regist
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Join the NC Mid-Atlantic Regional Connection & Social Action Committee for the virtual information session, "The State of Black Women’s Economic & Maternal Health," this Thurs at 7 PM. 's Nicole Dozier will be a guest panelist!
Register at bit.ly/3DOo1UO
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Make your plans to #SoarToThePolls! Early voting in North Carolina ends in just a few days—on Saturday, November 5, 2022. Create a plan today to make sure your voice is heard! #AKA1908 #MARConnects #MARVotes
Find your early voting site here: vt.ncsbe.gov/ossite/
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Looking forward to being on w/ and . Always a spirited discussion on the NCSen race.
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On #LaborDay2022 we're sending a big 💜THANK YOU🧡 to the #childcare workers and #earlychildhood teachers who are educating our youngest learners.
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This Labor Day, a reminder that federal law allows for employers to pay people with disabilities below minimum wage.
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Every worker in America has benefited from the labor movement. This Labor Day, we thank the unions and organizers who fought for fair wages, workers’ rights, and safer working conditions for all.
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Labor Day is about celebrating the working class men and women whose grit and resilience built our country and made our economic progress possible. They’ve raised their voices, advocated for better working conditions, and kept our country going.
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Hundreds of book-bags filled with supplies handed off to kids at Helping Hand Mission today, prayers up for a great start to the school year for our kids everywhere.
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BREAKING: A federal judge lifted an injunction blocking NC’s ban on abortion after the 20th week of pregnancy, allowing the ban to go into effect immediately.
People will now be forced to travel out of state for care or be forced to carry a pregnancy against their will.
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BREAKING: Vice Pres. Kamala Harris announces passage of the Inflation Reduction Act following a marathon Senate voting session. abcn.ws/3vMp3wg
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Eliminating the tampon tax in North Carolina is a simple step we could take to lessen the financial burden for folks who need these essential — not luxury — items. #ncpol
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Warriors coach Steve Kerr spoke about the mass shooting at a school in Uvalde, Texas.
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This could be big:
NC Sheriffs Association no longer wants to transport people suffering mental crises.
Police involvement often adds to the trauma of being committed. Advocates hope lawmakers shift the responsibility to health experts. #ncpol
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What a devastating and unspeakable tragedy at a Texas Elementary School where at least 14 students were killed by a shooter. Our hearts are heavy for their loved ones and the community.
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It’s a great day to vote at Chavis park with !
At NC early voting, you can register & vote on the same day. Early voting for NC primary elections ends May 24.
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Enjoyed a great night out with Caroline to support the .l!
Was very glad to see Yevonne Brannon, , President of and Tamika Walker Kelly President of along with so many other important advocates for public education in NC.
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I was so moved to see Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson confirmed this afternoon. Like so many of you, I can’t help but feel a sense of pride—a sense of joy—to know that this deserving, accomplished Black woman will be a part of the highest court in the land.
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U.S. Senate confirms Ketanji Brown Jackson, ‘America at its best,’ to Supreme Court shar.es/aWPNv8 via #scotus #KetanjiBrownJackson #KBJconfirmation #ncpol #ncga #HERstory
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CHAPEL THRILL 📍
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It's vs. in the Final Four.
North Carolina is ᴏꜰꜰɪᴄɪᴀʟʟʏ the center of the college basketball universe.
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Today, lynching is finally… finally… a hate crime.
Antilynching legislation was first introduced over a century ago. It failed to pass over 200 times.
Thank you for making this long overdue correction to the Hate Crimes Act. #EmmettTillAntiLynchingAct
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Last week was a great week in Winston Salem celebrating our 50th Annual Conference. A big thanks again to and for serving as our keynote speakers.
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The NCHSA e-newsletter is now available and includes an editorial by Senator Michael Lee (New Hanover) and SAS CEO Jim Goodnight and the importance of NC Pre-K. We also include photos from our conference last week. Read:nchsa.memberclicks.net/assets/Newslet
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Great week in Winston-Salem. Thank you! for being our keynote speakers. Inspiring messages-importance of early education for children beginning at birth. We must do better for our children in order to prepare them for kindergarten.
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There is no regular season in a rivalry.
Downtown Chapel Hill.
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