In recognition of Sunshine Week, the annual celebration of access to public information, our Kirk Ross examines how the people’s work too often happens behind closed doors in Raleigh.
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Independence Day on the NC Coast
A July Fourth fireworks display lights up the boardwalk at Carolina Beach, one of many North Carolina beach communities that celebrated the holiday with fireworks over the water. Photo: Kirk Ross
The Black Boxes Around Environmental Bills
As Sunshine Week draws to a close, CRO’s legislative reporter Kirk Ross shares his experience in covering the oft-cloaked legislative process in the N.C. General Assembly.
Cooper signs state budget, other bills
Gov. Roy Cooper signed Thursday the $53 billion spending plan, the first biennial state budget since 2017.
Cooper signs bill with carbon-reduction goals
Gov. Roy Cooper has signed a bipartisan energy bill that directs the state Utilities Commission to work toward significant carbon-reduction goals for public energy producers.
Climate outlook grim but NC is inching toward resilience
The report released Monday by the United Nations’ Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change paints a dire picture, but North Carolina is bucking its reputation for climate change denialism and slowly moving toward.
Senate, House settle on spending caps, details to follow
House and Senate negotiators last week settled on increased budget ceilings for the next two years, but exact numbers by department have yet to be spelled out.
GOP likely to block Delli-Gatti’s confirmation as DEQ chief
Senate Republicans said Wednesday they won’t confirm Dionne Delli-Gatti as the first woman to lead the state Department of Environmental Quality, a move Democrats say has nothing to do with qualifications.
Senate Confirms Regan for Top EPA Post
The U.S. Senate in a bipartisan vote Wednesday confirmed Michael Regan as administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency.
EPA Nominee Regan Set for Senate Hearing
Michael Regan, Biden’s nominee to lead the EPA, can likely expect questions on some of the same issues during his confirmation Wednesday as when he was confirmed NCDEQ secretary.
Former Senate Leader Marc Basnight Dies
State, county and many other leaders who worked with former Senate leader Marc Basnight recognized the Manteo native, who died Monday at age 73, for his work.
DEQ Secretary Michael Regan to Head EPA
President-elect Joe Biden has selected North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality Secretary Michael Regan to lead the Environmental Protection Agency.
